Balle Rouge

The iris is strong in this one. I've only tested this so this is just my first impression, but I'm immediately reminded of the waxy, makeup-like iris from Dior Homme Parfum. It's got that extra musky earthiness that separates DHP from DHI. The pink pepper right up front keeps it bright and fresh, and the citrus notes will help project the scent cloud early on. As it dries down the vanilla and tonka really take over and provide a creamy, buttery sweetness that softens that earthy iris into a powdery one. At this point it lays a little closer to the skin. I'll have to report back on the performance after a few full wearings. To me, this is very much a unisex fragrance. Don't let the packaging or gender voting deter you. I think it only has more feminine votes because of the marketing. A confident, well dressed man, can easily rock this. If you like iris fragrances like Valentino Uomo Intense or the Dior Homme line, you should definitely check this one out.

I don’t know what in the Harry Potter they did here but it’s absolutely phenomenal. It’s zesty, it’s feisty, it’s fiery, it exudes confidence. This is by nooo means a cold, earthy, rooty dry iris frag - it’s warm, waxy, a touch spicy/tingly creamy pillow-like semi-sweet vanillic lipstick iris. Oufff this is such a tease- it’s not loud but it definitely knows how to flirt with one senses 😜. It’s giving me naughty and mysterious vibes....if a smooth operator was a fragrance this would be it😏. Only a few of my fragrances can actually make me into my alter ego and this is one of them. Shout out to Joani_Cheddar review; it’s sassy and classy! Boyyy this is deadlyyy. Absolutely most definitely backup bottle and blind buy approved!

Abso-freakin-lutely AMAZING! I've been looking for my holy grail lipstick/makeup fragrance, I thought I had found it in Chanel's Misia but I am anosmic to that one (I am selling my bottle by the way, message me!). This one is stronger, sweeter, lipsticky/waxy iris. Dream come true for me. I only have a 10ml for now, purchased from Scents Angel (authentic and insanely good prices). Likely will get a full bottle soon. Edit: Instead of getting the full bottle, I purchased another 10ml instead. Should last me a lifetime lol. This is a potent extrait. Choked myself out with 5 sprays today!

Pleasantly surprised. Never was a fan of some lipsticks Iris I’ve smelled until I came across this one. 2ml sample from Scent Split....strong performer for those first 5 minutes then it starts to settle perfectly. Rather beast mode with great longevity. Didn’t know much about this line until Gabby Loves Perfumes reviewed it. If you want to add a beautiful vintage, classy Iris...this is it. Totally unisex!

My favorite from the line. I was afraid this was going to be too feminine leaning but to my surprise, this is perfectly unisex. Spicy lipsticky iris, reminds me exactly of big red gum. Last 10+ hrs and projects heavily. If you love iris, cinnamon (not listed but the black pepper mixed with tonka and amber give it that vibe), and want a long lasting quality fragrance, then look no further. 9.2/10