Intense Iris

I used to think I disliked Iris in fragrance. Days gone by I believed that it was a masculine note and not for woman, but recently I am having a love affair with Iris. Right in time for spring, I started to pull out my leftover Iris’ that I hadn’t decluttered and wondered why I never liked Iris? I did manage to save a few and purchase new items in a Iris haul that I am doing at the moment ok now.... This is stunning, so different than most of the Montale fragrances, no Oud in this at all. This is very fresh and clean almost a touch sour but not in a bad way. I smell every note in this iris come to the front right away, then it turns woody and you can get the sandalwood. If this had a color it would be purple deep purple! This fragrance is not powdery at all but it does take on a cosmetic vibe. Once it drydown it becomes a beautiful floral. Very unisex and I can tell this is long lasting. Sillage is beautiful and you will be notice. Iris is a mature scent not an old lady scent. I am glad this is in my collection. Highly recommended 10/10

This is a very simple and pretty iris fragrance. I have to say I am surprised it is supposed to be extrait strength! I can see why there are comments about the similarity with Prada Infusion d'Iris but this is softer and sweeter. PII is my "I mean business" fragrance. Its perfect for work. This on the other hand is so feminine and cooling. Perfect to wear on a warmish spring day. There is a creamy freshness care of the musk and sandalwood no doubt. There is lots of iris on the opening but it fades back considerably in the first half hour. What is left is an almost ozonic iris fragrance that takes me back to the 90s. I almost detect the smell of cucumber! Poor sillage but hangs around for a good few hours. Not fb worthy for me. I will stick with my Prada.

A gorgeous waxy, lipsticky, musky, soft iris. It's cool, but cozy. Casual, but elegant. I hear the longetivity concerns for sure. Even on the blotter, I had to re-spray 20 mins later. I still need to try many of the Iris scents this one gets compared to so I will say that there are many differences, it does remind me of a less sweet/fruity version of Kierin Nitro Noir (for it's soft waxiness) mixed with the sort of leathery cool notes I get from Bottega Veneta. This totally smells like my grandmother's old lipstick. With all this said, even though it's soft, I *could* see how if you overspray this one, it could get cloying. Still love it though.

Iris and everything in the iris family of notes is probably my top favorite note of all notes and this one is perfectly done. I personally love that make up powdery scent and this is what it gives however it is light and clean and more on the fresh side, very unique and i honestly think this is going to be in my top 5 perfumes of all time and I jist got it today. I am not familiar with montale but I have read they are all beast mode, but this one is very delicate and pretty and yet modern...if you like merit or lipstick fever and those type of fragrances then u are safe to blind buy this one

This was gorgeous iris bliss, refreshing light clean soapy powdery..& divine. I immediately got taken back to when I had Prada's Infusion home not 100% like it but similar DNA is there. Really on the fence if I want to add this to my collection or not I layered it with Dames New Musk & it was heaven.. think I'll do one more test, agree with all other comments for an extrait don't feel it lasted too long.. on clothes though it spoke different. If you can get past that the scent is magic & layered with something else I'm sure would amp it up a bit.