Orris Tattoo 29

This is so pretty, I knew I would love this. I was on the hunt for a clean, cool and airy iris, orris scent and did a lot of research and landed on this, I am so happy I chose this. This type of fragrance would be perfect for a signiture scent, if youre looking for something light and fresh, good for any season or any occassion and be confident it would never be too much for those around you. I know this is an orris fragrance and it is definately orrisy but I interestingley smell a lot of violet, even though violet isnt listed as a note. On me I can smell it but it is more of an intimate scent and not in your face, dont let that give you the impression it wouldnt last, because it performs really well and lasts all day. I have a feeling this is a scent you won't smell strongly but others will be able to smell it on you. I think this fragrance would be perfect layered with Molecule 01, cant wait to try that out combo.

I have always had a great love of orris root. It is much more multidimensional than the iris note, which can sometimes become a bit flat and powdery. However, orris is so wonderfully complex that it can easily stand alone as a subterranean soliflore. This is by far the best and purest orris perfume I have found. Every facet of the note is explored: first, green earth, (something of the ripe freshness of cold red clay), powder, starch, carrot, then later, tight leather, butter, musk, dusty petals on skin. A true shape-shifter. The overall effect is unique, sophisticated, rich, and determined. This is not a "fun" perfume, but one of drive, contemplation, and quiet ease. Utterly androgynous and ageless, but requires a certain ambiance and attitude of mind. All-season, and suitable for day or night. Just marvelous.

To my nose: It really is what it's called. Absolutely dominating buttery orris on top of a musky powdery vanilla combo that sits tight on the skin forever, like a tattoo. A nice cedar opens it up and it has a non intrusive powder and cold violet all the way through. Classy, pleasant, very clear and bright full of character but restrained in its simplicity. Minimalist, relaxing but meticulous day wear. Should be perfect for office. Leans more feminine. Mood: calmly optimistic, driven, focused. Edit - Yes! as mentioned below, it's got something quite fig-like. The dry qualities of fig, not the fruitiness and very little of the earthiness.

The orris is so buttery smooth, rich, and cool feeling in Orris Tattoo. I might be in the minority here, but there’s nothing carroty or earthy about this to me- it’s more of a high end cosmetics- type orris. I’m also getting lots of sweet violet and... almond? Call me crazy, but I smell almond or heliotrope in there. It’s a beautifully creamy, powdery, lightly sweet skin scent. Like applying a luxurious body butter over cleanly shaven skin, and putting on a fluffy, downy bath robe that faintly smells of violets. It “feels” like grayish purple satin to me. I really, really love this.

I really enjoy Orris Tattoo— it is creamy, cold, and chic in a very similar way that Parisian Musc is (to my nose). It also shares a similar figgy, lightly green quality to it that is reminiscent of Parisian Musc for me. I was personally surprised to find these two perfumes having such a similar vibe given the exceptionally short note list for both. I agree with rylai that it doesn’t quite live up to its name “Orris Tattoo” but I enjoy it (and got a bottle) nonetheless. I also agree that there’s some shared DNA with other Parle Moi creations too—namely Milky Musk.