Infusion d'Iris Cèdre

Everything about this one is better than the original..except the smell itself. The longevity, projection and availability, its all better in Iris cedre. But to me, nothing beats the original edp; theres a spicy note and complexity thats missing here. Iris cedre is clean, in a powder way rather than a soapy way. It starts with a sharp citrus and Iris, followed by a slightly metallic note that lingers for quite a while but i found that after a few hours the drydown is basically identical to the original, a powdery incense finish. It holds to my skin a thousand times better than the origional and it is rather masculine in comparison, but it is weirdly feminine at the same time. Ther iris infusion line is my favourite of all fragrances; Prada uses ingredients of the highest quality, usually as much as i love them, anything TOO powdery can give me a bit of a headache but Infusion d' iris and all her relatives are extremely easy to wear. This fragrance seems to make me imagine being in a beautiful old house in the country, going outside on a crisp chilly morning and smelling the frosty dew on the grass. Its a cold scent..and serious, almost too serious. But it has a certain uniqueness to it that i just cant help but fall in love with. Ive never smelled infusion d'homme so i cant make a comparison, but if you like the original Iris infusion, then this is a good substitute. Its not as floral, but retains almost all of the original notes. Update: This is the third time, i think, of wearing this. Ive come to the conclusion that its the most razor sharp version of the iris line that there is. While the origional has a little bit more softness to it; Iris cedre is very cold and stilted. I dont really know if it opens up more in summer,its cold here atm and seems to sit on my skin without really fully opening up,i feel like it has more potential in warmth, with the benzoin and incense. I am happy with this, but it has a strange..sadness to it, i know that probably sounds strange lol but it has a very stepford wife feel to it; she's the one with the house that's too clean and a little unwelcoming. The beauty of this scent is it has good projection and lasting power, but is still completely innofensive to those around the wearer.

I added Prada Infusion d'Iris Cedre to my collection after falling in love with a couple of other fragrances from this line. d'Iris and d'Amande have been staples for me when I want to wear something noticeable yet unobtrusive. Infusion d'Iris Cedre, however, offers a unique twist with a more masculine-leaning scent profile. What struck me first about this fragrance is its linear journey from opening to drydown. It maintains a consistent character throughout, starting with a crisp and clean aura that carries a subtle hint of soapiness. The iris note is dry, powdery, and delightfully fluffy, while the cedar adds a refreshing, green, and crisp woodiness. I also sense a touch of neroli that contributes to its sharp soapiness, although the benzoin and incense notes seem almost indistinguishable. While all the fragrances I've tried from this line are generally unisex with a slight feminine leaning, Infusion d'Iris Cedre breaks that mold slightly by leaning more towards the masculine side. I find it to be a suitable work-safe scent—nothing too complex or intriguing, but undeniably classy and attractive. Its fresh and clean characteristics make it inoffensive and easy to appreciate. One concern I've come across in reviews of this line is its performance, but I must say I've had a positive experience. The projection is light and soft, making it noticeable without overwhelming those around you. What truly impressed me is the longevity; I've received compliments on this fragrance after wearing it for over 10 hours, and I can still detect its presence lightly on myself more than 12 hours after application. To achieve this impressive longevity, I apply a slightly heavier dose—around 7-10 sprays. If you already own Infusion d'Iris or d'Amande this is probably a redundant fragrance unless you want something just a little more masculine. I find the differences among them subtle enough that I use them interchangeably. Lastly, the packaging and presentation of this fragrance line are worth mentioning. The bottles exude simple elegance, with a high-quality look and feel. The generous atomizer adds to the overall experience, making the application process enjoyable.

As a fan of Infusion d'Homme (which is getting discontinued), I was naturally eager to try the new Infusion line from Prada, especially the Iris Cèdre which seemed to be a natural addition to my collection. So I got my hands on a 100ml bottle since it's been made available recently in my country. Infusion d'Iris Cèdre is a wonderful powdery-soapy fragrance (Prada has quite a lot of experience in this kind of scent), that is very reminiscent of the original Infusion d'Iris. It is delicate and clean, with the roundness of Iris absolute playing the main role, the slight bitterness induced by the neroli and mandarin note and a touch of depth invoked by woody notes, incense, benzoin. Overall I'd qualify the whole scent as a woodier, slightly bolder Infusion d'Iris, and as a less powdery and more refined Infusion d'Homme. It is very subtle and clean, with a very airy feel to it, but without feeling too light either. The scent itself is very understated and luxurious, complex and multifaceted, and as always it retains the unisex characteristics of the previous Infusions. I just "love the smell". Longevity is fair, I can get around 6 hours out of this but projection is very, very soft indeed. Lively enough for hot weather but almost dead if used in cold weather. I was expecting a slightly better performance from an eau de parfum (and it is labelled as an EdP), but still pretty much ok. In comparison, Infusion d'Homme was an EdT with better sillage and longevity. Overall Iris Cèdre is a winner for me, a beautiful clean and alluring fragrance with a hell lot of personality. It is closer to Infusion d'Iris than Infusion d'Homme, and slightly more feminine than the latter while still being unisex enough for any man to wear. It is a good cross between both two fragrances in my opinion. And also, I absolutely love the bottle. It has an updated Prada logo (bigger letters and patterns) and a wonderful blue shade at the bottom of it. Looking forward to try the other variants of this new series, it's going to be exciting! That said, I'm going to miss Infusion d'Homme, that stuff was really unique, although I find Iris Cèdre much better purely scent wise.

Brought, I just notice that Prada fragrances are now transferred to L'oreal and they are now made in France. Instead of Spain by PUIG. I might be personal bias but I think the one made in France is significantly stronger than Spain one. This is now renamed to Infusion d' Cedre (However my local label still registers this under Iris Cedre). And the price hike is very abusive, it's now USD 220 in my country (full retail price). Regards the scent, this is the most Soapiess fragrance I ever wear. Smell like White soap to the max, almost like a soap factory. I repeat my keyword, Hyper-Clean, Engicmatic, Futuristic. I absolute adore this fragrance and this is a feel bottle that I didn't mind grabbing at full price. (of course, with a few additional discount codes) If you need just a soapy fragrance go for just Infusion d'Iris. If you need a soap factory to go for Iris Cedre. Longevity: 10+ hours. Projection: Moderate in 3 hours then closer but hardly skin scent. skin scent at around 7 hours mark. Soappiness to the maximum. 10/10 ===== Edit 1 : April 5, 2023 Final score for collection (I won’t pick up another from this line) Infusion de Cedre : 10/10 Infusion de Vanille : 9.5/10 Infusion de Iris : 9/10 Infusion de Mimosa : 9/10 Infusion de Orange Blossom : 8/10 Infusion de Rose : 7/10 ===== Edit 2 : October 4, 2023 Infusion de Homme (old edt) batch comparision.. Yes, people. I already get one. After long hunt... And please believe me, this smell so close to this masterpiece, infusion de iris cedre/cedre. If you really pin point, Homme is slightly sweeter (tonka like sweetness but mild, maybe one of amber) and tiny little bit spicer but when pass 30 mins mark I barely notice anything difference. It almost entirely same scent. I will hold my new bottle of Homme for a while, but I might eventaully pass this to declutter as well. 🙂

From the beginning of my Infusion d'Iris, version 2015, I was missing that balmy, woody, smoky iris the original has, so I promised myself Iris Cèdre would be my next one. Honestly, I was not even sure there would be the next one, these Infusions are not statement pieces nor do they stand out by their originality. But they are extremely well done, delightfully wearable and almost automatic reach as they are always appropriate and so damn polite. Fabulous summer treats. As they behave as eau de colognes, I treat them as such, buy the biggest bottles I can find and oversprey frequently. Since I had mild anxiety due to almost empty bottle, I admitted defeat and promptly got Iris Cèdre. It was everything I wished for. All that original balmy smoky powdery drydown...it arrives faster and stays longer. Now, I kind of miss the opening of my previous one. I just might get it again and wear them together and have everything I want. They are worth it. Despite my original resistance, over time, I became a fan. And who doesn't want to smell clean, effortlessly elegant and yet intriguing. I would also put most of the Prada's Infusion up there with Colognes from Hermes and that is the highest praise. I firmly believe that the simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. But so difficult to get it right. Also, there is no amber whatsoever.