Iris Noir

I don't feel this fragrance as particularly "Noir". I am puzzled that some of the reviewers associate it to gothic, dark, scary things. Seems as many humans are very suggestable to perfume names and the color of the liquid itself... I find it a very soft, polite and somehow not-so-grown-up Iris scent (compared to Chanel no 19, Equistrius, Bois d'Iris from TDC or even Inf. D'Iris Prada) For me, it is comfort and "politically correct" scent, for the days I don't feel able to wear any of the bold, statement-making perfumes I own, or when I can't decide between chypres-florals-gourmands-woodsy-powdery-ambery-musky. When I meet at the office or in town people whose tastes I don't know and It is risky to schock them. Good in not-so-cold fall days. It is the "rescue exit" when I am undecided and in a hurry, together with Calvin Klein's Truth, Gucci Flora, as a few of the Aqua allegorias' are in the Summer, Max Mara EDP for cooler days and Bois Vanille from Lutens in the winter. Nice, cozy, harmless.

Iris Noir opens beautifully with a luminous soft, peppery, violet aura--a little metallic and bitter courtesy of coriander, which I think adds some really wonderful interest to an already intriguing floral note in the world of perfume. As Iris Noir develops, a translucent sweetness rises to the surface, like a slightly tart blackberry scent as lafefe notes below. I dare say that I also detect a nuance of rose. Tonka is fairly subtle and adds a little hay-like earthiness, complimenting the perfectly pitched patchouli which gives the base a little woody texture. Styrax (benzoin) adds to the warm, but glassy sweetness in the base with its vanilla-like character. Overall, a unique, crytalline presentation of enigmatic iris. I think the transparency of this perfume makes it suitable in all weather, although for the warmer months, perhaps just in the evening; in the crisp, winter months, I think it will truly shimmer with brilliance.

The first time almost a year ago, when I tested this one on my wrist I just detested it. But after reading reviews here I decided to give it another try...so I ordered a miniature of Iris Noir...I gave it some time,when the scent developed on my skin, after the drydown I kind of liked it, so I am now sampling this for the third day and I must say that I really like it. It reminds me of a vintage fragrance. I find it a quite mature scent, its dark but velvety more for cold days.But still in this range I like Voile Ambre, Tendre Jasmin and Rose Absolue the most. It indeed reminded me a bit of Ck Euphoria. The patchouli and tonka bean combination is very nice...I realised that I like most scents which have tonka bean in the base. This smell is worth a try, just give it some time...it smell definately expensive! Thanks to Fragrantica and its members I learned to judge fragrances in a better way. A big Thank You!!!

This is a very light iris fragrance - not really sure why it's got Noir in the title. It is an easy iris for those who can't wear the strong, powerful iris perfumes e.g. Iris Silver Mist and the ilk (and obviously not in the same league as these). It is not however as sweet as Silver Iris from Atelier. Iris Noir does contain the sweet, lighter version of patchouli in here as well and with the tonka bean creates a sort of syrupy fragrance but in quite a transparent manner. I think it's an OK everyday perfume, one of those scents to wear when you're not sure what to put on. Would recommend this as an office scent as well. The good thing about Yves Rocher - let's face it, is the perfumes are pretty cheap and I actually got this one for free from them. They are pretty good with their freebies and discounts. The best one I've tried from their range though is Voile d'Ambre. That is a great, cuddly, warm amber.

I wrote here earlier, after 8th jour, this was my fav perfume for many years, and, of cause it had to be discontinued as well, it always happens to my beloved perfumes, I was thinking this beauty was going to stay here as for ever, I don't really know if I'm luckier than my twin sister, she says; when I want to buy another product, it's not that the shop isn't there any longer - the whole house is gone.... So, I went searching high and low for a replacement for my "baby", I bought many "look-alike" perfumes, and in the bin they went, but, than I came across Blanc of Courreges, and, there it was!!!! I have been pushing all the buttons to you "this perfume reminds me of...", still it's a "no"???, and also I would say that Autour de Minuit (got it) is a good plaster for Iris Noir. Or/and, proably I should try to mix Autour with Blanc??