Fragrance compliments are my favorite kind of compliments, so you better believe I return the favor as often as I can\u2014and lately, I can’t help but swoon over iris-infused blends. Though, to be honest, I didn’t immediately clock the underrated note at first; then after praising a fourth stranger on their perfume, I decided to look into each rec for potential similarities (you know, in true beauty journalist fashion). The verdict, as you can probably guess, was iris\u2014soft, pretty, expensive-smelling iris. Now? I specifically seek out the note when shopping for perfumes, especially as we gear up for crisp fall weather. You see, I’d describe iris as the cashmere sweater of the fragrance world\u2014classic and eternally chic. And just like the buttery-soft separate, the velvety note goes well with just about everything. Need proof? Take a scroll through my favorite iris perfumes below.<\/p>\n Before diving into the list, I should clarify: The term “iris” actually refers to the odorless plant, while “orris” is the title typically used in fragrance blends. “In perfumery, the rhizome of the flower (roots) is the part that is treated to extract the orris concrete and absolute,” Pascal Gaurin<\/a>, VP senior perfumer at IFF<\/a>, further explains. That said, you’ll see both “iris” and “orris” interchangeably throughout these 10 picks\u2014just know they’re referring to the same, powdery note.<\/p>\n
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