N. 004 Iris Sur Mer
Fragrance notes
Character
A heavy wooden door opens onto a stone terrace where the air is cool and the sky is a deep shade of twilight. Someone is standing near the railing wearing a soft knit sweater. The opening is a creamy vanilla paired with the green, slightly peppery snap of geranium. It smells like a fresh bouquet placed on a table just as the sun disappears. The person moves closer to a lit lantern and the heart of the fragrance reveals itself. Orris and rose create a powdery, yellow floral cloud that feels elegant and old-fashioned. Ylang-ylang adds a rich, smooth depth to the petals. It is a scent that feels dressed up but completely at ease in the quiet evening air.
The stone beneath the terrace is damp from an earlier rain that fell during the afternoon. Nearby, a small bowl of resin sits near a warm candle. The base of the fragrance mirrors this setting with benzoin and tonka bean creating a sweet, amber-like warmth. Musk wraps around the skin and makes the entire composition feel close and personal. It is a sweet and aromatic profile that avoids becoming heavy because the orris keeps the floral elements dry and refined. The air smells of fresh spice and powder, a combination that feels appropriate for a night when the weather is changing and the seasons are shifting between warm days and cold nights.
The light from the lantern reflects off the damp stone and catches the edge of a silk scarf draped over a chair. The air is filled with the scent of vanilla and iris mixing with the cool night air, creating a moment that feels like standing on a balcony overlooking a dark garden while holding a bouquet of roses and ylang-ylang.
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