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Iris · 2009

Bois d Iris

by Van Cleef & Arpels

Rating4.3 ★ 2,725 votes

GenderWomen

Year2009

Price$$$$Niche

Iris Earthy Powdery

Best for fallDaytime wear

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Collection

In the same corner

Iris Prima Penhaligon's

Iris Silver Mist Serge Lutens

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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →

4 notes

topfirst impression

heartthe character

basethe foundation

Vetiver Ambergris

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

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Full accord breakdown

Main accords

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Iris

Earthy

Powdery

Woody

Violet

Amber

Aromatic

Animalic

Salty

Community profile

community votes

Season

spring

28%

summer

14%

fall

36%

winter

22%

Time of day

day

67%

night

33%

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How its notes pair

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Signature pair: Iris and Vetiver

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In plain words

The main accords of Bois d Iris are iris and earthy. It opens with Salt, reveals Iris at its heart, and dries down to Vetiver and Ambergris. People reach for it in autumn, mostly by day.

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