Gift Item: Iris

FAMILY: FLORAL
TOP NOTES: neroli, mandarin
HEART NOTES: iris, galbanum
BASE NOTES: cedarwood, vetiver

This is one of the original ‘Infusions’ created by Daniela Andrier for Prada – and from the moment of its launch in 2007, Infusion d’Iris captivated perfume-lovers. It’s smooth and soft all at once, yet – so cleverly – remains clean and fresh throughout. Neroli and mandarin make for an airy introduction to the fragrance, in which the perfumer has fused an exquisite tapestry of fragrance elements, accenting green galbanum, cedarwood and vetiver with the buttery-softness of iris.

Here’s Prada‘s own description: ‘A sensual interpretation of iris: fresh and light, like a tender veil. Precious, elusive and perfectly balanced, reminiscent of the clean scent of crisp linen sheets and naked skin…’