Essential Parfums - Velvet Iris by Dominique Ropion

In the realm of royal flowers, Velvet Iris comes to life – a masterful composition by legendary perfumer Dominique Ropion for Essential Parfums. Like a whispered secret, this extraordinary fragrance unfolds on the skin.

The first moment surprises with a vibrant opening of spicy-herbal notes. Buchu from South Africa enchants with its minty facets and undertones of red fruits, while pink pepper from Madagascar awakens the senses with its spicy freshness and delicate citrus nuances. Turmeric leaves from India lend an aromatic lightness to the opening with a subtle elemi facet.

At the heart of the fragrance majestically reigns iris – aristocratic, timeless, and of captivating beauty. This precious orris concrete from Italy reveals its multi-faceted character: dry-woody, floral-powdery, and earthy all at once. This royal flower is accompanied by the powerful green of galbanum from Iran and the fresh, earthy notes of mastic from Morocco, together creating a fascinating contrast to the velvety iris.

The base notes reveal the true soul of this creation. A seductive Saffiano suede accord merges with creamy woods to form a second skin of infinite tenderness. The sweet, ambery labdanum from Spain gives the finale a golden-resinous depth that lingers long on the skin.

In the master’s own words: “I imagined a woody iris as an ode to velvety petals. Pulsating with the gentle radiance of pink pepper and buchu, it unfolds its green facets, infused with galbanum. Ambery and creamy woods envelop it in an infinitely sensual skin-to-skin tenderness.”

Velvet Iris embodies the perfect balance between botanical art and modern sustainability – composed with 90% natural ingredients and bearing the signature of a true master.