Cool, powdery, and suede-like — closer to a violet-scented root than to a flower. The most expensive material in perfumery by weight, and the source of that 'refined' greyness in luxury scents.
Orris (Iris) is a heart note in the floral family. Origin: The rhizome of the iris, aged for years before distilling. The body of the scent. As the top fades, the florals, warm spices, and teas emerge — this is what a fragrance actually 'is' once it settles on skin or fills a room.
Explore Orris (Iris) and the full botanical palette in HAUS OF SMELL natural, vegan, alcohol-free perfumes and candles, hand-made in New York.