‘I always wanted to create a fragrance dedicated to iris, one of the rarest and most noble raw materials in the perfumer’s palette. However, although orris is rich and intense, it remains a discreet skin scent and working on the longevity of an iris perfume is quite challenging. It took me time to create this fragrance as my main idea was to focus and the longevity of the perfume. After many trials and combinations, I finally decided to combine the iris with a powdery violet and the sweetness of orange blossom. By adding violet and my favorite ingredient neroli, I discovered a lovely vibrancy! A warm sandalwood-musk-vanilla background, enhanced by a saffron leather, brings strength, sillage and a lingering trail’ – Patricia De Nicolai
