Blue Iris

Blue Iris is a rare and elegant floral note celebrated for its powdery sophistication, delicate coolness, and understated sensuality. While “Blue Iris” is not a separate botanical species, the term is often used to describe a lighter, cooler, and more floral interpretation of traditional iris (orris) notes—evoking the image of dewy petals tinged with violet-blue hues, rather than the dense, earthy depth of iris root. In perfumery, Blue Iris offers a silky floral aroma with nuances of violet, soft woods, and pale suede, wrapped in a veil of powdery musk and ethereal sweetness. It adds grace and freshness to floral, musky, and powdery compositions.

History & Composition: True iris scent comes from the aged rhizomes of Iris pallida, Iris germanica, or Iris florentina—a labor-intensive process that yields the revered orris butter, known for its powdery, creamy, and skin-like qualities. Blue Iris, by contrast, is often a reconstructed accord, combining facets of orris, violet leaf, heliotrope, and soft musks to create a more airy, floral expression of iris. It pairs beautifully with rose, ambrette, tonka bean, or watery greens, bringing a sense of refinement, tenderness, and a cool floral breeze to any fragrance.