Description
Infusion collection from Prada began in 2007 with Infusion d’Iris edition. The fragrances of this collection were launched as limited editions. In 2015, Prada returns this collection as permanent. It presents 6 fragrances: the re-launched Infusion d’Iris, Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger from 2009 and Infusion de Vetiver from 2010, and three new editions Infusion d’Iris Cedre, Infusion d’Amande and Infusion d’Oeillet.
Perfumer Daniela (Roche) Andrier collaborated with Miuccia Prada to create this collection of six elegant and sophisticated unisex fragrances. Each fragrance is an interpretation of natural ingredients and the contrast between traditionalism and modernity.
Infusion d’Iris Cedre contains notes of iris, cedar, Tunisian neroli, benzoin from Laos and Somali incense.
nabby27 – :
Beautiful fragrance it is. Nice twist on original Infusion d’Iris, with more sweet background notes…not sure if its Iris or Neroli, or perhaps both? Easy to wear smoky yet clean composition. Long lasting with good silage.
vadimmus46 – :
Very fresh and soapy fragrance so that I don’t think this would offend anyone. I personally quite liked it, but at the same time, I found this a bit difficult for men to wear.
Although some people say it’s rather feminine, I think L’Homme line would be easier to wear.
lexa_syper1996 – :
A review by a man, this will get you noticed for sure. Its sophisticated. This version is stronger and longer lasting than the original mens Infusion homme version in 2008. A blast of Cedre, Neroli, and Iris. If you like your fragrances Super Clean, Fresh, and Distinguished, this is the one to buy.
I did some research, the originals back in the day were discontinued because of ingredient issues and availability. Certain country extracts werent available to keep producing etc.
sseeman – :
I love this fragrance! It opens with an up front freshness ( the cedre note I’d guess) and shortly after becomes softer and more powdery. I don’t get the reviews below that find it super soapy. To me it smells clean but definitely more to the soft powdery side than the soapy one .The dry down, on me, is soft and wonderful. The iris note is prominent and beautiful with the incense just perceptible and adding a bit of interest and depth.. I tested this and Infusion d’Iris a few times before buying. The dry down of both of these is very similar but the Sillage and longevity of this one beats the Infsion d’Iris by a mile.
I like it in hot weather as it has a slightly cool feeling to it but I can see myself also wearing it right into the winter when I just want a clean, fresh scent.
One of my best recent fragrance purchases.
DebatDap – :
I should have known better than to try an iris centered fragrance on my skin. Occasionally it is blended in such a way that it is remarkably elegant, but more often than not it’s just powdery/soapy in a not good way.
This is no exception. The opening is a chalky citrus that is a bit reminiscent of baby asprin. As it settles I get a hint or rich woodiness that reminds me of Estee Lauder Private Collection and makes me think this could be awesome on someone else. Sadly it settles into a powdery fresh scent that’s like a powdery version of Fabreeze on me.
You’re experience may very, but if you’re skin struggles with iris too I don’t recommend this one.
RhineeOrenrep – :
Everything about this one is better than the original..except the smell itself.
The longevity, projection and availability, its all better in Iris cedre. But to me, nothing beats the original edp; theres a spicy note and complexity thats missing here.
Iris cedre is clean, in a powder way rather than a soapy way. It starts with a sharp citrus and Iris, followed by a slightly metallic note that lingers for quite a while but i found that after a few hours the drydown is basically identical to the original, a powdery incense finish.
It holds to my skin a thousand times better than the origional and it is rather masculine in comparison, but it is weirdly feminine at the same time. Ther iris infusion line is my favourite of all fragrances; Prada uses ingredients of the highest quality, usually as much as i love them, anything TOO powdery can give me a bit of a headache but Infusion d’ iris and all her relatives are extremely easy to wear.
This fragrance seems to make me imagine being in a beautiful old house in the country, going outside on a crisp chilly morning and smelling the frosty dew on the grass. Its a cold scent..and serious, almost too serious. But it has a certain uniqueness to it that i just cant help but fall in love with.
Ive never smelled infusion d’homme so i cant make a comparison, but if you like the original Iris infusion, then this is a good substitute. Its not as floral, but retains almost all of the original notes.
Update: This is the third time, i think, of wearing this. Ive come to the conclusion that its the most razor sharp version of the iris line that there is. While the origional has a little bit more softness to it; Iris cedre is very cold and stilted. I dont really know if it opens up more in summer,its cold here atm and seems to sit on my skin without really fully opening up,i feel like it has more potential in warmth, with the benzoin and incense.
I am happy with this, but it has a strange..sadness to it, i know that probably sounds strange lol but it has a very stepford wife feel to it; she’s the one with the house that’s too clean and a little unwelcoming. The beauty of this scent is it has good projection and lasting power, but is still completely innofensive to those around the wearer.
Andcloy – :
Of all the reinterpretations of Infusion d’Iris, I can honestly say that Infusion d’Iris Cedre is my favourite flanker so far.
Infusion d’Iris Cedre smells more masculine than feminine on my skin, and oddly I prefer it this way. The buttery iris and smoky cedar notes pair well together and provide a somewhat soapy, powdery feel. In many ways, Infusion d’Iris Cedre smells more closely related to the masculine Infusion d’Homme than its female counterpart, Infusion d’Iris.
For many years I have enjoyed wearing Infusion de Vetiver, which started out as a masculine flanker, before being re-released in 2015 as a unisex fragrance, although the composition had barely been altered. The feminine offerings from this Infusion line have not appealed to me in the slightest, and have been boring for the most part. I am pleased that the richer, more masculine offerings centred around wood notes have kept me entertained.
Infusion d’Iris and her subsequent flankers appear to be here to stay, as my local department store continues to sell the entire line. When I run out of my bottle of Infusion de Vetiver, I will most likely consider purchasing Infusion d’Iris Cedre as its replacement. This fragrance would be perfect for Autumn and Spring weather. It would also make an excellent ‘grab and go’ fragrance, for those days when you’re not sure what to wear.
Stem – :
Always wear after a shower it just completes the setting
Is this feminine NO, is this masculine NO… it has no label, just clean, soft, and sexy in a unique way
If I could compare this to other fragrances it would be CK Be & Jersey by Chanel
The opening smells of musk, benzion, neroli… with a hint of smoky iris petals that remind me of lavender… reminds me of a Chanel fragrance as if it should be in there range! apart of the exclusifs collection
Longevity is amazing and leaves a soft trail
Personality: fresh & airy like a hop out the shower in the daytime then musky, smoky & cozy by night
Silos – :
Not much of a review as I can’t smell anything!
I had the urge for another fragrance, I like the soapy, clean vibe, the wow you smell so clean! thing …. I have Prada L’homme and thought this may be (in the absence of Infusion D’Homme) the one to try …. I was poised to buy 200ml as I spotted a good deal, thought I’d better try it in a store.
So! Sprayed twice on wrists – could not and can not smell ANYTHING – I may have a non-functioning nose, maybe everything I wear is ultra strong to everyone else and I only get a hint of what they get … maybe I’m killing the people off around me with my pleasant (but strong) scents??
Anyway – my point is, I can’t smell clean, fresh, Iris, Cedar … or anything else.
Is it subtle? Am I missing out?
shekly – :
Was expecting a more refined, niche version of Prada l’homme, which is one of the best smelling fragrances out there. But it is nothing like that. To me, this does not smell like perfume at all. It smells VERY soapy and is lineair after the opening.
The longevity is insane on my shirt. I sprayed one spray on my shirt 30 cm away from my nose, around 14 hours ago and it is still projecting at least 30 cm.
Probably going to use it as a scent to keep my clothes smelling extra fresh, as it does not interfere with other fragrances. It just smells fresh. Not as in citrus or oceanic fresh, but freshly washed clothes fresh.
Scent: 7/10 (Little bit boring to me)
Projection: 10/10 (On clothes)
Sillage: 10/10 (On clothes)
Longevity: 10/10 (On clothes)
Versatility 8/10
Uniqueness: 8/10
Total: 8
Quinoinjege – :
Yes, it really does smell very like Infusion d’Homme, doesn’t it? Which is to say it smells like Infusion d’Iris for women plus a green cedar note. It’s like they just upped the cedar content in the original and called it a day. It’s still nice, but not worth buying, as I have a big bottle of IdI still. This sure looks like Prada is getting lazy.
Victoria_fromAF – :
This scent could be worn by both men and women. I like how simple, natural and nice it is. It’s not a typical designer perfume. This could be a pro or a con considering the price. The cedar wood note is very strong in the beginning but it tames down quickly. I’m left with smoky iris after a few hours. Lovely.
tip969 – :
squeaky, soapy clean. ive smelt infusion d’homme before and i wud say theres no difference between these two. its a solid one for me
max-obrajjn – :
So the way this came into my possession is I actually purchased it by accident! I was trying to snag a bottle of the quote-unquote “regular” Infusion d’Iris (which I also purchased eventually) but I got this. My intention was to return it but then I got a whiff.
Ohmygoshyo. It’s every bit as wonderful as the original Infusion d’Iris but I’d say the Cedre version has a couple of the kinks worked out (if there are truly any kinks in the original). It’s a bit smoother (than an already smooth fragrance), a bit rounder (than an already round fragrance). And oddly enough the awesome beautiful aloofness of the Iris is pushed forward more in my opinion. Really, this is closer to Chanel No 19.
Is Cedre “better” than the original? That’s tough to say. They’re so similar that if you have a bottle of one, you don’t need the other. I’d say while Cedre is more precisely calibrated, the original has more character. Also Cedre perform better in terms of longevity. But again, they’re soooo similar… I can see folks not being able to tell the two apart.
For now the original is less expensive and more accessible so I’m sticking to that. But Cedre is a terrific buy.
Note: I’ve never experienced the l’Homme version, so I can’t compare.
dshenov – :
Je ne connais pas la version originale Infusion d’Homme mais je viens de tester Iris Cèdre après l’avoir senti sur papier il y a quelque semaines.
Son odeur est fraiche, douce, boisée, légèrement anisée et donne une impression de propreté. Très élégant, beau travail Prada !
olga1542 – :
When I heard that my beloved Infusion d’Homme signature scent had been discontinued, I had a minor freak out.
Then I tracked down a whopping 200ml bottle online so I’d have a decent supply for the next few years at least.
When that big bottle runs out, I’ll probably replace it with Infusion d’Iris Cèdre because it’s very similar in smell and overall character to Infusion d’Homme.
Both are stunning scents that share an elegant, pared back simplicity – the essence of true sophistication.
Aleigar – :
Husband thought it projected a bit much and was “too sweet”. I started getting a bit of sneezing after wearing it, so I suspect I’ll be passing it along to someone else.
rgbccdvh – :
It seems that I am the only winner who hoorays for this reformulation and rename. If one appreciates the powder-musky texture with slight metal hint more than any other thing in IdH, then IdI&C is just the rectified spirit of the original version. It’s sublimation. Everything here is muted in the fog of white musks.
I don’t think the vetiver truly leave us all and went to somewhere. I think the ashy burst is attributed by considerably high dose of white musks blend, the nice powdery notes here with a slight trace of bergamot (provides the neroli notes more citrus and floral vibe, tho it’s more beautiful in IdH), along this way, you might start notice some green-scrubbing note in the white musk flood — folks, that’s one classic vetiver idiom in cologne type formulae. The base note of vetiver smells green and astringent, is a reasonable succession of all the juicy citrus top notes. Since IdH is the clash of two generation’s “clean notes”: cologne type and powder-soap, I think this formulation with rename implicit that cologne thingy will relatively be suppress in this reformulation — since not all ingredients can rise their concentration in same proportion without violating IFRA regulations.
Over all I have to say it’s a potential cult for ashy-powder-musk worshipers, but I also have to confess that the presence of cedar here is a little bit disappointing, for nothing balmy or animalic of the cedar wood has been carried out, otherwise that will round this powdery-yet-sharp formula a little. But still not what big thing for the ashy-sharp-powdery facets have done their epiphany.
virtlover – :
I was hoping that this would be a close-enough substitute for Infusion D’Homme but it doesn’t work for me.
It’s actually very similar but the absence of vetiver is noticeable. It seems flat in comparison and less crisp. I sometimes see D’Homme compared to a citrus soda such as Sprite. If that’s the case, Infusion D’Iris Cedre is a Sprite that’s been sitting out and has gotten warm and lost it’s fizz. Not the same.
Also, even though this is an EDP concentration it seems equal to or slightly less than EDT D’Homme in terms of strength.
I’m not sure why Prada would change the formula if they wanted to market D’Homme as a unisex fragrance. The original was not especially masculine.
Лиза – :
starting with refreshing cedar, powderyness of iris dominates the fragrance, and makes you think of baby powder.
tfr201elipseskism – :
I wear this always when Im tired of all those sweet, fruity and flowery female perfumes. pure wood. not manly, but not feminine either. even not a perfume, rather a scent of cleaness, classy, if you dont want to make any statement with your scent. im just wondering if this isnt a men-repellent on a woman?? let me know!
aurel – :
It’s the most similar to IDH you can get.
The scent is still great but for IDH lovers the absence of vetiver makes it weaker and with less projection.
In my opinion and on my skin, IDH seems to be the perfect fragrance. Very upset that it had being replaced.
I’ve tried to mix and combine Iris Cedre with Tom Ford Grey Vetiver to supply the vetiver absence, but it didn’t work.
After an hour Grey Vetiver was the only thing I could feel.
Lost my signature 🙁
nikita-manzuk – :
Definitely very nice, on the unisex side in the top notes , this is a woodsy clean iris, fresh also, nice in its category, as there are few truly unisex scents..I personally prefer more feminine, but this screams high quality, understated elegance, and simply a real nice Prada! it stays rather soft so could be worn by women.,and some guys might find it too shy..it warms up on the skin too, so the wood seems to get almost diffused as the scent develops..the base is more buttery and then more feminine..It find it more feminine than the Homme version…Nice scent!!
ZLoy_BaNaN – :
I admitt I was attempting something else, but this is so good that i cant hate it :)))))))))
Pure clean scent with Hint of orange blossom.
Imagine you after shower, clean like a baby, one spray of this one and you are even more clean. I dont know if you understand me….Its pure extasy of Cleaness 😀
Fire – :
This is Infusion D’Homme in EDP concentration, minus one ingredient. They took out one ingredient like in the Infusion D’Iris. Otherwise it’s the same scent, but a little bolder considering the concentration.
I decided to compare the two scents, one beside the other on my arm and the dry down is the same, just that the EDP radiates more off of your skin and is pronounced.
I’m so glad this is back.
SER123 – :
I like this but to me it’s not a patch on Infusion d’Iris.
It is powdery – to be precise it’s talcum powdery not face powder, so there’s an olde worlde scent without it being musty.
It’s pretty, probably more femme given its powderiness, but I prefer Infusion d’Iris for its more abstract and complicated bouquet.
I do also like Prada’s Fleur d’oranger for its pretty soapiness which is just right for occasions when you want a simple yet elegant soapy floral
Sillage light, longevity about 3 hours then fades to powdery skin scent
Vlad68 – :
Just bought one bottle of this from John Lewis. I love Prada’s soapy fragrances. One of my favourite is Prada Amber Pour Homme. Is just soapy clean. Even if I own more than 60 bottles, and some of them are regarded as gems by the connoisseurs (I only consider myself one amateur in the fragrance world) Prada Amber pour Homme is the one that I use the most. Smells expensive-clean in a good way. Is what I wear if I want to feel comfortable. So I decided to try Prada’s new Infusion d’Iris Cèdre.
The bottle has a solid, vintage and simple design. Nothing spectacular, still it is classy and elegant. The cap is well secured so this is a bonus if you travel a lot and take the bottle with you.
Before talking about the juice I want to mention the fact that I didn’t had Prada Infusion d`Homme before, so I can’t say if is the same perfume. I ordered from a shop that still has the discontinued Infusion d`Homme and I will update my review.
The juice: Initially is a blast of sweet Iris; the good part is that the wood notes immediately step in and cut the flowery sweetness making it just bearable/wearable for a guy while neroli is making a smooth transition between the flower and wood notes. It is definitely a well blended Eau de Parfum, fresh, luxurious and not main stream designer fragrance. And no, I am not one of those guys that need a bold, sour, manly perfume. I had 1 Million back in the college when my interest for fragrances was close to 0, I do own Moschino Uomo?, Carolina Herrera CH Men, 212 VIP, Bvlgari Blv, Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight in Paris, and so on.
Infusion d’Iris Cèdre is sweet. Not 1 Million sweetness. More like flowers so my advice is test it before you buy it. My skin eats perfume in 2-4 hours. I live in Scotland so the wet, cold air cuts some of the projection as well. This will stay for 6-10 hours (amazing for my skin) and up to 3 days on the clothes. It will not project like crazy. It stays close to the skin after the first 3 hours but you will feel a hint of flower-soap bar accompanying you for the whole day. Compared to this one, Prada Luna Rossa, Luna Rossa extreme, and Prada Amber pour Homme smell incredibly masculine.
LATER EDIT:
I now have both Infusion d’Iris Cèdre and Infusion d`Homme. I did tried them in 3 different days in the same time. The EdP (Infusion d’Iris Cèdre) does not project more, or last longer on skin/clothes than the EdT (Infusion d`Homme). The scents are extremely similar but NOT the same.
If you check the bottle side of Infusion d’Iris Cèdre you will find Iris Pallida, Bois de Cedre, Neroli de Tunisie, Encens de Somalie, Benjoin du Laos.
On the Infusion d`Homme bottle you will find Neroli de Tunisie, Irris Pallida, Bois de Cedre, VETIVER, Encens de Somalie and Benjoin du Laos.
There you have it. They took the Vetiver out from the Infusion d`Homme and named it Infusion d’Iris Cèdre. The last one is much more feminine than Infusion d`Homme. The Iris is much more stronger and sweet. Not Le male or 1 Million sweetness. More like a classic flower fragrance for ladies. My mum used to have something extremely similar in the early 90s.
Infusion d`Homme is more soapy, airy, manly and you can pull it off with ease. Infusion d’Iris Cèdre even if is classed as unisex is more feminine then masculine. If you loved Infusion d`Homme and want to have something similar you might try the new Iris Cedre. Beware of the flower power. Is strong. Definitely I prefer Infusion d`Homme.
qwx805speagoessenda – :
I share with you the information I received today from Prada:
«Thank you for your message.
In alignment with the release of our new collection, Les Infusions de Prada, please kindly be advised that Infusion D’Homme has been renamed Iris Cèdre.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have further questions.
Kind regards,
Prada Parfums Client Service»
Still, my favorite fragrance, exquisite, discreet, unique. My signature scent.
axiles20082008 – :
I have a sample of this. Personally it reminds me of D&G Sicily which is no longer available.This Prada perfume has the same warmness as Sicily and it lasts very long I can say! Great alternative of Sicily!
sanya7785 – :
Infusion d’ homme.
KRAFF – :
it’s not just soapy, it’s too soapy, smells like a very expensive spicy orange blossom soap.
lasts long, sometimes very long.
bobchik1 – :
With their lovely fizzy freshness, aldehydes should be in the pyramid IMO.
To me it’s slightly different from Infusion d’Homme. Even better!
evgen-sklif – :
An awesome and improved version of Infusion d’Homme, less powdery and complicated, fresher and bolder instead. Must have.
9/10
vkf844Negeltzex – :
My local seller told me that d’Iris Cedre is exactly the EdP rendering of d’Homme. hmmm
Angarsk2011 – :
As a fan of Infusion d’Homme (which is getting discontinued), I was naturally eager to try the new Infusion line from Prada, especially the Iris Cèdre which seemed to be a natural addition to my collection. So I got my hands on a 100ml bottle since it’s been made available recently in my country.
Infusion d’Iris Cèdre is a wonderful powdery-soapy fragrance (Prada has quite a lot of experience in this kind of scent), that is very reminiscent of the original Infusion d’Iris. It is delicate and clean, with the roundness of Iris absolute playing the main role, the slight bitterness induced by the neroli and mandarin note and a touch of depth invoked by woody notes, incense, benzoin. Overall I’d qualify the whole scent as a woodier, slightly bolder Infusion d’Iris, and as a less powdery and more refined Infusion d’Homme. It is very subtle and clean, with a very airy feel to it, but without feeling too light either. The scent itself is very understated and luxurious, complex and multifaceted, and as always it retains the unisex characteristics of the previous Infusions. I just “love the smell”.
Longevity is fair, I can get around 6 hours out of this but projection is very, very soft indeed. Lively enough for hot weather but almost dead if used in cold weather. I was expecting a slightly better performance from an eau de parfum (and it is labelled as an EdP), but still pretty much ok. In comparison, Infusion d’Homme was an EdT with better sillage and longevity.
Overall Iris Cèdre is a winner for me, a beautiful clean and alluring fragrance with a hell lot of personality. It is closer to Infusion d’Iris than Infusion d’Homme, and slightly more feminine than the latter while still being unisex enough for any man to wear. It is a good cross between both two fragrances in my opinion.
And also, I absolutely love the bottle. It has an updated Prada logo (bigger letters and patterns) and a wonderful blue shade at the bottom of it.
Looking forward to try the other variants of this new series, it’s going to be exciting! That said, I’m going to miss Infusion d’Homme, that stuff was really unique, although I find Iris Cèdre much better purely scent wise.
brus-srub-stroy – :
Infusion D’Homme is now discontinued in the UK, for the two enquiries below… Because of the ‘heritage’ status(when everyone asks for Prada ‘Milano’) I believe the infusion line looks like it about to be re-marketed as inherent parts in this newly promoted unisex line?
Not a certainty, but to me it appears to be the most likely.
ssnssn – :
So did they just re-name Infusion D’Homme or is this actually different? Does anybody know?