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ann777 – :
I’ve now had the chance to smell the original 2007 version and now the newer 2018 Paris exclusive version. I wonder if the original doesn’t age as well. I too was underwhelmed when I smelled it. I found it sort of nice, but a tad stuffy. It was hard for me to pick out any notes, especially the iris, which I think may have turned more dirty than floral in time. But who knows, I’m going off a decant.
The new Paris version is a reformulation but is very much the same scent. I find it much fresher, more transparent like a veil of perfume rather than a huge dusty spray. It’s much more wearable for me and I really prefer the new version!
The initial spray is all pink bubble gum. I have no idea what causes it, but I’ve worn it many times now and it’s always the same – a baby pink bubble gum blast and I love it. It quickly settles in though and the iris is the major star here, coming out right on top. It’s bright and fresh and crisp and has a floral warmth that melds with your skin. The white chocolate backs it up along with their lovely powdery Guerlain vanilla. It’s Guerlain gourmand, fresher and more biscuit-like than Gourmand Coquin, which is all dark chocolate rum. Altogether it’s more of a simple vanilla-iris scent but that’s what I’m really loving about it.
I’d love to get my hands on a full bottle because I don’t think my decant will last too much longer!
Dovnload – :
A soft delicate sweet cloud of a yummy pastry. On me it’s heavy with the white chocolate and vanilla. The dry down on me is not as sweet as the opening. I get much more amber and woody notes with the Iris. I don’t get much bergamot nor patchouli. It’s a very smooth and creamy fragrance. It’s not cloying. A very rounded scent. Longevity is moderate as is sillage. My bottle is vintage, so I’m not sure how the new batch’s are.
grigopavlen – :
I must echo much of TattooGypsy’s review in that I’m very underwhelmed and find a prominent, unpleasant note. It’s very melony and white musky. Maybe I’m uneducated about iris/orris and this is how it truly smells in all its glory, but if so I’d like to pass. I was expecting a powder bomb with cocoa butter and vanilla but it’s just tea-melon-musk with a touch of coffee cake. To its credit, Iris Ganache is really smooth and evokes images of the pasty cake veil. I’m breathing a big sigh of relief because I don’t want to fall in love with something this expensive!
I know I reference a lot of other perfumes in my reviews, but I feel like Parfum Initial achieved what this one didn’t. Powdery and delectable. If this one didn’t work for you, try PI.
Marko – :
I was almost ready to give up the search entirely, disappointed by many cold, pale, starchy, earthy, green, watery, ashy, papery irissssesssss…
but then Iris Ganache appeared out of the blue as my perfect iris.
Let me describe my iris perfection: big, fat, buttery iris as a soft blanket that keeps you warm, as long as you want. Care for some not-too-sweet white chocolate, too? Yes, please!
These two notes are dominant to my nose, while other notes make one smooth blend supporting the lovely duo.
Or, as I read somewhere once perfectly described: a white chocolate praline with soft iris filling, sprinkled with finest vanilla powdered sugar. Delicieux!
Sanyara – :
Finally, ten years after I bought it, I’m in love with Iris Ganache. I’ve always hated patchouli and iris is one of my least favorite notes, but now I’ve come to appreciate them both in this particular fragrance. So much so that it’s my go-to perfume to wear at home now that it’s winter and I crave sweet scents. I’ve also been on a search for a perfect vanilla and seem to have found it in this fragrance. The scent is lovely, well-rounded and elegant. I’m thinking Marilyn Monroe in furs when smelling it. Warm and open, friendly and comforting, yet sophisticated and refined. I get moderate longevity and sillage.
fil215 – :
A gorgeous iris and white choc combo. I’m not surprised Guerlain finally had the sense to bring it back.
The iris is cool and very evident on the opening. It does ease off a bit and then the creamy chocolate is very evident. It is a touch sweet but more than anything its creamy. The milky bar kid eat your heart out.
Further along the timeline and the cinnamon, patch, amber and woods are now evident. The white choc is now a little less and it is a touch less gourmand. A delicious scent and probably comforting.
I get moderate sillage and longevity.
tubformer – :
Finally was blessed to be able to buy a vintage bottle of this incredible juice and wow it was worth the wait. One of the most incredibly iris scents I have ever tried. The iris and white chocolate combo is amazing.
Lis_88 – :
@Lexa
It’s already available for purchase exclusively at the new re-grand opening of the Place Vendome boutique in Paris. It will not be available elsewhere.
deathfox8 – :
Guerlain reissues Iris Ganache!!! Watch ‘Monsieur Guerlain’ blog to find out when!
amper12v – :
Iris Ganache is a exquisite look into how superbly Guerlain handles the Iris. It is also a perfect look at how Sylvaine Delacourte’s teachings had translated to Wasser’s works. This was during the time where Guerlain were becoming famous for floral musks, the work of Delacourte herself, and while this fragrance is not a full on musky scent… there is elements of her inspiration.
This is an odd one because I’m not entirely accustomed to finding Iris in the context of a gourmand fragrance. The white chocolate mingles with iris to damn near perfection to create an almost ‘too sweet’ nose feel. You know that feeling you get when you’re consuming too much sugar at once in your mouth? Well, that appears here. However, this doesn’t kill your nose or feel at all unpleasant. Quite the opposite, in fact. This is a creamy, heavy and beautiful. It’s a shame they discontinued this and haven’t recontinued it outside of Paris. Would go to any reasonable effort to get a bottle of this.
sereganlist – :
So ordered my samples from perfume court and wasn’t disappointed. Right at the top notes white chocolate hits your nose with bergamot and iris.
Iris Ganache is all about white chocolate and Iris with the Musk, Vanilla and Amber providing the required depth in the gourmand.
Sadly it is discontinued and if you haven’t experienced white chocolate then please do.
zheka_zanoza – :
I received this rarity from a VERY generous friend in the form of a 5 ml decant. I spent a few days just sniffing it…trying to decide what I thought.
I was…underwhelmed. I sense I just uttered blasphemy in the world of fragrance, but I cannot be untrue to my nose.
I love the fragrance profile of Iris – the many facets of iris – cold, creamy, floral…but I could not detect any of that here. Instead, I smelled something like a really rich desert. I have nothing against desert (in fact, as I type this, the scent is convincing me to perhaps mix up some Ghirardelli brownie mix and eat it raw), but I draw the line at sweets with ambers and tonkas.
I have no doubt that for those chocolate scent lovers, this must TRULY be a heavenly scent, but I do wonder if they too experienced the mild silage and rather short-lived longevity as I did.
All in all, I am very grateful to have had opportunity to get my nose on this legend.
drago – :
This is simply lovely. Like a lot of people who have reviewed this perfume, I get a lot violet in this initially, but it’s a dusty sort of violet. Imagine digging through a trunk of your grandmother’s clothes – you pull out vintage tops, skirts, dresses, and then, nestled in the bottom, lovingly wrapped in tissue paper, you find it. The dress she was wearing when she met your grandfather. Loved and worn many times, kept as a special memento, it is imbued with her favourite violet perfume – that’s what I pick up. Maybe it’s the patchouli that gives it that dusty note – whatever it is, it’s lovely. The white chocolate pokes its head out after an hour or so, which gives this a delicious creamy note. Five hours in and it had morphed into a beautiful, soft, powdery floral with a touch of smooth, creamy vanilla. What a great pity it’s not made any more. Although probably much safer for my bank account! Thanks to purecaramel for the sample.
OYJerry – :
One of the greatest exclusive parfumes Guerlain has ever made. What a pity that it is no longer available !
dol.a – :
Scent – iris & white chocolate.
Season/Time of Day – I prefer to use this one in the colder months, day or night.
Projection – I didn’t get noticed, I didn’t get a compliment.
Longevity – I get 6hrs consistently.
amerboace – :
After years of rearching for a sample, a member of a facebook perfume swap club sent me a 6ml sample. The powdery white chocolate note smelled fantastic when sniffing the sample bottle, however upon wearing, the white chocolate note was very fleeting. It lasted all of 5 minutes and then completely vanished, leaving behind an exact copy of Apres L’Ondee.
I have since tried an experiment that creates a much more interesting version of Iris Ganache. I took Apres L’Ondee and mixed it 50/50 with an excellent, (non expensive) chocolate perfume called Pure Cacao, (made by Monotheme).
The result is stunning and the powdery chocolate note lasts much,much longer.
Claus398 – :
intoccabile per il suo prezzo, questo profumo sembra un riuscito esercizio di stile allo scopo di rendere l’iris più mangereccio. si tratta infatti di un accordo sorprendente in cui l’iris, quasi caramellato, con un sentore che ricorda l’odore di plastica di bambola, lascia presto spazio a note di cioccolato, di “ganache” per l’appunto. anche se il binomio iris/violetta-guerlain è spesso riconducibile ad insolence, questa è un’interpretazione gourmand di una gradevole dolcezza che non nausea. molto buono.
vpi599InsuffBooni – :
A friend has gifted me with a generous sample of IRIS GANACHE. It may be that I am slightly anosmic to the chemicals in this fragrance, because, even wet on my fingertips, the effect is very faint and diaphanous.
I confess, iris is not my favorite perfumer’s note when given a starring role, yet here, the sweeter notes make it seem less raw, rooty and carrot-y. At the beginning I almost get an impression of almond, with its winsome cherry-like quality, but this disappears quickly.
Funny, I do not detect the cinnamon, and the white chocolate is more of visual “fantasy note” here than a creamy edible. I’m amazed at those here who find the chocolate strong and sweet. IRIS GANACHE certainly does not pack the creamy, nearly-opaque gourmandise of L’HEURE BLEUE in the EDP.
Yes, I get the initial feeling of APRES L’ONDEE… that “spring rain-wet violets” note that is lovely, feminine and nostalgic. I also have moments of being reminded of JE REVIENS, with its curious “vintage 60’s hairspray” quality. The iris adds its slightly bitter, slightly aromatic rootiness to the mix, and with the delicately emerging sweetness, I do indeed get the “vintage cosmetics/lipstick” vibe.
I do agree with the post-er here who mentions the plastic-y smell of dolls’ heads from one’s childhood. But true perfumistas will agree that “plastic-y” is not necessarily a fault or putdown: it can sometimes have a fascinating, sleek quality, as it has in scents like Dior DUNE.
Interestingly, I smell the cedar– it adds an unusual masculine baritone buzz to the Edwardian girl-y vibe of the “white” notes– yet I am not detecting patchouly… unless it is just so exquisitely blended here, it serves more as a subliminal “body”.
All-in-all, this is a pleasant but faint and somewhat “un-fleshed-out” or “unfinished” perfume. I don’t think I could covet this and weave my life around it as others here seem anxious to do. But maybe its transparent simplicity is exactly what’s good about it.
veitteGide – :
Iris Ganache surprises me in a couple of ways. First, it smells of powdery violet–way more than iris. I am hard-pressed to smell any iris, in all honesty. The second thing is that it smells very animalic, so much like suede, one of my favorite notes. So that was a nice surprise! And I can’t necessarily say that it’s white chocolate in there because it pretty much just smells like vanilla. Luckily it does not overpower the whole perfume and instead provides an edge of sweetness. While not my favorite from Guerlain, it’s lovely and feminine.
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Update: I take it back. I do smell white chocolate, specifically. Also, this juice is downright SEXY.
These exclusive Guerlains remind me of high-end versions of their common perfumes. Iris Ganache is like a much finer version of Insolence.
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Note: I am one of the people for whom Ombre Mercure does work as a suitable replacement for this, so if you can’t get Iris Ganache, it’s worth sampling Ombre Mercure. The patch in OM is more prominent, and there is no suede note, but it’s still beautiful.
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Note: I have recently discovered Stephane Humbert Lucas’ Khol de Bahrein. It’s also not the same thing, but if you seek a classy Iris with creaminess, no patch, no suede, just straight-up white chocolate, iris and some powder, try it!
viola-pm – :
Like a divine Laduree dessert: vanilla cream, pastry, a touch of fruit juice and champagne. The iris in this (in it’s full glory in the first few minutes) is so beautiful that it deserves it’s own perfume, seperate from the “Ganache”. I only hope that Guerlain has another bumper Iris crop in the near future and releases another beauty of this caliber.
TIBURON – :
As so many others, i really mourn this masterpiece is discontinued : i am lucky i have still some 25 ml left but hate the idea the bottle will end soon .. So haunted by this beauty, i tried to find alternative perfumes which has the same “feeling”, it is just impossible to find the same. And thx to some layering experimentations, i want to share one combination which is nice, beware it is NOT a full replacement of Iris Ganache – so please manage your expectations, nothing can be similar to an original masterpiece – but if you are so fond of Iris Ganache vibe as i am, i can recommend you to try layering Cuir Beluga with one spray (not too much) of Insolence EDP : it is NOT iris ganache but at least it gives me some iris ganache vibe which is already a nice achievement ! If you want to add some more sweetness and creaminess, you could layer with some chocolate gourmie oil or perfume i guess but i am already ok with these 2 combinations which are luckily still available !!
DaNek95 – :
Wow! Simply gorgeous and now sadly unobtainable for anything like an approachable sum. I’m trying to persuade myself that it’s just Coromandel with a boatload of Iris. (As though Coromandel wasn’t awesome enough on it’s own.) But it’s even better than that. A soft, cool cloak of scent on a hot day.
Gives me something to dream of.
Mugenua – :
Iris Ganache is my #1 most anticipated fragrance ever (besides Guet Apens) because of the iris and white chocolate combo, and is said to be sweet, powdery, gourmand, and even cosmetic-esque! Essentially it supposedly contains all my favorite perfume elements. After finally getting my hands on a sample, I realized that as original as the concept is, the execution was dreadfully poor to my nose *at first*. Most negative reviews/comments on IG fixate on the sweetness but surprisingly that wasn’t the case for me. It did smell candy-like, very sweet with a slight fruity freshness but tolerable and pleasant from the vial. However as soon as I applied it to my skin- *gag*! Simply atrocious! I kinda see the “Apres L’Ondee with caramel” feel that is in the opening but the iris here smelled so musty, dirty, sweaty, moldy, maybe even medicinal…simply gross!
Iris Ganache is basically comprised of super-sweet white chocolate + musty iris, I can’t pick out any other notes. It seems to lack complexity. I instantly realized why this perfume was unpopular while still in production. However, I was too quick to judge- my experience with IG exemplifies why it’s so important to test a fragrance directly onto your skin and to do so for several hours, and test multiple times to properly make up your mind. Thankfully the scent became so much nicer when the mustiness died down after about an hour and a half, although I can detect it throughout wear time. The white chocolate becomes more and more prominent and dominates while the iris fades, but there are no distinct stages. It is a borderline linear scent. After trying my sample several more times, the iris isn’t coming across as musty and dusty anymore.
In conclusion, Iris Ganache is not a bad fragrance, I actually like it. Interesting concept, great execution. But it’s my own fault for hyping up this scent in my head, so disappointment was pretty inevitable. I’m kind of glad I’m not crazy about IG because of how absurdly expensive and VHTF it is now! I do find Terry de Gunzberg Ombre Mercure and Insolence to be *slightly* similar in vibe, but certainly not dupes. The Guerlain bridal exclusive frag Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie has a similar candy-like sweetness level.
***DETAILED COMPARISONS***
Vs. Ombre Mercure: OM is my most successful blind buy, it instantly went into Top 5 favorites list. It is often compared to Iris Ganache and I can see why. OM is a soft, sweet, powdery, and creamy makeup-y fragrance, vanillic, warm and enveloping, rich and luxe. The main characteristic the two share is the creamy soft vibe they both give off. However OM is way more complex and way more floral (dominated by a violet and iris combo that reminds me of Guerlain Meteorites powder, but certainly no mustiness to be found here!), while IG is more gourmand and sweeter. OM is what I wish IG smelled more like. If you were dissatisfied with Iris Ganache but like the concept give Ombre Mercure a try.
Vs. Insolence: They both share a similar iris note but it’s a lot fresher in Insolence. Insolence is dominated by violet, a bit fruity, has no vanilla, less sweet, and lacks gourmand touches to my nose. I think Insolence is closer to IG than Ombre Mercure. The drydowns of Insolence and IG are remarkably similar to my nose.
Vs Le Plus Beau Jour de Ma Vie: The candy-like sweetness in Iris Ganache is similar to this LE bridal-themed EDP. LPBJdMV is even more gourmand than IG, almond-y, and is very close to By Kilian Love to my nose (except it is more caramel-y).
I definitely prefer other modern sweet and powdery perfumes from Guerlain over LPBJdMV and Iris Ganache including La Petite Robe Noire, Insolence, My Insolence, Shalimar Parfum Initial, French Kiss, L’Heure de Nuit, L’Instant Magic, and Attrape Coeur.
UPDATE 7/26/16: As we all know tastes can change with time. Despite my mixed feelings on IG when I first tried it I could not stop thinking about it. I’ve tried many, many scents since then but IG was one of the most memorable scents I tested last year. The composition is unusual and unique, so my fascination with it continued. Finally I found a tester of it for relatively cheap considering how VHTF it now is. Excited to see how it smells sprayed vs dabbed!
Dante007 – :
This is such an elegant, sophisticated gourmand! Where does the leather nuance come from? I think this is how I perceive the iris note. It reminds me of a soft, smooth wallet I used to have. The note is audible from the very beginning and remains there throughout the day. Initially it starts together with a loud boozy amber which steps back to let the creamy white chocolate take the front and the fragrance turns into a white chocolate heaven. The vanilla drydown is similar to Cuir Beluga, which means it is perfect.
krumplis – :
There are 4 bottles of this available on eBay right now (3/23/15), but you’ll probably need a second mortgage to pay for one.
thesniffy – :
Why are people calling this a gourmand???
All I’m getting from “Iris Ganache” is violets…violets…and more violets.
I’m aware iris and violet can smell quite similar, although I’ve always found the former tends to have a sharp, aldehydic quality that reminds me of baby wipes. Violets smell sweeter and more medicinal, and that’s what I’m getting from “Iris Ganache”; sharp, powdery cough medicine.
It doesn’t really change much. Aside from a faint ghost of vanilla hovering in the dry down, there is absolutely no white chocolate to speak of, so I can’t understand why it’s been listed as the strongest note in the composition.
A one note belter for violet lovers, but gourmand fans will be disappointed.
takeschi50 – :
Why did Guerlain discontinue this? Why?! It was easily the most unique in the exclusive line and very, very well done. I can only imagine that the expense was too great as this stuff has an obscene amount of Iris in it. And I believe Iris butter is one of the more expensive ingredients.
At any rate, it is gone now, with only a few bottles still circulating the globe. I have hoarded several decants of this stuff, probably totalling about half a bottle or so. It opens soft and warm on my skin, an ambery/cinnamon opening with a hint of citrus. It is quite sweet and a bit foody. As it unfolds, the Iris appears, a core of silvery strength against the warm sweetness. Now normally I would think these two accords would be fighting each other, but somehow it works here. The fragrance goes deeper and deeper into woody territory, the patchouli and cedar really give a good grounding to this perfume. It stays quite sweet, the woodiness is tamed with smooth white chocolate. And the Iris never leaves, it is the spine that is found throughout the composition. The base of musk and powder is typical Guerlain and will surprise no one.
It is sad this is no longer available and quite irreplaceable. The only other Iris that was sort of similar was another discontinued Guerlain, the L’Instant Noel. The Iris in the L’Instant is also quite beautiful, but the Iris Ganache is an overall better composition. Sigh. The tribulations of perfumistas!
jnh652Diobtetty – :
I’m not sure if it’s the forbidden fruit thing, the knowledge that I’ll never be able to get a full bottle of this unless I sacrifice a vacation, but I’m REALLY loving this Iris Ganache. Luckily, I was able to buy a small decant from a fragrantica member for a normal price (thanks for not putting your bottle on ebay and making 500 euros off it!), and I plan on using it very sparingly, so I’ll be able to enjoy it for a long time anyway.
The combination of iris and white chocolate that dominates this scent is a stroke of genious; I was intrigued the first time I heard about it, and it smells exactly like I hoped it would. Both notes are clearly discernable, and lovely in their own right, but the magic happens when they blend together: it makes for a wonderful sweetness that is as much floral as it is gourmand, waxy and deep but surprisingly light. The chocolate (and vanilla and other notes, to a lesser degree) give this fragrance all the warmth and comfort of a true gourmand, while the iris gives it all the elegance and maturity of a classic floral perfume. That makes it perfect for any occasion in the colder seasons, and I think I’d wear it pretty often right about now if full bottles were easily available.
Fortunately, longevity is great on this one: if I spray it on after a shower one morning, I can still smell it on my wrist the next morning when I wake up. At least I’ll be able to make my decant last a long time!
Глазик – :
I’m not getting anything super special out of this. The initial spray is an old dead flower, then it smells like synthetic marshmallows on me. The sillage is very powerful. Strongly reminds me of Mademoiselle Guerlain. Such a shame, I thought I was going to love this!
arracekic – :
A sparkling diamond amongst fragrances! My bottle has become my prized posession in my collection.
This is easily one of the most breathtaking perfumes I’ve ever experienced – an absolute favorite, and I hang onto my bottle with every little bit of life I have, only bringing these precious MLs out for special occasions. One of those ‘fumes you’d give a kidney for!
The atmosphere of Iris Ganache is elegance, heart-fluttering romance, poise, and finesse.
The opening of this fragrance is delicate, candied violet-tinted-iris french soap on a lace doily. There’s a mix of a sweet powdery nuance with a more robust, grounded, earthy note. As it dries down, there’s more silky sweetness to enjoy, the chocolate note isn’t giving too much of a gourmand feel, just an additional level of sweetness.
Not even words for this one! Just pure heaven in a bottle.
Dear Guerlain – You are perfumery (evil) masterminds; Stop discontinuing your best products!!!
For lovers of: Shalimar Parfum Initial. This scent has ‘typical Guerlain gourmand’ written ALL over it!
alexanr9999 – :
A very soft, elegant and beautiful fragrance.
I’ve often thought how violets and iris are both powdery and similar but definitely distinguishable from one another.
Iris ganache is where the line becomes blurred. The smell to me transforms from a characteristic iris (make up/pencil shavings) into a very powdery and delicate violet. This is only very subtle mind you it’s not positively violet, more like an after thought.
Anywway… The opening of Iris ganache is a rich creamy affair much like others in this collection expensive feminine vibes of iris/violet, chocolate, patchouli, vanilla and amber.
The drydown becomes more amber and vanilla business it’s a lovely thing.
Lasts okay but is very mellow after the opening which is fine with me. It’s not unwearable for a man but not exactly my first choice. IG is the last one I tried in the collection and I believe it’s discontinued now but If you can get your hands on it ladies I’d recommend it.
Martinka – :
The initial notes of Iris Ganache are balmy and sweet. The balminess actually reminds me of some SL fragrances, e.g. La Myrrhe. The scent isn’t similar but its “texture” is.
The smell of iris is pronounced but perfectly entwined with the balmy notes. There’s a slightly plastic-like atmosphere that pulls the top notes away from the gourmand area. A few hours later the these notes have fainted away and the smell is more edible. It definitely resembles yummy white chocolate and lasts forever (well ok, round the clock anyway).
lostgold – :
I got a tiny 1mL sample of this from The Perfumed Court for a whopping $15 (unsurprising, since the perfume is no longer available to buy). First putting this on, I got a medicinal and creamy and a somewhat toxic smell that alarmed me a little.
Half an hour later, I get a heavenly smell that reminds me of butterflies, or angels having a tea party- it’s the perfume! It smells ethereal yet happy and easily likeable. I was worried about the patchouli and cedar notes (my least favourite notes), but the patchouli can only be smelled up close, and the cedar isn’t detectable on my skin. There is something sweet and gourmande-like about the perfume, which I assume is the white chocolate note. Overall, this is what I imagined what Miss Dior Cherie 2005 to smell like (which it really didn’t!).
I can’t comment on longevity, but sillage is moderate- you’ll probably leave a bit of a trail and it can be smelled from arm’s length.
It’s too bad that I won’t have access to a full bottle. I might just keep buying the samples if I can’t help NOT treating my meagre sample like liquid gold! Definitely a ‘love’ rating from me.
Xeroxdohxp – :
Why have I not reviewed this masterpiece yet? I fear my words pale in comparison to the feeling I get when I am wearing this scent. I love every stage of it- from the gorgeous top notes straight from the nozzle, to the amazing iris middle notes that linger on my skin and clothes, to the never ending smooth vanilla ice cream finish that is so characteristic of Guerlain gourmands/orientals. The first sniff is a little cinnamon, some sweet powder- maybe from the white chocolate, and iris (oh yes, it’s there from the beginning). I don’t get bergamot, which is fine because I don’t think it belongs here. Then more iris unveils itself along with very soft, almost ethereal patchouli, and a little cedar. The drydown is powdery, soft, sweet, musky vanilla heaven. Amber? I hadn’t thought of it. Perhaps it just enrichens the vanilla to give it a more “ice cream”-like feel. The sillage starts off moderate, and then unfolds into a soft, skin scent over its 12-14 hour lifespan. The longevity is incredible, but nothing new for this line of fragrances, which is exceptional in every way.
From start to finish this scent is soft, womanly, elegant, ethereal, light, and fluffy. I can picture a field of irises and a beautiful young woman wearing a white dress, barefoot, hair flowing in the breeze as she walks through the flowers, lightly caressing them as the sun shines on her. She is oh so sweet, so feminine, so innocent.
It is truly a shame that Guerlain decided to discontinue this amazing scent. I have been scouring the Earth for another iris of this magnitude, and it doesn’t exist. I am incredibly grateful to have two bottles of this lovely, and I will cherish them until the last drop.
Danmirosh – :
This is a Guerlain through and through. To me it smells like a marriage between Insolence EDP and L’heure Bleue, but better (and that’s saying a lot, I’m a big fan of both). Just amazing. I can’t believe they discontinued this one, what were they thinking? Guerlain isn’t one of those houses that discontinues fragrances at a whim, so I’m pretty surprised that this one went. I’ll get my hands on a bottle one day, even though it’ll cost an arm and a leg.
Nyzanyatiy Nik – :
I very nearly bought this last week in the Guerlain boutique in Paris, but bought Spiritueuse Double Vanilla instead…. I couldn’t afford both!
It’s the ultimate gourmand! Just amazing.
ynw369JeomiWogkig – :
FB and was surprised how nice it was to then be so prematurely discontinued. Not sure, could it possibly be the IFRA restrictions of Bergamot? It is non offensive and elegant.
I find this one to be as nice or even a step up above my other Guerlain favorites. Iris Ganache has a certain je ne sais quoi that is truly magnificent.
It was a shooting star…I wonder why this did not continue…I will assume its the bergamot.
I love you Guerlain. I was originally sadden by LVMH. But after extensive reading, Guerlain would not have been able to be here in its restored glory with out LVMH. Just wish IFRA would loosen her collar and unwind.
Guerlain will not expand on the farming of natural raw materials. A separate division but it is akin to what is and will be. So here we are loving Guerlain and enjoying the pleasure of what may not be here tomorrow. C’est la vie
podolyak – :
The sweetest and most intense of the line, Iris Ganache is one where the main note and the theme is clear from the beginning until the end. The Iris here has an aroma that makes me think of cake dough, exactly like the one on Comme des Garcons Sticky Cake. It`s an Iris dipped in creamy chocolate and in a sweet violet-heliotropin accord. The combination of notes makes you think sometimes in an intenser Apres L`Ondee and sometimes in a less agressive Insolence. Beautiful scent, but quite hard to wear if you don`t enjoy sweet fragrances. Leaves an intensive trail, so be careful when applying it…
alik70 – :
kytikyti:
If you like that combo of iris + chocolate, then try Bijan Nude, it contains white chocolate and iris and smells like candied iris. Very cheap too 🙂
ejikspe4enikom – :
This is the most perfect and sexy perfume ever!! Its like chockolate with iris. Like heaven. I wrote already to Guerlain if they want to bring it back. they said, they have many perfumes and some of them have to go. Maybe if there will be more of us, they could reconsider:-)
vintikus – :
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