Description
Iris Noir is a third fragrance in the Secrets d’ Essences collection (the first one was Voile d’ Ambre from 2005 and Rose Absolue form 2006), which was made in 2007. The perfume is floriental with chypre accords. The composition opens with notes of bergamot, coriander and carrot seed. In the heart of the perfume there is iris, while the base is made of Tonka bean, patchouli and styrax. The perfume was designed by Olivier Pescheux and Nathalie Gracia-Cetto. Olivier Pescheux also created the first perfume from the Voile d’ Ambre series. The perfume is available in the concentration of Eau de Toilette (50 ml and 15 ml for the purse) and Eau de Perfume (30 ml), together with the body care line.
el_tigro_89 – :
FINALLY….received a 1 oz expensive bottle of this treasure today. I find this,in the beginning, to to have a Shalimar Parfum Initial vibe to it…but with a dash of patchouli…?? Then it goes to powdery iris with bergamot…??…well,at least to my eccentric nose.lol.
It is a really great scent !! However…sillage and longevity are LOW with this one…sadly…but I will still go on loving it!! Another great one that is sadly discontinued….This one is an A+ in my collection.
dark35 – :
I wish it could get into the production line again 🙁
Gabbor – :
It was my favorite perfume, and I will gladly buy it again.
Куарежма77 – :
This was the first scent I bought constantly and wore proudly in my thirties.
I always thought this would be the smell of an earthy godess.
Dark iris in the night rain, humid earth, patchouli, spicy herbs. Very special. I was so sad that it got discontinued, I refused to wear other scents for a few years back then.
My love for iris remained.
Sendexs – :
This is a beautiful Iris scent, probably one of the best I have tried. It’s also a beautiful use of patchouli. a deep dark twilight of Iris powder and earthy patchouli mustiness. The silage is not huge, kinda close to the skin but not terrible. I definitly agree that is is more of a floral woody then an oriental. The noir title suits this one, it’s very unearthly and unique.
A similar scent to me is Karleidoscope just replace the Iris with violet.
atorreteothed – :
Rediscovered this beautiful gem just in time for autumn. So glad I managed to buy a bottle for next to nothing 2 years ago. The prices on eBay are crazy! Like everyone else I’m sad it’s been discontinued. I’d love to try the other YVES Rocher fragrances unfortunately they’re not available in Australia. This is cold and unique, yet sweet on me and lasts for ages. Conjures up images of luxe goth blue velvet. A beautifully dark melancholic fragrance with a hint of sweetness, divine powdery feel is perfect to fall asleep to. Definitely like no other and suits my style perfectly. Bonus points for using natural ingredients.
анатолий ефремович – :
Gosh, you know, these Yves Rocher Secrets d’Essences are little gems. I have owned and re-bought three of them (Rose, Ambre and this) and loved them all to bits. This musky, powdery and patchouli iris is sweet and almost like a liqueur. It is semi-gourmand like the other two (have not tried the Vanille). A small dose of smoke to make it noir rather than sickly sweet. The patchouli really bolsters it along and dries down quite earthy. Impressed!
arq220intitytek – :
if only it lasted; an iris that competes with Le Dix and Metallica; goes on a sharp, sweet iris floral then dries down with a nice vanilla/amber composition but fades so quickly; love the spiciness and patch
RUS2011 – :
Another one discontinued. My first spray of this I just thought ‘wow’. It was like nothing else I’d ever smelt! The first smell was Tonka, overwhelming and I began to wonder where the iris was. But she appears, peeking behind Tonka and patchouli. Violet is the next, entwined in the base notes. I’ve never thought this was a ‘polite’ merge into the background scent. It’s a statement, kooky off key and dare to be different. And I miss it, far more than Rose Absolu which is more like the filling of Beechs’ Rose Creams than the flower.
8081969 – :
Oooh that Iris is a real beauty! She is dark and seductive, woody and dreamy, voluptuous and authentic. But if I could make one tiny change, I would edit out the Coriander.
There is a bitter accord that develops in the beginning through middle from the coriander. On my skin this produces a strange bitterness that I dislike. This lasts only an hour before settling. Then it’s perfect.
If only the coriander were not as prominent, I would wear this every night.
civinni – :
When I’m in the right mood (which I am now) this beautiful fragrance just gives me everything. Feels like falling in slow motion into night blue velvet pillows. Like having a threesome with a glowing black royal Iris from some distant fairy land and a smooth earthy dark patch that tames her and keeps you safe from being abducted by her magic.
This EDP is so strong and super long lasting. I’m happy I have two full size bottles of this heavenly potion. Since they don’t make them like this anymore. Literally.
S0rmat – :
Darkest night at cold forest .I love iris -but in this perfume it’s more solid ,metallic heavy and sweet but not dreamy sweet.
Not a perfume for blind buy.i agree about opening -like half hour it was enormous dry and not comfortable. But after I got very feminine classic fragrance.
Little drop of it at cold weather and open air not small work places:)
dr sabig – :
Definitely a big patch hit on the opening but it soon settles down. I love the fact it is dark. The patch, iris and tonka dominate and its a gorgeous combination. The tonka adds a touch of sweetness. Im glad there is no carrot note for me. I agree that it just gets better over time. A moderate sillage and very good longevity. Its hard to imagine its by YR. Its more a niche fragrance for me. Maybe thats why it was discontinued.
boyiz – :
This used to feel like being strangled with a velvet glove. I loved it! Then something in my chemistry changed and it started smelling only sweet on my skin. Pleasantly sweet, but not nearly as interesting as it used to be.
maxkondim – :
Iris Noir opens with a punch of Patchouli on my skin, makes me sneeze. After 20 minutes its a lovely, warm and very female scent with Iris, Tonka and Ambrette dancing around me. In base I think its a light powdery note too. Very nice indeed!
Iris Noir EdP öppnar med en kraftig dos Patchouli på min hud och det får mig att nysa rejält. Efter ca 20 minuter förändras den till en varm, härlig och mycket kvinnlig doft med Iris, Tonka och Ambrette som dansar runt mig. I basen upplever jag även en mjuk lätt pudrighet. Jättemysig doft!
ahsel79 – :
expressive, but not for everyone!
It was lying unused in my mother’s bathroom, so she allowed me to take it. Apparently he is gone in our offer. I use it recently and really like it, is heavy, clear, mysterious. This is not a smell that pleases everyone. The opinions of people around me are divided, for some interesting and beautiful, and for some, having something irritating. Impresses me the fact that, although the smell is floral, it does have such a dark, “night” note. Gently intoxicating. Perfectly with the elegant feminine outfit.
gsdngo14 – :
One of my favorite YR scents. It is on the darker side, but not overwhelming. Because of its oriental style, it is more of an evening scent than for daywear – although I do not think that it would offend anyone during the day. I was not aware of its discontinuation, and I am unpleasantly surprised: it has been on the market for only a couple of years! I wish I had bought a bigger bottle…
Kotice – :
I haven’t reviewed this perfume yet because it’s somewhat indescribable and because it’s discontinued. I went to some trouble to acquire a bottle from another continent after I smelled the mini that I snagged from ebay. Many thanks to my perfume friend in Luxembourg–I will be forever grateful to you Liz. <3
Iris and patchouli? I have an abundance of perfumes that feature those notes, but this one stands alone. I can’t believe the beauty contained in this scent.
It’s sweet, full, and rich, but not cloying.
I think perfection was achieved here, and my bottle will be treasured and savored.
SoanoDemn – :
It was a dark and stormy night when I stood in front of a cold castle with the gates decorated in Gothic ornaments of iris flowers intertwined with metal spikes and thistles. To walk in or not to walk in…This was the question. I took the plunge and when I walked inside, the castle turned out to be quite a nice place, a bit Gothic but comforting, elegant and in its own way charming. Iris Noir is like that – at first it is cold, dark and overpowering but the harsh opening hides a lovely scent inside.
So this is definitely a patchouli bomb at first. My hubby cannot stand the opening. I have to let it to settle for 10 min at least before he will let me anywhere near him. I love patchouli so I kind of dig this razor-sharp dark personality of Iris Noir but this is an acquired taste and not for everyone. The coriander also adds to its earthy darkness. When the scent settles in, it becomes quite beautiful and well-balanced. There is a seductive vibe from the patchouli which I find quite sensual intertwined with cool and regal iris. The heart notes are woody spicy with very smooth and sophisticated iris. It is a bit powdery but in a very luxurious way. The scent has a decent longevity and a medium sillage.
My advice – try before you buy. I personally find it quite sexy, but my hubby disagrees. I think for the price it is very well-made scent that has a unique personality. I also love the fact that it does not smell synthetic and generic like many modern scents from this price range. Overall score 7/10.
derik5 – :
this is such a sexy scent! my skin just loves this juice. when i wear it i get whiffs of salty black licorice and violets, i think the violets are really the iris but its way dirtier than im used to iris scents to be. the sweetness is balanced out perfectly by the salt licorice and a kinda inky note if that makes any sense? wicked fairies and a magical forest comes to mind when i wear this. sadly this is close to the skin on me, like the majority of perfumes are to be fair. however iris noir always gets noticed and is usually praised when im close to somebody. lasting power is not the best but acceptable. i have smelled this frag on two of my friends and its so different from how it developes on me. waaaaaaaaaaay sweeter, even cloying… try before buy! if you are lucky you will get that cold and sultry scent wich makes iris noir a must have in my collection. need to hunt down another bottle asap!
oen209intitytek – :
at the outset I didn’t like this. I think maybe the bergamot note was too strong and sharp. however, after about five minutes it’s turned really nice and a bit sweeter. this reminds me of a less licorice-y Lolita lempicka in a way. it’s a bit cleaner and less sweet. the longer I wear this the more I like it. it’s a nice alternative to LL, as it seems to be mostly iris and patchouli and not as sweet or complex. this is a lovely scent and I’m so glad I finally got try it…I just wish it wasn’t discontinued!
posdimon – :
The no.1 perfume for a night out when I want to be sexy. This fragrance is the perfect combination of deep dark floral sweetness, very seductive and sensual. I have a collection of perfumes I have especially for evenings, but ever since I bought Iris Noir I don’t even look at the rest. Which is a pity, but on the upper hand that’s the biggest compliment I can give to Yves Rocher.
Very long lasting and the sillage is great as well.
.kbzreywvfy – :
I could do without the bergamot in the opening. It makes the first few minutes of this scent screechy and sharp, like cheap laundry detergent. I love the iris and tonka in it, but the prominent patchouli note and the sharpness of the opening make it less than it could be.
bars6 – :
Iris noir starts with bergamot, which trails along into the heart notes. Although IN starts quite strong it gets to a level of skin scent after a while. After 5 hours I can still smell the iris with some sweet notes, but only when I put my nose on my arm – I wish it was stronger. Patchouli had been out briefly in between, but had to return into its room. In the end I can get a bit of the tonka bean, but only so slightly.
I think it is definitely a nice perfume, but would deserve more sillage and longevity. Can be worn daily and in the office without offending anyone. It is not a fragrance I would wear for going out, for that IN is too shy. Perhaps IN will develop differently in a different season or under different circumstances, on verra.
Menesmoolve – :
Dark and dry.Gloomy and sad. I think it’s just my chemistry. I keep trying to like it,but with that kind of effect, I will not use it before sleep.
Please try before buy! Don’t blind buy!
exaveteew – :
Belle présentation qui correspond bien au produit et à son nom, un peu “vénéneux”: une potion magique violette.
Le prix est correct pour la qualité du parfum.
J’aime cette fragrance originale: fleuri, boisé et vert, poivré, fond patchouli, trèèès sensuel et mystérieux. Je pense qu’il s’adresse plus aux femmes qu’aux jeunes filles.
Il a une très bonne tenue, il est bien présent, enveloppant et signe votre passage, timides s’abstenir.
A noter qu’il ne laisse pas indifférent : plait ou rebute sans milieu.
Un parfum de caractère, moins consensuel que les autres Yves Rocher, que j’apprécie beaucoup.
Il semblerait qu’il soit discontinué, c’est dommage.
valerchikk – :
For once I agree it IS noir! I’m w/ the people associating it w/ a dark witchy brew:
lots of (nice!) patchouli and musk
spicy tonka bean & coriander
earthy scented iris, smokey vs powdery (& my skin takes powder and runs wild w/ it, so I love this difference)
there IS some sort of blackberry nuance in here that is especially noticeable by just sniffing the sprayer. Doesn’t come out on my skin so much, but it’s definitely there.
ALMOST smoky, but not quite… it does ‘haunt’ my nose for a second w/ its spicy smoky floral goodness after sniffing close.
EDIT TO ADD: I love love love falling asleep to this smell. I know it’s probably too pricey to buy just for that purpose now that it’s discontinued but mmmm… I feel like it’s a perfect sleepy time, dusky, relaxing but entrancing fragrance.
With that said I DON’T SEE HOW PEOPLE FIND THIS DEPRESSING! It’s BEAUTIFUL! <3
Викентий Погорелкин – :
This is a very light iris fragrance – not really sure why it’s got Noir in the title. It is an easy iris for those who can’t wear the strong, powerful iris perfumes e.g. Iris Silver Mist and the ilk (and obviously not in the same league as these). It is not however as sweet as Silver Iris from Atelier. Iris Noir does contain the sweet, lighter version of patchouli in here as well and with the tonka bean creates a sort of syrupy fragrance but in quite a transparent manner. I think it’s an OK everyday perfume, one of those scents to wear when you’re not sure what to put on. Would recommend this as an office scent as well. The good thing about Yves Rocher – let’s face it, is the perfumes are pretty cheap and I actually got this one for free from them. They are pretty good with their freebies and discounts. The best one I’ve tried from their range though is Voile d’Ambre. That is a great, cuddly, warm amber.
tigr115 – :
Pleasant iris fragrance.
Usually I like the iris note only in the old fragrances, where it smells very noble.
But I like this modern fragrance with iris. It smells dark, but it’s light fragrance. It smells quite intriguing. And luckily the iris note here doesn’t smell dust or carrot.
A good choice for the iris note lovers.
н.и.к.и.т.а. – :
Very, very pretty!
Although I find this fragrance entirely too sweet for summer ( my hot weather IRIS choice would be the fresh and almost herbal Yardley Iris ), it is both straightforward and charming. A hard fragrance to dislike in the dead of winter, provided sweet patchouli florals do not disagree with you.
What a pity Yves Rocher has discontinued Iris Noir here in the US, while instead promoting the considerably less interesting So Elixir.
Another ( sweet ) purple patchouli fragrance worth trying is Avon’s Imari Seduction. Seduction has an added smoky note that is remarkably appealing, similar to a sweet tobacco aura. A budget beauty to sample before it too is discontinued!!!
steeplejack – :
I don’t feel this fragrance as particularly “Noir”. I am puzzled that some of the reviewers associate it to gothic, dark, scary things.
Seems as many humans are very suggestable to perfume names and the color of the liquid itself… I find it a very soft, polite and somehow not-so-grown-up Iris scent (compared to Chanel no 19, Equistrius, Bois d’Iris from TDC or even Inf. D’Iris Prada)
For me, it is comfort and “politically correct” scent, for the days I don’t feel able to wear any of the bold, statement-making perfumes I own, or when I can’t decide between chypres-florals-gourmands-woodsy-powdery-ambery-musky. When I meet at the office or in town people whose tastes I don’t know and It is risky to schock them.
Good in not-so-cold fall days. It is the “rescue exit” when I am undecided and in a hurry, together with Calvin Klein’s Truth, Gucci Flora, as a few of the Aqua allegorias’ are in the Summer, Max Mara EDP for cooler days and Bois Vanille from Lutens in the winter.
Nice, cozy, harmless.
Rrhsi – :
This made me realise that I don’t like iris notes!
The first time I wore Iris Noir, I was playing a video game where my character had to wander around a big area full of trapped spirits, ruined buildings, restless skeletons. It was all very drab, grey and foggy. The atmosphere was full of despair.
THAT place really suited Iris Noir in my opinion!
The scent has a musty feel to it that really matched the grey, dusty ground and the mysterious mist.
This perfume is really dark, like its name suggests and I still think it is an interesting, quality perfume, for iris lovers…
alexus2309 – :
It’s classy and elegant.It’s sweet but not sugary, powdery and dark Iris,mystery scent.It’s very good smell, I love it. Long lasting is more than 6 hours.So fantastic scent on my skin.Good job YVES ROCHER.
VADU – :
As I am smelling this right now, I still don’t know what to think of it! I have a cold and a head ache at the moment, and this perfume is kind of making it worse..
If I had to describe the smell: Strong and dark. But I can’t figure out if that’s in the positive way..It kind of smells like violet candy? And it’s also a perfume for older women. (I’m 16, this perfume is not for me) I guess for women from age 25-45..I also smell a little vanilla in the dry down. Even though it’s a very dark, mysterieus gothic kind of perfume, it’s also very warm and spicy.. Godd, this is such a complicated perfume! Guess I should wear it tomorrow and hear other people their reactions to ir..
belovkostay2009 – :
I’ve tried it today, ca 12 hours ago, and I can still find the place where I sprayed it, so the longevity is quite fine. It was kind of love for a first sniff. But I wouldn’t call it noir, rather white;)To me it smells like washing powder or bath foam, like when you enter the laundry or some spa:). It smells the same for all 12 hours, but I’m not a perfume expert, so I can’t say if I smell Iris or patch. After one hour after spray of it, I could feel a bit headache, but I always have to get used to wear new fragrance, so I know I will be able to wear it after slowly using with small dosage day by day. I am definitely decided that the Iris noir will be my next buy.
BaJIepQa – :
I finally tried it. I was surprised how strong and really gourmet Iris Noir is. It’s really beautiful but not suitable for younger women who usually prefer lighter scents. But I appreciate that there is such an uncommon scent in Yves Rocher and that I had the opportunity to try how iris really smells like. Longevity is great, sillage very good.
a7nd7rey – :
I’ve been wearing this fragrance for several days now trying to make my mind up about it. Iris Noir is unlike any other scent that I’ve tried. There is something extremely compelling about it.
It has a dark earthy muskiness about it. Like a number of other reviewers, I get a strong impression of blackberries, which I like. Certainly there are more notes involved than what are listed here as this seems to be a fairly complex composition.
Iris Noir is definitely fruity, spicy, earthy, warm and dark with an alluring but not overwhelming sweetness. I love the combination of Patchouli, Bergamot & Iris. I sense absolutely nothing powdery here, I’d say it’s more syrupy or boozy. Practically speaking, I can’t see this as being an everyday scent, but it would be nice to have a larger bottle in my rotation.
The only disappointment in my bottle of EDP is the sillage. After about 2 hours this becomes a skin scent on me. That’s probably a good thing as a friend told me they did not like the scent on me. That friend is not in the habit of making such comments. However, I enjoy the intrigue and comfort of the fragrance, so it’s a nice one to wear at home.
Also,I have noticed that Iris Noir seems to come alive in the outdoors. It’s been raining and windy for 2 days here and the fragrance seems to respond well to those conditions.
The fragrance does linger a long time, 10 hours or more. If I can find a good buy on Iris Noir, I will probably add it to my collection! I believe that this fragrance is discontinued as I couldn’t find it on the Yves Rocher website. There is a fair amount of it for sale on Ebay and Amazon.
timurtashkent – :
Iris Noir is a fragrance of complexity and depth. Spicy, bitter, almost sharp. Not at all how I imagine a typical powdery iris. When the iris reveals itself in the heart of Iris Noir it is in the company of mysterious spicy herbs as if this is a magical witchcraft potion of some sort. It is powerful and strong. It is noir indeed.
JohnXXX – :
It smells warm, deep and rich. Opulent. Syrupy, but not sugar sweet. Heavy. Floral with something deep that doesn’t make it too floral or too something else. I honestly cannot smell any of the distinctive ingredients listed, but the feeling is of a rich luxurious perfume. Well blended ingredients. Perfect for the colder months or if you have the right attitude. It’s imposing and strong, although the sillage is moderate.
It’s the kind of perfume that if sprayed too much can be headache inducing. Most luxury designer perfumes fall in this category for me, unfortunately.
I have Iris Noir on one wrist and Voile D’Ambre on the other. Iris Noir smells so much better, but given its high potential to headaches I think I prefer the amber one.
I understand it will be discontinued soon (you can only get it as EDP in 50 ml and deodorant in my neck of the woods).
carpinteyrouhe – :
strong fresh spicy deep powdery perfume that’s hard to incounter everywhere, simply because it’s a sort of unconventional “overpowering” and “dark” and “sirupy” scent. The word “elixir” describes well the perfume because there is something misterious and intimidating about it. this gem I would recomend to people who don’t wear a perfume because it’s “in fashion”, or because “it smells young” or “fresh”.This is something for people who love to wear “good” perfumes regardless the brand they are. Unfortunately it has been discontinued (wish they’ll bring it back).
promax5836 – :
Really not bad for a non signature perfume. Complex and well blended. I have no complaints really. The fragrance is delightful and elegant and the staying power and sent trail is fairly good. Thumbs up Yves Rocher!
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HAClinton – :
I had it a long time ago, to me it surely was mysterious and dark… IMO it was the best of the secrets d’essences line… unfortunately I found that it is discontinued here… such a shame…
McOneT – :
I’m not sure about this perfume. Some moments I find it really sweet and feminine, but there are moments I feel like it’s almost masculine and a bit harsh. Maybe that’s the noir side to this scent?
This is a perfume I really have to be in the mood for to wear it and I couldn’t wear it daily. I’m not even sure it fits me.
On the right person this would be a very elegant and mysterious perfume. Wouldn’t call it sexy, though.
Edit: I’ve got this perfume a while now, and I’ve really grown to love it. Right now I could wear it daily, but unfortunately I’ve got a small bottle and the perfume is discontinued in my country. 🙁
sanchesfil – :
S’wonderful!
S’marvelous!
Musky with that special organic muskiness of ambrette, a kind of vegetal muskiness, like a garden, this narcotic fragrance is rich in musky ambrette, iris, tonka bean and patchouli. Warm, earthy, powdery from the iris. Very much like iris in situ, earthy, furtive and reticent, with a closely guarded scent that drives bees and some humans wild. But, do not fool yourselves! However lovely I feel that I smell wearing Iris Noir,I have resigned myself to the realization that this one may be reminiscent of the past: vintage, powdery, loamy.
Truly iris, truly noir, this is a patchouli rich spring floral with good projection and silage.
ayuricv – :
I am normally an Yves Rocher lover and I adore iris notes. Surprisingly, though, I did not enjoy this scent. It came on initially gothic and dark, heavy on the musk and patchouli. Then as it dried down when I hoped the spices would warm it up it became a dark bitter scent. Fortunately I only bought a tiny sample bottle.
After a couple of hours the bitterness finally went away to some degree but the darkness and dank gloom remained. This seems to be what some poor doomed woman waiting in a tower for the guillotine would wear. It’s that depressing to me.
I so wanted to love this as I love my other iris scents but I just don’t think this iris and patchouli were meant to be together. The spices make it worse. Their stars got crossed in this scent and the result was not good on my skin.
colorsit2010 – :
I am loving Iris Noir tonight . The rich patch, spices ( I too smell coriander , clove and a peppery scent) warm up the senses with rich tonka bean accents. I would imagine violets, plums,amber and vanilla orchids but I get very little of the starker Iris note I recognize in Yvatis Iris. It is smoother, superbly balanced and I am amazed at it’s longevity. Yves Rocher has come a long way! I recognize the similarity between this one and Imari Seduction only imagine I.S. as a grape tinged version which unfortunately does not last long on me. Props to Y.R. for this one, Neonatura, So Elexir, and Voile d’Ambre. They are excellent in my opinion and my collection would seem bare without them. They also layer beautifully…
begemot101 – :
this is quite light on me, almost a skin scent. very subdued, but i like to wear it at night before bed. to my nose it’s a soft powdery iris fragrance. i find it very gentley sweet and feminine, not loud at all. lasting time is around 3 hrs. on me.
AndrejNaumov – :
To me this scent is a flower, fresh and intense. With a warm woody background. A little spicy too.
I find it sensual, but not sexy. I do not find it dark, or noir. Not bitter, not powdery. I experience no gloominess, nor mystery, happy to do without those!
I enjoy wearing and smelling this tasty, ravishing flower.
sxc105speagoessenda – :
i saw this again in the y rocher brochures-i will order another bottle of this.my bff has been wearing this lately and i keep smelling her around.feeling v nostalgic.just love this one.
dmitrii25 – :
This is an old school masterpiece. Classicaly arranged and well balanced, a good example of harmonic ingredients: nothing too much,nothing to little. Surprisingly enough, I am satisfied with the lasting power too. I did’t expect it, especially because it is nowhere near black orchid or womanity BUT it’s enough. After Guerlain’s Shalimar interpretation of Iris perfume, I thought that noone can throne the Iris as majestic as Shalimar does…and I still think so, hahahaha! Still Iris noir shows a kind face of the Iris, a humble and pleasant sweet Iris. It is not noir in my oppinion, as it’s not dark enough, and I would wear this all year round on any occasion, casual or not.
An overall classic balmy hugging scent and a steal for the price. I definitelly reccomend it!
dnistryk – :
wow – very different! like reviewer said before, dark and witchy – sexy. I love it! Blackberry is there, but not overpowering, patchouli, tonka bean, spicy and a bit of metallic coldness. Awesome – really well done, especially for the price!!
boris1508 – :
Extremely feminine, dark and mysterious fragrance.I can smell the patchouli, tonka bean and dark iris. This is suitable for night time, fall and winter. Smells a lot more expensive than it really is.Somehow it reminds me of Guerlains Shalimar, but without the citrus note.Lovely masterpiece.
НастяД – :
i had it some years back.a really witchy perfume,this belongs to a very feminine,powerful woman who has a bit of a dark side.lovely..
serega245 – :
I quite like this one, even though it’s nothing i normally would wear. I get A LOTTTTT of spices in this, and patchouli. I don’t know what real iris smells like, but i can’t find any florals here. Sillage and longevity both great.
asusen – :
Surprising is the depth and complexity that can be found in this rather inexpensive yet fascinating fragrance, Iris Noir. I’ve had quite a few friends point me in the direction of Yves Rocher, in particular their Secrets d’Essences range, and only now am I thankful for their suggestions. This brand is quality despite what anyone says.
Iris Noir is a lot darker than I expected it to be. The patchouli and tonka bean accords are quite thick and dense. As a result, Iris Noir does smell a tad masculine, but in a way that it is likable for both sexes.
Although iris is supposedly the feature note, I find orris root to be more spot on. Any floral accords in Iris Noir have been darkened by powder, earthy patchouli and musk, further complimented by a unique carrot seed note.
It’s quite important to wait this fragrance out, as what you initially smell may be enough to bring out the soap and scrubbing brush. I applied Iris Noir to both my wrists and neck, and for the first few minutes sat there feeling a little paranoid that I had stunk out the rest of the house. Be warned, the sillage is strong.
Along with the brooding orris root, patchouli and carrot seeds, there was an underlying hint of grapes and plums. It’s nothing like a fruity floral, yet these strange notes intensify the composition and add a juicy richness. I think that Iris Noir makes a fabulous night-time scent, something that really suits formal attire, or even that sleazy nightclub. In my opinion, it could become a little overwhelming for daytime wear.
I’m the kind of girl that likes her iris based scents dry and/or green, but this little number deserves a category of its own. I am thoroughly impressed. Now I can’t wait to explore Yves Rocher further.
Vlad19550 – :
This is a sweet, woody, cool and elegant scent. The colour purple fits it perfectly, since the one thing that comes to my mind when smelling this is cool, moist midnight.. a flabbed white way in the middle of a lush wet meadow with exotic flowers.
There’s something slighty bitter or acrid in it that has the potential to cause you a headache if overapplied. On the other hand it also gives the scent some depth, a new dimension to its inital sweet nature.
I’m very satisfied with the sillage of the frag- it’s thankfully not a skin scent. It also lasts pretty long.
che88 – :
I also find this is a very gothic fragrance, full of that mysterious dark feel I miss so much in Jesús del Pozo’s Halloween. It smells decadent in a strangely alluring way.
What I detect the most in Iris Noir is a powdery-metallic violet note. It surprises me that violet is not listed among its notes, as I notice it much more than the smell of iris, present as one of the heart notes according to the YR site.
Iris Noir can be as light, vibrant and icy cold as it is a warm, slightly spicy floriental. So depending on which of these qualities you prefer to highlight, you can wear it in summer or in cooler weather. But it definitely smells classy whenever you wear it, that’s for sure.
maxximusura – :
After several tries I gave up.
I’m the kind of person that hates anything with Tonka beans and patchouli, I can’t stand both of them and I would probably never will.
For me, Iris Noir is quite deep, dark, mysterious and bitter; I found the opening very medicinal and a bit spicy. The right word to describe Iris Noir should be “gloomy”; It’s like watching/ reading dark comedy like “a series of unfortunate events” or to watch a film like “a nightmare before Christmas” or “Sleepy Hollow”
It’s definitely not for everyday wear since I find it too strong and overpowering. Iris Noir may be considered by others to be elegant and