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yandex18 – :
This one in particular is very feminine and clean and stays close to the skin that said, it’s stays all day on me , and I can still smell this the next day, yes I would say inoffensive, and beautiful
daga – :
Lovely scent but you have to try it on your skin first and see how it will respond. It didn’t work very well on my skin. Since I love how it smells, I spray it only on my clothes or the area behind the knees if I’m wearing shorts lol.
makc128 – :
Would have thought this would be right up my alley given that I love iris and musk- however it came off smelling medicinal and reminded me of industrial grade disinfectant. Strange antiseptic sourness that pervades and ruins what could have been an amazing scent.
Тейн – :
I thought i would love this one,there are some strong musky notes that overpower the Iris, if this is what white musk smells like count me out
Dsn – :
Ah, I so wanted to love this and I bought it because I thought I would. I regret my decision! This is why from then on I always test a fragrance at least twice before I buy it.
This is a strong, soapy, sour musk with a tang that some people can’t stand to be around, especially if you’ve just sprayed it on. It’s kinda nice, and I would really like it if it wasn’t for that nose clogging powdery sourness. Sigh…
Edit: I finally found a use for it as a deodorant. It actually works quite well!
Edit 2: I found another use for it that blew me away..! I layer it with literally all my other fragrances and it gives this lovely musky powdery base that goes with anything. It might be too powdery on its own, but I’m glad I found a way to actually enjoy it!
dimas76 – :
….Ok, maybe this is feminine but I got news for you: That musk that you call dirt or dirty is right on time. The first half of this perfume smells like a woman AFTER she finished jogging. Quite sexy and realistic if you ask me. “Eww Roge’, you’re weird!!” “Yeah, yeah whatever, eat my shorts.” Not to be promoted as a controversial fragrance, this particular iris transcends beyond the love/hate gossip; thus being very wearable in the second half of its duration. After the musky fumes runs its course, a very green lily emerges as your skin scent. Whether you agree with my stance or not, I’ll tell you this much: It beats the same ole edible arrangements Jo Malone is accustomed to.
pkalash – :
I smell this today and have to agree with Ritarudna, it’s a very powdery version of keihl’s original musc, nothing to go mad about.
caaster – :
I was looking for a clean, fresh, soapy scent and found it in iris & white musc. It is powdery but not baby powder like prada infusion d’iris. Although I don’t enjoy white musk, I overdid it in my teens with body shop white musk, I must admitt it blends great with the iris. Very refreshing. The only downside is that it’s not so unique as the rest of Jo Malone.
micabromo – :
Oh my goodness, this smells so terrible on my skin. I kept it on for a few hours and then sent it right back to Nordie’s. I got a blast of what seemed like a nice iris and then this was overtaken and completely overwhelmed by a terrible antiseptic funk that did not smell like musk or flowers at all. The scent developed into the smell of those lemony antiseptic cakes that are put in toilets and in urinals to mask other smells in public restooms.
Just awful on my skin. The fragrance never recovered from the dreadful scent development described above. I’m sad about this because I usually love all of Christine Nagel’s creations. This one and I just were not meant for one another.
cvj973bedyWelty – :
Really interesting and unique fragrance!
Cool iris with an interesting mix of both powdery and dirty sexy undertones. Makes me smell lovely and earthy. There is absolutely nothing artificial about this perfume, it’s almost as if the fragrance could be coming from you.
Don’t be scared off by the “Intense” label – it’s not overpowering. However, it has amazing longevity – 20 hours later I can still smell it.
atum_mc – :
Wow good stuff!!! Nice creamy white musk with iris. This is exactly what I was searching for. I am a white suede lover ( TF) and ever since was on a hunt for a similar musk so I have a few good skin scents. Well this is one of them , if you enjoy creamy clean white musk that is better than the smell of your own skin , look no more , Jo Malone intense iris & white musk gives you this clean, warm cozy fresh feel that doesn’t necessarily smell like perfume but just rather REAL GOOD 🙂
Oh and I didn’t want to mention all the same things that missk ( a few reviews bellow ) has already said so perfectly. She described it bang on I can’t say it any better. Yet I find it falls on the cleaner side but yes has a little dirt in there , just like white suede , it’s not a dirty musk but by no means super clean either. Like a warm cozy skin scent.
If you like musk and if you like Iris , this is a pretty good combo. It’s a great musk perfume that smells relatively elegant and classy yet casual,,,if that makes any sense !?
I find this a nice casual daily scent but my husband finds it dressy and elegant ! And when I think about it I do find its true , it has those two faces to it. In a way this is what Kiehls does to me too, it’s soapy clean and elegant yet it’s cuddly and daily and comforting.
seruy – :
I’ve only tried this on a card but it smells so delicious I’d love to try it on my skin. These days I get excited about any iris perfume. This isn’t a complex, old-fashioned scent and not does it have the cool, earthy quality of some iris scents. It’s quite simple but attractive.
I use the word ‘delicious’ because the musk adds a sort of gourmand quality to it without the sweetness of some perfumes.
The other thing I noticed is that it sprayed a bright yellow on the card, unlike any perfume I’ve seen. Could that be the ‘intense’ bit? I worry it could stain light-coloured clothes.
ChanelBleu – :
I love love this fragrance it suits mycemestry just perfect mmmmmmmmmmmm
Vetaly87 – :
This is a great white musk which reminds me of a cleaner clair de musc without the animallic notes. Im not keen on iris but it has been well blended with the white musk.
Long lasting and remains close to the skin.
a_stolbova – :
A very modest fragrance, I hardly pick up any iris at all. On me, this is a clean soapy musk fragrance, with low sillage and good longevity.
velial.mii – :
Surprisingly good longevity for a quiet musk scent.
The iris is very well balanced, it doesn’t get too powdery or earthy.
It is one of my favorite’s for every occasion – it is suitable for the office and for evening events as well.
jameswade5 – :
This one may surprise a few Jo Malone fans simply because it is not as prim and proper as her other scents. Intense Iris & White Musk is indeed a musky fragrance, a little on the dirty side of things.
From what I’ve learnt over the years, musk in fragrances can go two ways. Firstly it can be clean, sensual and feminine, secondly it can be dirty, animalic and loud. This fragrance falls into the second category, something that I don’t think anyone would have expected.
Intense Iris & White Musk opens sharply with dirty and damp musk and a hint of sparkling aldehydes. The scent softens over the course of its development, rounding off into a somewhat soapy blend of iris, lily and musk.
My ideal musk is Original Musk by Kiehl’s, which may smell crude to some, but to my nose is sexy and masculine. Intense Iris & White Musk is a touch soapier than Original Musk, but equally as unisex. I am also highly impressed by this fragrance’s longevity, which holds much longer on the skin than the average cologne. Intense is very apt in describing both this fragrance’s sillage and lasting strength.
I really like this fragrance, so much so that I have purchased a sample to test it even further, especially in the colder months. This is an exquisite fragrance that I think at least everyone should try, especially if musk is your thing.
Подвысоцкий – :
Love at first smell, personal aromatherapy.
Equadaaccip – :
This is soft and pretty, but unlike most of this variety is very long lasting and has good sillage. It’s the nicest iris I’ve come across, gentle but not too powdery. I think the Casablanca lily was a great addition to the musk and iris, keeps it from being boring.