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Intense Iris (EDP)

2017

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Versions Timeline

2017

Intense Iris (Original Release)

Price Range
$71

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Perfumers

Pierre Montale

"Intense Iris is a refined, powdery iris fragrance with a cool and delicate character. Mandarin provides a bright opening before the composition settles into a prominent orris heart. Sandalwood and white musk create a soft, smooth, clean-smelling foundation. The overall effect is airy rather than dense, with a restrained and minimalist structure. Its unisex profile makes it suitable for wearers who enjoy elegant, understated iris scents. The fragrance has also appeared under the related name So Iris Intense in parts of the market."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Calm
Peaceful
Sophisticated
Serene

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Date
Formal

Fun Facts

The fragrance is also known as So Iris Intense on some retail and review listings.

Montale describes the composition as a very powdery perfume centered on iris, sandalwood, and white musk.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusFreshPowderyFloralWoodySynthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

mandarin
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

orris
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

sandalwood
white musk

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Intense Iris is generally perceived as a delicate, watery, and powdery iris scent. Its cool opening develops into a soft, clean drydown with subtle tea-like and musky nuances. Reviewers often describe it as refined, minimalist, elegant, and relatively simple in structure rather than dense or opulent.”

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