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05/12/2022
Elysium
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Elysium
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As If Everything Started Again
L'Eau d'Iris is my second purchase from Labeau Fragrances. The journey began with L'Eau de Jasmin, which I reviewed here on Parfumo. I watched the series for a long time; it exhibited among the least expensive fragrances, but I never gave it the right weight. Their modest, minimal bottles, with clearly written names and clean font, tempted me with their unassuming appearance. As you know, the simplest glass bottles can hide a miracle in all this. And right under the miracle, I couldn't wait to try the delicate aroma corresponding to the flowers' names shown on the package. Based on violet and the delicate sensuality of the iris, it also contains citrus notes that make it light and fresh.
L'eau d'Iris announces itself overbearing with an explosion of liquorice-like accords, which could result from the fusion of cardamom pods and carrot seeds together with citrus fruits. It's not just an illusion because that atmosphere lasts for several minutes before the tame oils of lemon peel and bergamot ooze from the big blast. In this phase, the scent is fresh, dark, and watery; the dewy edges of the violet leaves are perceptible from the start.
The closer the fragrance gets to the heart, the more purple flowers sprout from which it takes its name. The dust explodes and intensifies, more and more, supported by the green dampness of the violet leaves. A beautiful interpretation of the iris, which exudes from a veil of violets, more chalky than powdery. I don't get any make-up or lipstick vibe, just something as powdery as dust and chalk. Orange blossoms help create a deep, semi-bitter and non-dominant background. Instead, the rose is almost perceptible, tamed. I can't make it out clearly among the other flowers, and if they did not list it in the pyramid, I wouldn't think it is there. It is not a rosy perfume, no question about it.
On the finish, what remains in the base is a musky and fruity trail on a creamy and woody base. The fragrant peach is present as a sweet and fruity note, wrapped in a white musky coat. Sandalwood is soft, not like pencil shavings or Santal 33 Eau de Parfum, but with a perceptible hint of liquorice, while my nose doesn't detect any sweet, sugary, or burnt tonka bean notes.
It smells glorious after it develops on the skin, a crescendo of dark, dusty, and musky accords, with good persistence for a few hours and a low sillage that makes it ideal for wearing in work environments. I see it worn in spring, the same season that irises bloom. The fact that it is fresh, enveloping, deep, and powdery makes it comforting. It makes me feel good. It is a very charming composition, gentle and manly at the same time.
I base the review on a 60ml bottle I have owned since May 2022.
-Elysium
L'eau d'Iris announces itself overbearing with an explosion of liquorice-like accords, which could result from the fusion of cardamom pods and carrot seeds together with citrus fruits. It's not just an illusion because that atmosphere lasts for several minutes before the tame oils of lemon peel and bergamot ooze from the big blast. In this phase, the scent is fresh, dark, and watery; the dewy edges of the violet leaves are perceptible from the start.
The closer the fragrance gets to the heart, the more purple flowers sprout from which it takes its name. The dust explodes and intensifies, more and more, supported by the green dampness of the violet leaves. A beautiful interpretation of the iris, which exudes from a veil of violets, more chalky than powdery. I don't get any make-up or lipstick vibe, just something as powdery as dust and chalk. Orange blossoms help create a deep, semi-bitter and non-dominant background. Instead, the rose is almost perceptible, tamed. I can't make it out clearly among the other flowers, and if they did not list it in the pyramid, I wouldn't think it is there. It is not a rosy perfume, no question about it.
On the finish, what remains in the base is a musky and fruity trail on a creamy and woody base. The fragrant peach is present as a sweet and fruity note, wrapped in a white musky coat. Sandalwood is soft, not like pencil shavings or Santal 33 Eau de Parfum, but with a perceptible hint of liquorice, while my nose doesn't detect any sweet, sugary, or burnt tonka bean notes.
It smells glorious after it develops on the skin, a crescendo of dark, dusty, and musky accords, with good persistence for a few hours and a low sillage that makes it ideal for wearing in work environments. I see it worn in spring, the same season that irises bloom. The fact that it is fresh, enveloping, deep, and powdery makes it comforting. It makes me feel good. It is a very charming composition, gentle and manly at the same time.
I base the review on a 60ml bottle I have owned since May 2022.
-Elysium
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