Bronnley White Iris
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is aldehydes and iris. The heart brings lily and jasmine. On the skin it settles into vetyver and musk. Overall it smells white floral and aldehydic.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
White Iris notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Bronnley White Iris
Bronnley is the house behind White Iris.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Van Cleef & Arpels First and Chanel N5 Vintage last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetyver and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €63. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Chanel N5 Vintage but less than Van Cleef & Arpels First.
How far White Iris spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Van Cleef & Arpels First and Chanel N5 Vintage spread further.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by aldehydic and iris. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and aldehydic smells and notes like lily and vetyver. Less obvious notes include sandalwood.
White Iris: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
If you like White Iris, try these
Similar picks to try: Van Cleef & Arpels First (4 shared notes), Chanel N5 Vintage (5 shared notes), Lanvin Arpege (6 shared notes) and Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lanvin Arpege starts from €38.
Questions people ask
What is the best season for White Iris?
Fall.
Can men wear White Iris?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.