Crabtree & Evelyn Iris
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is black currant and bergamot. The heart brings iris and orris root. On the skin it settles into patchouli and musk. Overall it smells woody and iris.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
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
A closer look at Crabtree & Evelyn Iris
Crabtree & Evelyn is the house behind Iris.
Who will like Iris
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by iris and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and iris smells and notes like iris and patchouli. Less obvious notes include vetyver. Perfume fans rate it 4.04 out of 5.
Crabtree & Evelyn perfumes worth knowing
This house has 22 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Rose, Extract of Mysore Sandalwood unisex and India Hicks Island Nights.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Iris price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €32, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Ungaro Diva and The Master Perfumer Absolute Iris N39.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Ungaro Diva lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Ungaro Diva spreads further.
Perfumes that smell like Iris
These perfumes have a close smell: Ungaro Diva (6 shared notes), Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist unisex (6 shared notes), The Master Perfumer Absolute Iris N39 (6 shared notes) and Yves Rocher Autour de Minuit unisex (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Iris good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear Iris?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2010.