DS&Durga Orris Root
The smell in short
It smells mostly iris and powdery. Chrysanthemum and heliotrope at the top, amber and egyptian jasmine in the middle and earthy notes and lavender at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Orris Root 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 DS&Durga Orris Root
DS&Durga is the house behind Orris Root.
Orris Root: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
More from DS&Durga
This house has 30 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Gateau Blackout unisex, Durga and Black Magenta unisex.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts about as long as Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Les Indemodables Musc Des Sables unisex. Base notes like earthy notes and lavender are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Orris Root through the year
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Le Labo Iris 39 unisex and Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel spread further.
Orris Root dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (6 shared notes), Les Indemodables Musc Des Sables unisex (8 shared notes), Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel (5 shared notes) and Goutal Mon Parfum Cheri, par Camille (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Orris Root?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is Orris Root?
A scent built on iris and powdery.