The smell in short
The first thing you smell is angelica and ambrette (musk mallow). The heart brings violet and iris. On the skin it settles into Virginia cedar and amber. Overall it smells powdery and violet.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Iris de Nuit unisex 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 James Heeley Iris de Nuit unisex EDP
Iris de Nuit unisex EDP is made by James Heeley. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €266. That puts it on the expensive side.
Iris de Nuit unisex for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. For daytime, Prada L'Homme is a lighter match.
Other James Heeley perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Cardinal unisex, Agarwoud unisex and Athenean unisex.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Prada L'Homme and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like Virginia cedar and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Iris de Nuit unisex through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by violet and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and violet smells and notes like violet and Virginia cedar. Less obvious notes include carrot seeds.
Perfumes that smell like Iris de Nuit unisex
Similar picks to try: Prada L'Homme (4 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (4 shared notes), Xerjoff Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo (3 shared notes) and Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist unisex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Prada L'Homme starts from €120.
More questions
Does Iris de Nuit unisex project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Is Iris de Nuit unisex unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.