How it smells
It smells mostly powdery and iris. Iris at the top, iris and sandalwood in the middle and sandalwood and white musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Paris Intense So 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
Montale Paris Intense So Iris EDP in detail
Montale is the house behind Paris Intense So Iris EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Is Paris Intense So Iris long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Prada Infusion De Cedre and Moncler Le Solstice unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and white 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.
Best season for Paris Intense So Iris
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
More from Montale
This house has 59 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Paris Chocolate Greedy, Intense Cafe and Paris Ristretto Intense Cafe.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €129, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Prada Infusion De Cedre and Prada Purple Rain.
Its style
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by iris and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and iris smells and notes like iris and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.71 out of 5.
If you like Paris Intense So Iris, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Prada Infusion De Cedre (5 shared notes), Prada Purple Rain (4 shared notes), The Master Perfumer Absolute Iris N39 (4 shared notes) and Moncler Le Solstice unisex (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, The Master Perfumer Absolute Iris N39 starts from €46.
Questions people ask
Is Paris Intense So Iris better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Is Paris Intense So Iris unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.