Penhaligon's · 2013
Iris Prima
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
powdery jasmine veil, leathery sandalwood warmth
Scent Notes
Floral
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About This Perfume
Iris Prima by Penhaligon's is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Iris Prima was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Iris and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, Benzoin, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Penhaligon's is an English niche perfumery founded in 1870, best known today for the Portraits line, narrative-heavy scents named after a fictional family, plus the Halfeti, Babylon and traditional Trade Routes ranges. Scendira lists 48 live Penhaligon's perfumes, avg 3., priced $45-$350 (avg $227.41). The catalogue is unisex-heavy (25 unisex, 12 masculine, 9 feminine). Top families are Fresh (18), Gourmand (9), Woody (5), Floral (5) and Warm & Amber (5), with accord signature Woody, Spicy, Sweet, Fresh, Floral. Standout live picks include The Blazing Mr Sam (spiced incense, smoky woods, warm tobacco), The Manoeuvres of the Baroness (powdery cream and orange blossom on soft sandalwood), Changing Constance (salted caramel tea, cardamom warmth, vanilla smoke), Babylon (smoky spiced wood, sweet vanilla haze), and Halfeti Leather (smoky leather satchel, plum and warm spices).
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