L'erbolario Acqua Di Profumo Iris Parfum

Notice: I took off one star simply because the scent isn’t my cup of tea. This is an absolutely and purely cosmetic kind of iris, with a slightly chemical undertone — very perfume-y. It smells like old-school beauty products: face powder, lipstick, talcum, and cold cream — the scent from inside a vintage makeup pouch. Not powdery in the way like breathing in a cloud from a loose powder box, but rather the specific scent of powder from the 60s–70s (or perhaps early 80s). The longevity is frankly impressive; it lingers intensely on the wrist for hours, even after a shower (actually, I could still smell it the next morning). However, the projection is moderate — the fragrance is very reserved, dry, and I’d even say prim. It smells clean and crisp, like a freshly starched shirt buttoned all the way up or a bright white sheet of paper. Perfect for the office — there’s zero playfulness here. Unfortunately, it didn’t bring me any olfactory joy. My associations aren’t with a vintage gem, but with an outdated scent. Over 40 years ago, when I was a little child, this is exactly how my grandmother’s grey-haired neighbors used to smell.