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Inspired by the spectacular colours of tree leaves during the autumn season , this fragrance blends green and natural leafy notes with earthy tones of iris and vetiver roots , on a warm golden dry down of amber and patchouli .
Limited Edition Autumn Blend : Iris Carmin
Iris Carmin is a new limited edition fragrance by niche perfumery Experimental Perfume Club . This warm and golden scent brings together the comfort of orange blossom absolute , the brightness of neroli and the greenness of fig leaves , basil and petitgrain . Contrasted with earthiness of vetiver and Virginian cedarwood and the warmth of iris and benzoin , this fragrance is evocative of a sunlit walk through a forest changing with the seasons .
At the base notes we have , warming Amber , with the soft and earthy powdery tones of Ambrette seed absolute , iris absolute , animalic Ambroxan and patchouli . Iris Carmin is a powerful , warm , elegant and soft , highly addictive scent that will last for days .
Iris Carmin is one of EPC ’ s limited ephemeral edition blends , that sits along side the brands core Signature Blends range . Produced in small batches and only available while stock lasts .
8ml £ 32 | 50ml £ 125
Available from 28th September online at www . experimentalperfumeclub . com In Store at 53 Monmouth Street , Covent Garden WC2H
Ingredient Highlight : Iris
Iris is a beautiful flower with origins in Italy and Morocco , but only one species is used in fragrance – Iris Pallida . The flower itself actually carries little scent , it ’ s the roots (‘ Orris ’) that do . Once picked the scent of Iris gets better with age so they are often dried for up to 6 years .
During the drying process the roots naturally develop a soft , powdery , clean smell that is amplified once they are ground into a powder . Lastly , the roots are distilled and a wax like substance is left known as orris butter . The smell of the butter is extracted to finally obtain iris absolute . A warm , powdery and woody scent can be noted alongside the floral violet . It ’ s impossible to feel winter when smelling Iris through his comforting cashmere-like notes .
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