Hiris is one of my favorite hot weather fragrances. Introduced in 1999, I only heard about it a couple of years ago. It is considered a semi-oriental, suitable for a man or a woman. It is iris with an H for Hermes.
Top Notes: Orange blossom, rose, coriander seed
Heart Notes: White iris, black iris, cedarwood
Base Notes: Vanilla, ambrette seed, almond wood
There's been a lot of iris hitting the market in later years, but Hiris stands the test of time. It is both sophisticated and modern. The scent of iris comes not from the flower, which as I remember has very little scent, but from the root or rhizome. Some iris is as cold as ice (notably Iris Silver Mist by Serge Lutens -- which I cannot wear.)
Prada's Infusion d'Iris brought out in 2007 was similar to Hiris, but it lacked any punch. It got tiresome after a while, because it was very light, with not much movement. I found myself overwhelmed (underwhelmed?) by its sameness.
Top Notes: mandarin, orange blossom,
Heart notes: iris
Base notes: galbanum, incense, benzoin, cedar, lentisc and vetiver.
By contrast, Hiris is greener and more earthy. Maybe it's the vanilla that I like, though I don't particularly smell it. Maybe it's the woods in it, in contrast to Prada's. Whatever -- I know I like it better.
For a while I swore off Iris, thinking I had grown tired of it and could no longer wear it, but I find I'm enjoying Hiris again. And my kids think I smell good.
It's a refreshing fragrance, good for this sticky heat we are having. It brings the temps down, if that is possible. Somehow it reminds me of the time I walked along a park in Innsbruck. The park was filled with tulips and smelled earthy and green, along with the scent coming off the water.
Just what I need for a super hot summer day.
Have you ever worn Hiris? do you love it too?
I know a man could wear this well, but it is not so unisex that it leans sharply masculine. I couldn't wear it if it did. Do you prefer Prada's? or not?
Karin
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Hermes Hiris |  |
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Hiris perfume by Hermes for women EDT 3.4oz/100ml spray | |
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Hiris EDT Spray 100ml. By Hermes. Tester Box. | |
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HIRIS Eau de Toilette by Hermes EDT Women Spray 1.6 oz. | |
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HIRIS by Hermes Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 oz | |
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Originally posted 2009-06-14 16:06:43.
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