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Orris

Orris has a complex, sophisticated scent profile characterized by powdery, soft, elegant, and slightly woody nuances. It offers a delicate, refined fragrance with earthy, rooty undertones and a subtle floral sweetness. The scent is often described as clean, cool, and reminiscent of vintage makeup and cosmetic notes.
Origin and Extraction
Orris is derived from the rhizome (root) of certain iris species, primarily Iris pallida, Iris germanica, and Iris florentina. The roots are carefully harvested, dried for 3-5 years, and then ground into a fine powder or steam-distilled to produce orris butter or essential oil. The most prized orris comes from the Tuscany region in Italy.
History and Culture
Orris has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations. The Greeks and Romans used iris roots in perfumery and medicine. During the Renaissance, it became a prized ingredient in European perfumery. In the Victorian era, it was particularly popular in powdery, elegant fragrances. Today, it remains a luxury ingredient, with a single kilogram of high-quality orris root powder costing up to several thousand dollars.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
The key chemical compounds in orris are irones, which are responsible for its distinctive powdery and woody scent. These are ketones with a complex molecular structure that develops during the aging process of the root. The most important irones are alpha-irone and beta-irone, which contribute to the unique olfactory profile of orris.

Fragrances with Orris

Product shot of Iris Malikhân by Maison Crivelli

Maison Crivelli

Iris Malikhân

8.1/10(6)
PowderyLeathery

Buttery Iris & Smoky Leather

Sample from €9

€190100ml
Product shot of White Rice by d'Annam

d'Annam

White Rice

7.6/10(4)
LactonicFloral

Soft Rice & Pandan

Sample from €14

€16050ml
Product shot of O, Unknown! by Imaginary Authors

Imaginary Authors

O, Unknown!

5.8/10(3)
TeaPowdery

Mysterious tea & powdery whispers.

Sample unavailable

€11050ml
Product shot of Harmonious by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Harmonious

8.8/10(7)
SpicyBoozy

Boozy Powdery Iris

Sample from €9

€355100ml
Product shot of Cupid's Kiss by Electimuss

Electimuss

Cupid's Kiss

8/10(2)
LeatheryFloral

Suede & Iris: Bold Elixir

Sample from €9

€445100ml
Product shot of Velvet Iris by Essential Parfums

Essential Parfums

Velvet Iris

WoodyFloral

Woody Iris with a twist

Sample from €9

€94100ml
Product shot of La French by Byron Parfums

Byron Parfums

La French

6.5/10(2)
PowderyFloral

Powdery Almond Elegance

Sample from €9

€21075ml
Product shot of Majestic Amber by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Majestic Amber

7.8/10(3)
AmberWoody

Regal library of amber-leather

Sample from €9

€340100ml
Product shot of Iris Poulsard by Danner & Flemming

Danner & Flemming

Iris Poulsard

8.3/10(3)
FloralSpicy

Fruity & Spicy Iris

Sample unavailable

€32050ml
Product shot of Kama by Pernoire

Pernoire

Kama

8.6/10(8)
LeatheryFruity

Blackberry, suede & musk elegance.

Sample from €9

€19550ml
Product shot of Ultima Storia by Thomas De Monaco

Thomas De Monaco

Ultima Storia

7.9/10(7)
LeatheryCitrus

Leathery Citrus, Italian Joy

Sample from €9

€27550ml
Product shot of Gardez by Mind Games

Mind Games

Gardez

7.4/10(6)
LeatheryFloral

Leathery gourmand meets popcorn.

Sample from €9

€270100ml
Product shot of Woods in Love by Roos & Roos

Roos & Roos

Woods in Love

7.5/10(2)
WoodyFloral

Fresh floral and woody trail.

Sample from €9

€195100ml
Product shot of Beaumont Sur Mer by Adamo

Adamo

Beaumont Sur Mer

7.1/10(4)
PowderyWoody

Powdery Truffle Elegance

Sample from €9

€240100ml
Product shot of Musk Deer by Zoologist

Zoologist

Musk Deer

7.8/10(3)
MuskWoody

Spicy Winter Wood & Musk

Sample from €9

€24060ml
Product shot of Raw Gold by Thomas De Monaco

Thomas De Monaco

Raw Gold

7.7/10(9)
LeatheryAmber

Bold Leathery Amber Scent

Sample from €9

€27550ml
Product shot of Orris Tattoo/29 by Parle Moi de Parfum

Parle Moi de Parfum

Orris Tattoo/29

9/10(3)
FloralPowdery

Iris elegance, subtly etched.

Sample from €9

€165100ml
Product shot of Les Bras de Morphée by Hellenist

Hellenist

Les Bras de Morphée

7.5/10(1)
PowderyWoody

Powdery Dream Embrace

Sample from €9

€168100ml
Product shot of Dodo Jackfruit Edition by Zoologist

Zoologist

Dodo Jackfruit Edition

8/10(2)
FougèreFruity

Tropical Fruity Fougere

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Fleur de Sable by Liquides Imaginaires

Liquides Imaginaires

Fleur de Sable

8.7/10(7)
SpicyFloral

Windswept desert rose and spice.

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of Queening by Mind Games

Mind Games

Queening

8/10(14)
GourmandPowdery

Creamy vanilla & crisp apple embrace.

Sample from €9

€270100ml
Product shot of Tears on Mystic Sands by Mystikum

Mystikum

Tears on Mystic Sands

8/10(1)
FloralResinous

Exotic floral and smoky oud.

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Vibranna by Sospiro

Sospiro

Vibranna

6.3/10(3)
PowderyFloral

Powdery Orris & Musk

Sample from €9

€276100ml
Product shot of Hoary Date (formerly known as F2) by Toskovat

Toskovat

Hoary Date (formerly known as F2)

6.2/10(6)
ChypreFloral

Classic Chypre, Modern Soul

Sample unavailable

€27560ml
New
Product shot of Sunken Tobacco by Beaufort London

Beaufort London

Sunken Tobacco

EarthyWoody

Honeyed Tobacco by the Sea

Sample unavailable

€15050ml
New
Product shot of Iris Tannat by Danner & Flemming

Danner & Flemming

Iris Tannat

PowderyBoozy

Dark Iris and Wine

Sample unavailable

€32050ml
New
Product shot of Sandalwood in Oak by Scents of Wood

Scents of Wood

Sandalwood in Oak

WoodyGourmand

Sandalwood and burnt sugar

Sample from €9

€22075ml
New
Product shot of Calm in Cedar by Scents of Wood

Scents of Wood

Calm in Cedar

WoodyPowdery

Soft cedar and orris

Sample from €9

€22075ml
Product shot of Hundred Silent Ways by Nishane

Nishane

Hundred Silent Ways

8.2/10(7)
FloralGourmand

Opulent peach-tuberose vanilla

Sample from €19

€22550ml
Product shot of X for Men by Clive Christian

Clive Christian

X for Men

7.1/10(5)
SpicyWoody

Bold spice meets noble woods.

Sample unavailable

€36050ml
Product shot of Rahaba by Anfas

Anfas

Rahaba

8.2/10(8)
GourmandFruity

Lush pineapple meets creamy warmth.

Sample from €9

€24575ml
Product shot of Sonic Flower by Room 1015

Room 1015

Sonic Flower

7.5/10(10)
FloralMusk

Powdery Floral Musk

Sample from €9

€150100ml
Product shot of Wood Infusion by Goldfield & Banks

Goldfield & Banks

Wood Infusion

WoodySpicy

Creamy woods meet spicy citrus harmony.

Sample from €9

€180100ml
Product shot of Sacred Flame by Argos

Argos

Sacred Flame

6.9/10(4)
SpicyWoody

Spicy Amber & Peach

Sample from €9

€290100ml
Product shot of Dragonfly by Zoologist

Zoologist

Dragonfly

7.3/10(12)
AquaticFloral

Aquatic Spring Florals

Sample unavailable

€20060ml
Product shot of X for Women by Clive Christian

Clive Christian

X for Women

6.9/10(6)
FloralChypre

Opulent peach blossom with velvety warmth

Sample from €14

€36050ml