Orris
Orris brings a powdery, cool and precious note, with a texture of root, violets and warm bread. It comes from aged iris rhizome and is one of the most expensive materials in perfumery. A note worth discovering on skin, at your own pace.
Orris, powdery velvet
Orris brings a powdery, cool and precious note, with a texture of root, violets and warm bread. It comes from aged iris rhizome and is one of the most expensive materials in perfumery.
As a powdery note, orris brings a velvety texture and a quiet elegance, like powdered skin. As a heart note, it finds its natural place in the architecture of a composition.
At The Scent Nest, orris is a starting point for discovery: you wear it, let it shift on skin and compare it with other fragrances until the choice becomes personal. You will find it in many creations you can explore in discovery formats.
Frequently asked questions about Orris
What does orris smell like?
Orris brings a powdery, cool and precious note, with a texture of root, violets and warm bread. It is recognised by its velvety, powdery texture and quiet elegance.
Which perfumes contain orris?
It appears mostly in powdery perfumes, floral compositions and sophisticated creations.
Is Orris natural or synthetic?
It is obtained as an absolute or essence, through solvent extraction of the plant material.
Is Orris a top, heart or base note?
It usually works as a heart note in compositions.
