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Floralbase note

Orris Root

Iris rhizome; powdery, suede-like and breathtakingly elegant.

Fragrance Family

Floral

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Italy

Olfactory Strength

Strong · 6/9

Orris Root carries a strong olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a strong material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.

About Orris Root in Perfumery

Orris Root belongs to the floral family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Orris Root

Irresistible

Givenchy · 2020

Gentleman EDP

Givenchy · 2018

Fucking Fabulous

Tom Ford · 2017

Mon Guerlain

Guerlain · 2017

Bloom

Gucci · 2017

L'Homme

Prada · 2016

Decadence

Marc Jacobs · 2015

Man in Black

Bvlgari · 2014

Lazy Sunday Morning

Maison Margiela · 2014

La Vie Est Belle

Lancôme · 2012

Amyris Homme

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2012

Santal 33

Le Labo · 2011

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