A green woody iris draped in carnal sensuality.

With Velvet Iris, master perfumer Dominique Ropion offers a bold, contemporary homage to one of perfumery’s most noble ingredients: iris. This fragrance captures the soft caress of velvet petals and transforms it into a scent that feels almost tactile lush, elegant, and deeply sensual.

It opens on a breath of spicy freshness, where buchu leaf, pink pepper, and tamarind intertwine to awaken the senses. At its heart, a green floral accord blooms: galbanum, lentisque, and the rare iris concrete evoke the crisp, stem-like freshness of a just-cut bouquet. Gradually, the fragrance warms into an intimate embrace, as sandalwood, labdanum, and Saffiano™ leather - a patented molecule fusing the strength of leather with suede-like softness - settle into a hypnotic, creamy base.

Refined yet provocative, Velvet Iris leaves a powdery, woody, and unmistakably carnal trail. It’s a fragrance that transcends trends, wrapping you in quiet power and velvety elegance.

🔍 Fragrance Notes

• Top: Buchu Leaf, Pink Pepper, Tamarind
• Heart: Galbanum, Iris, Orris, Lentisque (Mastic)
• Base: Saffiano™ Leather, Sandalwood, Labdanum

💡 Why You’ll Love It

• Modern, sensual take on iris by Dominique Ropion
• Warm yet green and fresh: powdery, woody, and leathery
• Concentrated at 17% Eau de Parfum
• 90% ingredients of natural origin
• Unisex, vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free
• Alcohol made from beetroot – no artificial coloring
• Sustainably crafted in France

🌿 Conscious Perfumery

Essential Parfums is committed to crafting fragrances that respect both skin and planet. Velvet Iris reflects that promise: minimalist in formula, mindful in sourcing, and maximum in sensory experience.