Iris Poudre – FRÉDÉRIC MALLE | Floral & Powdery Eau de Parfum
A hushed elegance that takes its time. Iris in all its powdery softness — and something more. You know those powdery perfumes that apologize for being so — sweetened, modernized, stripped of their substance to appear more contemporary. Iris Poudre makes no such concessions. Pierre Bourdon, perfumer at Givaudan, also responsible for French Lover in the same collection, embraces iris head-on and fully owns its powdery, satiny, slightly retro dimension. At Frédéric Malle, this absolute freedom produces works that are recognizable at first wear and cannot be confused with anything else. In this Eau de Parfum concentration, the composition opens with immediate floral delicacy. Rose, violet, and ylang-ylang create a fresh and slightly fruity opening — floral without ostentation, luminous without acidity. Iris then arrives at the heart in its full plenitude — powdery, satiny, slightly earthy, with an almost tactile texture. Pierre Bourdon exploits its softest and most feminine facet, without ever hardening or trivializing it. Sandalwood, musk, and tonka bean settle in the base in a creamy, enveloping warmth that prolongs the composition for hours with a discreet yet persistent sillage. Iris Poudre doesn't seek to be noticed. It prefers to be recognized. Iris Poudre is the perfume for those who know that the most accomplished elegance is one that doesn't need to be explained. Top Rose · Violet · Ylang-ylang Heart Iris Base Sandalwood · Tonka bean · Musk Concentration Eau de Parfum Family Floral Sillage Discreet Gender Unisex Fragrance Family Floral Collection → The House All Frédéric Malle collection → A word from Maison Diaphane Iris Poudre is the perfume we recommend to those seeking timeless elegance without compromise. Pierre Bourdon does not seek to modernize iris — he fully embraces it in its powdery and satiny softness. It is a composition of rare coherence and nobility, carried by exceptional raw materials. Experience it in store Olfactory Diagnostic Find your ideal perfume Fragrant Awakening A unique sensory experience D-Day Perfume Create your wedding signature Learn more about Iris Poudre + Iris Poudre Eau de Parfum by Frédéric Malle is a floral unisex perfume composed by Pierre Bourdon — perfumer at Givaudan, also responsible for French Lover in the same collection. It explores iris in its most powdery and elegant facet — a classic, noble composition, built around exceptional raw materials. Available at Maison Diaphane, official retailer in Angers. Free delivery from 100 € (in France). Its olfactory pyramid revolves around a powdery and satiny iris heart of great purity, preceded by a delicate floral opening of rose, violet and ylang-ylang, and extended by a creamy and enveloping base of sandalwood, tonka bean and musk. As an Eau de Parfum, the composition unfolds all its depth and lasts 6 to 8 hours despite its discreet sillage. Iris Poudre is a timeless powdery floral perfume with a discreet sillage, ideal for daytime wear all year round, worn by both women and men. Is Iris Poudre really very powdery? Yes — and that's precisely what sets it apart. Pierre Bourdon doesn't try to tone down the powdery dimension of iris. He embraces and magnifies it. But this powder is satiny and light, never heavy or suffocating — the rose and violet at the top give it a floral freshness that prevents it from turning into talc. It's haute couture powder, not pharmacy powder. What is the difference between Iris Poudre and French Lover, both signed by Pierre Bourdon? French Lover is woody and dry — angular, assertive, unadorned. Iris Poudre is floral and powdery — soft, satiny, enveloping. Both illustrate the breadth of Pierre Bourdon's register: rigorous in one case, delicate in the other. You wouldn't think at first glance that they come from the same perfumer — and that's Bourdon's genius. Is it really a unisex fragrance? Yes — despite its reputation as a feminine fragrance, Iris Poudre works with the same elegance on all skin types. Iris and sandalwood are universal materials. On masculine skin, the powdery dimension recedes slightly in favor of sandalwood and musk — the result is different but just as elegant. What season is Iris Poudre suitable for? All year round during the day. Its floral freshness makes it pleasant in spring and summer, but its satiny warmth and creamy base give it enough depth for autumn and winter. It's a full-season perfume — to be worn daily as a signature scent. Collapse ↑