Iris von Arnim

Iris von Arnim opens with a peppery-bright burst—tarragon and marigold spark against citrus zest, hyacinth threading through like a whisper. The heart unfolds in creamy, almost indolic florals: iris and jasmine soften into heliotrope's almond sweetness, while ylang-ylang adds a honeyed weight. Patchouli and magnolia ground the florals in something earthy and cool. As it settles, amber and benzoin warm the base into a soft, spiced amber glow; vetiver and sandalwood lend a dry minerality that keeps the vanilla and nutmeg from turning thick. The whole arc feels like a formal garden at dusk—precise, luminous, gently fading into shadow.