Hiris

for Women
by Hermès
Year introduced: 1999
Michael Edwards's Family Classification: Green Floral

Description: H like Hermès, Iris is the flower and goddess of Greek mythology that was transformed into a rainbow: daughter of Electra and Thaumas, Iris was a rainbow linking the Earth and the Heavens. She was a messenger of the gods. It is the first single flower perfume based on iris, one of the more noble and ancient raw materials in perfumery. In Hiris, the flower unveils different nuances, such as iris butter, smelling like flax, absolute, or yet irone, extracted from the essence, as well as black iris obtained from the rhizomes (roots), which gives a chocolaty note.

Top notes: Coriander, carrot, ambrette, carnation

Heart notes: Iris butter, black iris, neroli, rose, hay

Base notes: Cedar, almond tree, vanilla, honey