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Orris root

FloralFound in 26 fragrances

The aged rhizome of the iris plant — powdery, violet-like, and supremely elegant. One of the most expensive perfume ingredients, requiring 5-7 years of drying. It adds unparalleled refinement.

Origin: Tuscany, Italy
👃 Smells Like

Powdery, violet-like, buttery, with a sophisticated, lipstick-like quality

🧪 Role in Perfumery

Adds extreme elegance and a powdery sophistication. The hallmark of luxury in perfumery.

🤝 Pairs Well With
1
As Top Note
19
As Heart Note
6
As Base Note

Perfumes featuring Orris root

Evoke Gold

Evoke Gold

2018
Ajmal
FloralParfumMen
AED 92
★★★★
Neroli · Pepper
Coromandel

Coromandel

2019
Chanel
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 1028
★★★★
Bitter Orange · Citruses · Neroli
Father Figure

Father Figure

2023
Phlur
WoodyParfumUnisex
AED 352
★★★★
Fig · Water Lily · Cassis
The Scent

The Scent

2017
Hugo Boss
OrientalEDPMen
AED 220
★★★★
Ginger · Citruses
Fantasy

Fantasy

2005
Britney Spears
FruityParfumWomen
AED 73
★★★★
Kiwi · Red Litchi · Quince
Epic Woman

Epic Woman

2009
Amouage
FloralEDPWomen
AED 1028
★★★★
Caraway · Cinnamon · Pink Nerium Oleander
Daarej

Daarej

2012
Rasasi
OrientalParfumMen
AED 92
★★★★
Cumin · Cardamom · Artemisia
Amazingreen

Amazingreen

2012
Comme des Garçons
GreenParfumWomen
AED 294
★★★★
Green Pepper · Palm Tree · Hazelnut
Gold Woman

Gold Woman

2023
Amouage
FloralParfumWomen
AED 1028
★★★★
Aldehydes · Neroli · Petitgrain · Frankincense
Into the Floral

Into the Floral

2023
Zara
FloralEDPWomen
AED 44
★★★★
African Orange Flower · Geranium · Jasmine · Jasmine Sambac
Gentleman

Gentleman

1974
Givenchy
WoodyEDTMen
AED 312
★★★★
Honey · Rose · Cinnamon · Tarragon
Grey Vetiver

Grey Vetiver

2009
Tom Ford
WoodyParfumMen
AED 587
★★★★
Grapefruit · Orange Blossom · Sage
Viking

Viking

2017
Creed
AromaticParfumMen
AED 1138
★★★★
Pink Pepper · Peppermint · Bergamot · Lemon
MOD Vanilla

MOD Vanilla

2022
Ariana Grande
GourmandParfumWomen
AED 147
★★★★
Musk · Plum · Pink Freesia
Ambre Cashmere

Ambre Cashmere

2015
Parfums de Nicolaï
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 440
★★★★
Citron · Black Pepper · Mandarin Orange
No. 5 L'Eau

No. 5 L'Eau

2016
Chanel
FloralEDTWomen
AED 440
★★★★
Aldehydes · Lemon · Neroli · Bergamot
Aromatics Elixir

Aromatics Elixir

1971
Clinique
ChypreEDPWomen
AED 202
★★★★
Chamomile · Aldehydes · Clary Sage · Coriander
Musk Pour

Musk Pour

2023
Khadlaj
MuskyCologneMen
AED 51
★★★★
Fir Resin · Grasse Rose · Jasmine · Orris Root
No. 5

No. 5

2015
Chanel
FloralEDPUnisex
AED 440
★★★½
Bergamot · Cassis · Iris · Mandarin Orange
Mille Feux

Mille Feux

2016
Louis Vuitton
OrientalParfumWomen
AED 1028
★★★½
Raspberry · Bergamot
Rose des Vents

Rose des Vents

2016
Louis Vuitton
FloralParfumWomen
AED 1028
★★★½
Peach · Green Notes · Black Currant
Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up

2017
Juliette Has A Gun
FloralParfumWomen
AED 275
★★★½
Vanilla Absolute · Amyris · Jasmine
Gypsy Water

Gypsy Water

2008
Byredo
AromaticParfumUnisex
AED 954
★★★½
Juniper · Lemon · Bergamot · Pepper
De Los Santos

De Los Santos

2022
Byredo
WoodyParfumUnisex
AED 881
★★★½
Sage · Mirabelle
Pour Homme

Pour Homme

1996
Bvlgari
WoodyEDTMen
AED 165
★★★½
Bergamot · Citruses · Galbanum · Green Notes
Aire

Aire

1985
Loewe
FloralEDTWomen
AED 220
★★★½
Aldehydes · Green Notes · Galbanum · Marigold