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Orris root

FloralFound in 36 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
28
As Heart Note
7
As Base Note

Perfumes featuring Orris root

Evoke Gold

Evoke Gold

2018
Ajmal
FloralParfumMen
★★★★
Neroli · Pepper
Coromandel

Coromandel

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

Father Figure

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

The Scent

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

Fantasy

2005
Britney Spears
FruityParfumWomen
★★★★
Kiwi · Red Litchi · Quince
Musc Ravageur

Musc Ravageur

2000
Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
OrientalParfumUnisex
★★★★
Lavender · Tangerine · Bergamot · Coriander
Epic Woman

Epic Woman

2009
Amouage
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Caraway · Cinnamon · Pink Nerium Oleander
Gris Dior

Gris Dior

2017
Dior
FloralParfumUnisex
★★★★
Bergamot · Lemon · Mandarin Orange · Patchouli
Daarej

Daarej

2012
Rasasi
OrientalParfumMen
★★★★
Cumin · Cardamom · Artemisia
L'Interdit

L'Interdit

1957
Givenchy
FloralEDPWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes · Strawberry · Spices · Peach
Amazingreen

Amazingreen

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

Gold Woman

2023
Amouage
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes · Neroli · Petitgrain · Frankincense
Lyric Woman

Lyric Woman

2008
Amouage
FloralParfumWomen
★★★★
Cardamom · Cinnamon · Ginger · Bergamot
Gentleman Society Extreme

Gentleman Society Extreme

2024
Givenchy
OrientalParfumMen
★★★★
Nutmeg · Peppermint · Clary Sage
Into the Floral

Into the Floral

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

Gentleman

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

Grey Vetiver

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

Viking

2017
Creed
AromaticParfumMen
★★★★
Pink Pepper · Peppermint · Bergamot · Lemon
Femme

Femme

2006
Zara
FloralEDTWomen
★★★★
Pomelo · Amalfi Lemon · Mandarin Orange · Granny Smith apple
MOD Vanilla

MOD Vanilla

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

Ambre Cashmere

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

No. 5 L'Eau

2016
Chanel
FloralEDTWomen
★★★★
Aldehydes · Lemon · Neroli · Bergamot
Aoud Blue Notes

Aoud Blue Notes

2015
Mancera
OrientalEau de ParfumUnisex
★★★★
Fruity Notes · Lemon · Bergamot · Green Notes
Aromatics Elixir

Aromatics Elixir

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

Musk Pour

2023
Khadlaj
MuskyCologneMen
★★★★
Fir Resin · Grasse Rose · Jasmine · Orris Root
Italian Leather

Italian Leather

2013
Memo Paris
OrientalEDPUnisex
★★★★
Leather · Tomato Leaf · Vanilla
Juniper Sling

Juniper Sling

2011
Penhaligon's
AromaticEDTUnisex
★★★½
Juniper Berries · Orange · Angelica · Cinnamon
No. 5

No. 5

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

Mille Feux

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

Rose des Vents

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

Sunny Side Up

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

Gypsy Water

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

De Los Santos

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

Pour Homme

1996
Bvlgari
WoodyEDTMen
★★★½
Bergamot · Citruses · Galbanum · Green Notes
Beautiful

Beautiful

2006
Estée Lauder
FloralEDPWomen
★★★½
Mango · Freesia · Magnolia · Marigold
Aire

Aire

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