{"id":6934,"date":"2020-08-05T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T22:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.carrementbelle.com\/blog\/?p=6934"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:00:14","slug":"iris-blue-gold-perfumery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/en\/2020\/08\/05\/iris-blue-gold-perfumery\/","title":{"rendered":"Iris: blue gold of perfumery"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6934\" class=\"elementor elementor-6934\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a6bfa8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a6bfa8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21bbb38\" data-id=\"21bbb38\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa90ebe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fa90ebe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Olfactory treasure of perfumery, iris is a plant that contains many mysteries. Behind its crumpled look and its blue-violet hues, iris is also known for its roots, known as rhizomes. It is these roots that allow perfumers to create exquisite fragrances with powdery and buttery notes. As elegant as it is light, iris only reveals its charms to the most patient, which makes it one of the most expensive and precious raw materials in perfumery. From its culture to its scent, discover all the secrets of the blue gold of perfumery in a journey that will take you to Italy and Morocco.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The origins of the iris<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iris is a rhizome plant native to the Far East which is nowadays cultivated in Italy, Morocco but also in France and China. In Egypt, the iris is a sacred flower. Some paintings of irises dating back to 1500 B.C. can be found in the heart of some pyramids. In Greek mythology, the iris is the messenger of the gods, and its etymology means rainbow. The flower then forms a bridge between heaven and earth to deliver divine messages to humans. Also known as the fleur de lys, it became the symbol of French royalty and later decorated the coat of Louis XVIII arms, who saw it as a sign to protect himself from death. Its blue silk petals often served as models for the painter Vincent Van Gogh and since 1999, the blue and purple iris has been the emblem of Quebec.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of the iris as a scented material dates back to the <a href=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/en\/2019\/10\/30\/perfume-renaissance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Renaissance (s\u2019ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\">Renaissance<\/a> with Catherine de Medici. At the time, the rhizomes were crushed, then sieved and mixed with rice powder, which then gave off a sweet violet scent. This is also why iris notes are generally described as powdery notes. Rice powder was used to perfume wigs, the face and also clothes. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that the big names in perfumery integrated the precious material into their elegant fragrances.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iris cultivation: years of patience<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From planting\u2026<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obtaining iris absolute requires a real know-how and a certain amount of patience! Indeed, this olfactory treasure is not so easily revealed. The iris requires long-term care after planting. It takes no less than 3 years for the plant&#8217;s fragrant compounds to develop in its rhizome, the underground stem on which small roots form. It is only after these long years that the rhizome, then odorless, can be pulled out, cleaned, trimmed and finally cut into slices. This first cleaning job is long and tedious. It is only done by hand to protect the precious roots.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But patience will still be needed as the iris treatment is far from over. Now it is necessary to dry the rhizomes to get rid of more than half of their water and prevent them from getting moldy. After 3 days in a ventilation chamber, the tubers are stored in jute bags for another 3 years. This is all the time they need to secrete the famous irones, the molecules that make up the plant&#8217;s scent principle.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2026 to the absolute<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally dehydrated, the then stone-hard rhizomes are pulverized, and steam distilled. The powder becomes essence and takes on a creamy consistency. This iris butter is extracted with organic solvents to give the iris absolute, the quintessence of elegance and refinement! It will take at least 13 tons of fresh rhizomes and up to 6 years of patience to obtain a single kilo of this elixir sold for high prices, which can reach 100,000 euros per kilo.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"242\" class=\"wp-image-6936\" src=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iris-perfumery-culture-1024x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iris-perfumery-culture.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iris-perfumery-culture-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iris-perfumery-culture-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iris-perfumery-culture-330x78.jpg 330w, https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iris-perfumery-culture-690x163.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<figcaption><em>On the left, a field of iris Pallida, then the rhizomes and on the right the drying in jute bags.<\/em><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One flower for two perfumed species<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a multitude of species of irises, but not all of them have the same odorous properties. From gardens to bottles, the varieties used are however not the same. In perfumery, two species of the plant are grown: the Pallida and the Germanica.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iris Pallida is the most &#8220;luxurious&#8221;. It grows on hillsides, on the rocky and steep lands of Tuscany, between Siena and Florence. It is impossible to mechanize the cultivation of the plant and everything is still done by hand. For several years now, the iris Pallida has also been cultivated in France, where some Italian bulbs were exported by Chanel to its fields in Grasse.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Morocco, another species is cultivated: the iris Germanica. This one is less noble than its Italian cousin. This variety is simpler to cultivate because it is more robust and requires less attention. Its scent remains elegant and refined but it is less sophisticated than the Pallida because the rate of irone is lower. Why? Because the drying time of the rhizomes is less important, going from 3 years to 2 years or even less.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Olfactory masterpiece: the notes of the iris<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But then what does that blue gold smell like that makes perfumers go crazy? To understand the olfactory interest of this plant, you have to study it with a magnifying glass. The iris is made up of two fragrant principles: irone (the most expensive molecule, which is the main indicator of the quality of absolute) and myristic acid. In perfumery, irone can be used alone, it is the ultimate luxury. The nose can also add myristic acid, which also contains irone in smaller quantities.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plant reveals powdery notes, which are often confused with vanilla shades that are much more gourmand. Its scent is delicate, complex and accentuates over time to become very persistent. In perfumery, iris is both floral and woody, with buttery accents and evocative notes of violet. Some even find it has a dry and strawy aspect.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/en\/eaux-de-parfum\/9-555.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"555 (s\u2019ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\">555<\/a>, the iris note delivers its bewitchingly feminine essence&#8230; Contrasting with the virility of a peppery touch and a citrusy top note.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know the origin of the iris and its different fragrant species?<\/p>\n<!-- ===== ADD 1\/3 ===== -->\n<div class=\"cb\">\n<div class=\"cb-sec\">\n<h2 class=\"cb-h2\">Iris in perfumery: an elegance that pairs with everything<\/h2>\n<p>If perfumers hold iris in such reverence, it is also for its versatility. Its <strong>powdery<\/strong> note (at once floral, woody and slightly buttery) slips into the most varied compositions, where it lends a chic, refined signature.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cb-grid\">\n<div class=\"cb-grid-item\">\n<div class=\"cb-grid-item-label\">With flowers<\/div>\n<p>Alongside violet, jasmine or rose, iris refines floral bouquets and gives them a powdery, delicate finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-grid-item\">\n<div class=\"cb-grid-item-label\">With woods<\/div>\n<p>Over a base of sandalwood or cedar, its dry, rooty facet structures the composition and prolongs its elegance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-grid-item\">\n<div class=\"cb-grid-item-label\">With pepper and citrus<\/div>\n<p>Contrasted by a spicy touch or a sparkling citrus top note, the softness of iris gains relief and modernity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is precisely this last accord, poised between softness and character, that we chose to put in the spotlight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ===== ADD 2\/3 ===== -->\n<div class=\"cb\">\n<div class=\"cb-sec\">\n<h2 class=\"cb-h2\">Iris in 555, our powdery, contrasted accord<\/h2>\n<p>At Carr\u00e9ment Belle, iris takes the leading role in <a href=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/en\/eaux-de-parfum\/9-555.html\">555<\/a>. Its powdery note delivers a bewitchingly feminine essence, immediately contrasted by a lively pepper and a citrus top note, over an amber incense base. The result: a <strong>unisex<\/strong> fragrance, both soft and assertive, that plays on the tension so characteristic of iris.<\/p>\n<p>555 is part of our <strong>perfume extract<\/strong> range, the most concentrated version of our juices, and also comes as a <a href=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/en\/diffuseurs-de-parfum\/143-233-555.html\"><strong>diffuser<\/strong><\/a> to enjoy this accord at home.<!-- check EN URL of the 555 diffuser --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ===== ADD 3\/3 ===== -->\n<div class=\"cb\">\n<div class=\"cb-sec\">\n<h2 class=\"cb-h2\">Your questions about iris<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cb-faq\"><details class=\"cb-faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"cb-faq-q\">What does iris smell like in perfumery?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"cb-faq-a\">\n<p>A distinctive powdery note, often likened to violet, with floral, woody and slightly buttery facets. Its scent is delicate, complex, and grows beautifully over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details><details class=\"cb-faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"cb-faq-q\">Why is iris one of the most precious materials?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"cb-faq-a\">\n<p>Because obtaining it demands rare patience: up to six years between planting and absolute, and a very large quantity of rhizomes for a single kilo of material. This largely manual know-how makes it an exceptional ingredient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details><details class=\"cb-faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"cb-faq-q\">Is iris a feminine or a masculine note?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"cb-faq-a\">\n<p>Both! Its powdery softness can read as feminine, but paired with peppery or woody notes it builds thoroughly contemporary unisex accords: that is the choice behind 555.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details><details class=\"cb-faq-item\">\n<summary class=\"cb-faq-q\">Which Carr\u00e9ment Belle perfume contains iris?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"cb-faq-a\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/en\/eaux-de-parfum\/9-555.html\">555<\/a>, where iris takes the lead over an amber incense base lifted by pepper and citrus. 555 comes as a perfume extract and as a <a href=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/en\/diffuseurs-de-parfum\/143-233-555.html\">diffuser<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ===== DISCOVERY SET (end of article) ===== -->\n<div class=\"cb\">\n<div class=\"cb-pack\">\n<div class=\"cb-pack-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/carrementbelle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pack-decouverte.jpg\" alt=\"Carr\u00e9ment Belle Discovery Set\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-pack-body\">\n<div class=\"cb-pack-label\">The Discovery Set<\/div>\n<p>Samples of all our eaux de parfum, to explore the collection on your own skin, at your own pace, and find the fragrance that suits you. 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