Iris is the most expensive flower in perfumery and the least showy, which is exactly why it works here. Spell on You uses it for texture rather than volume: a cool, powdery, almost suede-like softness that sits under jasmine and musk. The result does not announce itself. It works on the people standing closest to you.
Why you will love this iris perfume
This is a fragrance about skin. The iris gives it a dry, powdery quality that reads as clean rather than perfumed, the jasmine keeps it recognisably floral, and the musk underneath makes the whole thing feel like something you are rather than something you put on. It is intimate by design.
- Real iris, which is expensive and instantly recognisable in texture
- Powdery and soft rather than sweet or sharp
- Jasmine keeps it floral without tipping into heaviness
- Six to eight hours on skin with a close, personal trail
- Works year-round and particularly well in an office
- Refillable bottle
- Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in Grasse
The scent
The opening is soft and slightly cool, with iris giving it a dry powdery texture almost immediately. Jasmine comes through in the first half hour, creamy and white but restrained. Underneath, clean musk builds and stays. There is no dramatic turn in this fragrance; it simply settles closer and closer to the skin as the day goes on.
Who it is for
Anyone who prefers a fragrance that stays within their own space rather than filling a room. It suits daily wear, work, and warm weather, and it is a good choice for anyone who has been told their perfume is too strong. It is also the most forgiving fragrance in the range to layer with others.
How to use it
Three sprays on the neck, chest and wrists. Iris and musk sit best on moisturised skin, so apply body cream first if you can. It will not project loudly no matter how much you use, so there is no risk of over-applying.
Key details
- Fragrance family: floral, musky, powdery
- Key notes: iris, jasmine, musk
- Concentration: eau de parfum
- Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
- Bottle: refillable
- Suitable for men and women
- Sourced and sold by Jmaloo as an independent retailer. Jmaloo is not an authorised Louis Vuitton stockist.
Size
100 ml
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