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Iris Ganache

Iris Ganache by Guerlain is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women

The Quick Read

A community favourite — a powdery, iris composition with a sweet undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.

powdery warmthvelvety richnesssophisticated depthcocoon-like comfortsoft florals
4.35· 936 Ratings
Created byThierry Wasser
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2007 by Guerlain and crafted by Thierry Wasser, Iris Ganache is a powdery woody fragrance that encapsulates the essence of warmth and comfort. The composition opens with the bright freshness of bergamot before giving way to the rich, velvety notes of white chocolate and cinnamon. At its heart lies iris, which adds a sophisticated depth to the scent, balanced by soft florals like violet. A warm base of patchouli, cedar, vanilla, amber, and white musk creates a cocoon-like embrace that lingers on the skin.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak5.3k
Weak4.5k
Moderate13.9k
Long16.0k
Eternal7.8k
Sillage
Intimate5.4k
Moderate16.0k
Strong11.0k
Enormous11.7k

Application Tips

Apply this fragrance sparingly to allow its powdery and woody accords to develop fully on your skin. It’s best worn close to the body rather than sprayed liberally in the air, as it reads more intimately up close.

03 · The Nose

Thierry Wasser

Founding perfumer · 253 fragrances · French

Thierry Wasser portrait

Thierry Wasser is a contemporary perfumer who as of 2008 was appointed as the in-house perfumer of Guerlain. Prior to this he worked under the fragrance firms Firmenich and Givaudan.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet intimacy of an after-dinner moment, where rich chocolate and spicy notes blend with the lingering warmth of a candlelit room.

Fig. 01 — Iris Ganache, Guerlain

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06 · The Room

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