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Jo Malone London · Sold as feminine
Iris & White Musk
The quiet confidence of stepping into a well-appointed study where the scent of white iris and musk intermingles, creating an atmosphere that is both refined and welcoming.
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Iris & White MuskPremium · $100–250
61%Similar accords, often for lessIf You Musk · Bath & Body WorksBudget tier, under $40 · shares iris and musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2010, Iris & White Musk by Jo Malone London captures the essence of sophistication and elegance with its powdery, musky base notes that are balanced by the crispness of white iris. Perfumer Christine Nagel crafted this fragrance as part of the Cologne Intense Collection, inspired by the fragrant traditions of the Middle East. The scent opens with a blend of white iris and Casablanca lily before settling into an earthy, slightly animalic musk that creates a warm and inviting aura.
This fragrance blooms slowly, so apply it in layers to build intensity. The powdery iris note is most prominent close to skin, making it best suited for intimate settings or daytime wear when you want a subtle yet sophisticated presence.
Fig. 01 — Iris & White Musk, Jo Malone London
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.
“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”
Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
The Iris & White Musk line
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Designer Jo Malone London
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The originalIris & White MuskJo Malone London · Premium · $100–250Bath & Body Works · 2024If You MuskShares Iris and Muskunder $40★ 4.27 (796)62%Match
Zara · 2019Surrounding ThreadShares Iris and Muskunder $40★ 3.65 (17)
With Lancôme Tresor (original)
Adds amber, woody and fruity; shares musk.
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