2000
Terre d'Iris
Lyn HarrisThe nose · 32 fragrances · also made La Fumee (2011)Portrait →

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Terre d'Iris

The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather-bound book on a sunlit shelf, where the crispness of citrus blends with the subtle earthiness of aged pages.

3.98273 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
citruswoodyaromaticirisfresh spicyearthy
Terre d'IrisPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for lessLalique Pour Homme · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 16 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate37% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak16%
Moderate44%
Long lasting35%
Eternal2%
SillageModerate37% say strong or enormous
Intimate18%
Moderate45%
Strong21%
Enormous16%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine6%
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Unisex71%
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Feminine23%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2000, Terre d'Iris by Miller Harris is a Chypre Floral fragrance that balances the brightness of citrus with the earthy warmth of woody accords and the powdery depth of iris. Created by Lyn Harris, this composition opens with bergamot, bitter orange, and grapefruit, which immediately set a fresh and aromatic tone. The heart notes of rosemary, sage, and African orange flower add a spicy herbal touch before settling into a base of oak moss, fir, orris, resin, and patchouli that grounds the scent in rich earthiness.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are sufficient as this fragrance develops fully close to skin. The citrus top notes are bright and fresh but fade quickly into the deeper woody and mossy base, which carries the scent throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Terre d'Iris, Miller Harris

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03 · The nose

Lyn Harris

Britain's first classically trained female perfumer

Lyn Harris is a British independent perfumer, raised in Yorkshire and Scotland, who trained in Paris under Monique Schlienger before honing her craft at Robertet in Grasse.

32fragrances
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Designer Miller Harris

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Adds green, floral and musky; shares bergamot.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.98/ 5 · 273 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 18%.

Love40%
Like38%
OK4%
Dislike18%
Hate1%
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