IrisOpens with
GeraniumHeart
VetiverDries down to
Jean-Claude EllenaThe nose · 104 fragrances · also made Hermessence Ambre Narguile (2004)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
The Different Company · Sold as unisex
Bois d'Iris
The quiet serenity of an early morning walk through a fragrant garden, where the crispness of iris and bergamot mingles with the subtle spice of coriander and geranium.
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Bois d'IrisPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for less9.0 Zara · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2000 by The Different Company, Bois d'Iris is a Floral fragrance for women and men, crafted by the renowned perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. This scent opens with an aromatic blend of iris and bergamot, creating a fresh yet earthy foundation. As it develops, notes of geranium and coriander add a spicy complexity, while narcissus and vetiver bring depth and warmth. The composition settles into a powdery base of cedar and white musk, offering a soft, enveloping finish.
For best results, apply Bois d'Iris to pulse points in the morning. The aromatic top notes will dissipate within an hour but make way for a warm, powdery base that lasts throughout the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin than from across a room.
Fig. 01 — Bois d'Iris, The Different Company
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Jean-Claude Ellena
The perfumer of transparencyJean-Claude Ellena is widely regarded as the most intellectual perfumer of the modern era — a minimalist poet whose work redefined what fragrance could be.
“Cézanne's watercolours contain areas of wash that don't overlap. I proceed in a similar fashion.”
Jean-Claude Ellena · The Diary of a Nose (2011) / Frédéric Malle bio
Designer The Different Company
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 13%.