Iris Pallida is a dedication to one of perfumery’s most treasured raw materials. To obtain the powdery-woody aroma of iris butter, nearly a thousand kilograms of rhizomes are dried and cured for four years before yielding just two kilograms of extract. Marie Jeanne spent a year and 160 trials refining this formula, blending Iris Florentina butter, Iris Pallida butter, and Iris Germanica absolute into a modern iris accord that avoids dated violet tones. At 28% concentration, the fragrance projects beautifully while remaining delicately elegant. Perfumer Alexis Dadier elevates the iris with sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver for a sensual, contemporary finish.
WHY IT'S SPECIAL
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Triple iris accord: Florentina, Pallida, and Germanica extracts for unmatched depth and texture
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Meticulous creation: perfected after 160 trials and a year of formulation
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Modern iris vision: luminous, powdery-woody without the heaviness of traditional violet tones
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Lasting elegance: a high 28% concentration ensures persistence without overpowering
DETAILS
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Concentration: Eau de Parfum (28%)
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Available sizes: 100 mL / 2.5 mL sample
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Origin: Grasse, France
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Cruelty-free, made with natural essences
NOTES
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Top: Iris absolute, hazelnut accord, cashmeran
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Heart: Iris Pallida butter (Turkey & Italy), Turkish rose
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Base: Sandalwood (New Caledonia), labdanum (Spain), patchouli, ambroxan
THE BRAND
Marie Jeanne uses natural, cruelty-free essences in all its products. Working closely with Robertet perfumers, founder George Maubert—heir to a family influential in perfumery since 1850—creates pared-down, elegant compositions that highlight the individuality of raw materials. Robertet, long regarded as the De Beers of fine perfumery ingredients, has provided the purest and most precious natural extracts for generations, ensuring every Marie Jeanne fragrance reflects uncompromising quality.
