The traditional arts of Japan are permeated with a dedication to simplicity- the idea that the more diligently and deliberately a flower is placed, or a brushstroke applied, the more significant it becomes. As a guiding principle for perfumery, it represents a departure from the operatic construction of European classics, and it is this principle that makes Iris Homme a deeply distinguished masculine of powerful subtlety.
Iris Homme opens with bright, clarifying citrus, an authentically juicy lemon given masculine contrast with an undercurrent of spicy cardamom that leads into the dry floral heart. The iris in question recalls MPG's classic Iris Bleu Gris in its clean, robust take on the note, but here the naturalism is slightly more incorporated, as an earthy violet and jasmine combination lingers softly but noticeably in the background. A warmly accessible base of ambered sandalwood provides appropriately simple and long-lasting character, making this an ideal fragrance for situations formal and informal alike. Simplicity, after all, leaves ample room for interpretation.
