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Hermès · 1999

Hiris

FeminineBy Olivia GiacobettiRated 4.2/5 · 2,613 reviews

iris · coriander · carnation

Hiris opens on powdery iris, lifted by coriander, carnation and amber. A heart of neroli and rose softens the iris without leaving it. The base of cedar, almond tree, honey and vanilla leaves a woody, gentle trail, best worn in late autumn.

Hiris bottle by Hermès

At a glance

House
Hermès
Family
Floral
Main accords
Iris, Powdery, Woody, Violet, Floral, Earthy, Aromatic
Top notes
Iris, Coriander, Carnation, Amber
Heart notes
Iris, Neroli, Rose
Base notes
Cedar, Almond Tree, Honey, Vanilla
Launched
1999
Perfumer
Olivia Giacobetti
Gender
Feminine
Rating
4.2/5 · 2,613 reviews

The olfactory pyramid

From the first spark to the trail that stays.

Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Iris, Coriander, Carnation, Amber.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Iris, Neroli, Rose.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Cedar, Almond Tree, Honey, Vanilla.

Moodboard imagined by Effluve for Hiris.

Its moodboard

One fragrance, four tableaux.

Before you wear it, look at it. Effluve composes a moodboard for every fragrance: its light, its textures, its hour.

Its character

Iris, powdery, woody.

  • Iris — dominant
  • Powdery — dominant
  • Woody — dominant
  • Violet — strong
  • Floral — strong
  • Earthy — strong
  • Aromatic — strong
4.2

Community rating

out of 5 · 2,613 reviews

Composed by Olivia Giacobetti.

Questions

What people ask.

What does Hiris smell like?

Main accords: iris, powdery, and woody. Top notes of iris, coriander, carnation, and amber. A heart of iris, neroli, and rose. A base of cedar, almond tree, honey, and vanilla.

Who created Hiris?

It was composed by Olivia Giacobetti for Hermès in 1999.

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