Lending base notes of violet, the iris fragrance can vary slightly from plant to plant, giving off additional spicy, woody and dry notes. The delicate suede-like, fleshy scent is what you get when you open a powdery cosmetic case or apply lipstick.

What do iris flowers smell like?

The dried roots of the plant are ground up, distilled and extracted into either a resin, an absolute or a butter. They have a buttery-soft, smooth and skin-like scent. Its powdery aroma is undeniable and can also be reminiscent of suede or even freshly-baked bread.

What does iris scent smell like?

Odor profile: A natural iris (iris root) note is earthy, woody, powdery, reminiscent of boiled carrot. A fantasy iris note is a powdery floral, reminiscent of the violet flower.