Leather
Spicy
Woody
Notesblack peppercedarwoodgeraniummuskorris (iris root)peonypink peppersandalwoodvioletylang-ylang
Tags
#aftergym
#beast
#sexy
Style
unisex
The stealth wealth elegance of papery/powdery iris root is made severe with the addition of pink peppercorn’s sharp grapefruit nuance. A hint of violet suggests nostalgia, rounded sandalwood and musk adds ease around the seams.
Perfumer: Valérie Garnush
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A pressed shirt, an uncluttered desk, a conversation that gets straight to the point. The pepper gives the powdery iris a firm outline, while violet and soft woods keep the impression composed rather than austere—understated polish with a little bite.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring weather or cool early autumn, when the peppery opening and powdery woods can sit comfortably together. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or upper chest; application beneath clothing can soften the initial spice and keep the iris closer.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to papery iris, cosmetic powder and dry woods, but who prefer a peppery edge to overt sweetness. It suits a restrained aesthetic and an interest in florals that feel textured and structured rather than lush.
Release year
2021
The nose
Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel, also known as Valérie Garnuch, created Iris Baie Rose at Expressions Parfumées. Here, she sets the cosmetic softness of iris and violet against peppery brightness, balancing a nostalgic floral character with a sharper, contemporary outline.
La Closerie’s story
La Closerie des Parfums builds its compositions around precious perfumery materials interpreted through spices from around the world. Founder Valérie Madrid brings together the sensory intimacy of Parisian gardens and a Bordeaux-rooted imagination shaped by travel, developing the fragrances in France with perfumers.
Iris Baie Rose’s concept
Iris Baie Rose explores the tension between modernity and nostalgia: lively pink pepper illuminates soft spring flowers before a powdery finish evokes a cosmetic compact. It joined the collection alongside Patchouli Baie Rose and Patchouli Cannelle, extending the house’s material-and-spice pairings beyond rose and oud.
Extra info
“Baie rose” refers to pink pepper, not rose flower; no rose note appears in the official pyramid. Early launch coverage used the longer name “Iris Floral Baie Rose,” while the current name is Iris Baie Rose.
Notesblack peppercedarwoodgeraniummuskorris (iris root)peonypink peppersandalwoodvioletylang-ylang
Tags
#aftergym
#beast
#sexy
Style
unisex
The stealth wealth elegance of papery/powdery iris root is made severe with the addition of pink peppercorn’s sharp grapefruit nuance. A hint of violet suggests nostalgia, rounded sandalwood and musk adds ease around the seams.
Perfumer: Valérie Garnush
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A pressed shirt, an uncluttered desk, a conversation that gets straight to the point. The pepper gives the powdery iris a firm outline, while violet and soft woods keep the impression composed rather than austere—understated polish with a little bite.
How to wear
Try it in mild spring weather or cool early autumn, when the peppery opening and powdery woods can sit comfortably together. Start with one or two sprays on the neck or upper chest; application beneath clothing can soften the initial spice and keep the iris closer.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to papery iris, cosmetic powder and dry woods, but who prefer a peppery edge to overt sweetness. It suits a restrained aesthetic and an interest in florals that feel textured and structured rather than lush.
Release year
2021
The nose
Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel, also known as Valérie Garnuch, created Iris Baie Rose at Expressions Parfumées. Here, she sets the cosmetic softness of iris and violet against peppery brightness, balancing a nostalgic floral character with a sharper, contemporary outline.
La Closerie’s story
La Closerie des Parfums builds its compositions around precious perfumery materials interpreted through spices from around the world. Founder Valérie Madrid brings together the sensory intimacy of Parisian gardens and a Bordeaux-rooted imagination shaped by travel, developing the fragrances in France with perfumers.
Iris Baie Rose’s concept
Iris Baie Rose explores the tension between modernity and nostalgia: lively pink pepper illuminates soft spring flowers before a powdery finish evokes a cosmetic compact. It joined the collection alongside Patchouli Baie Rose and Patchouli Cannelle, extending the house’s material-and-spice pairings beyond rose and oud.
Extra info
“Baie rose” refers to pink pepper, not rose flower; no rose note appears in the official pyramid. Early launch coverage used the longer name “Iris Floral Baie Rose,” while the current name is Iris Baie Rose.