Hermes Hermessence, Iris Ukiyoé, Eau De Toilette - Clear

Bright and delicate, Iris Ukiyo interprets the virtually unknown fragrances of the iris flower. I collect prints and have a mental picture of irises in the floating world (the ukiyo- in Japanese) in the works of Hokusai or Hiroshige. They inspired me when I was composing this divertimento based on floral iris. I felt like foiling the classic approach to the iris by working on the flower s fragrances, which are virtually unknown. Its perfume is delicate but very much there, shifting between different notes: rose, orange blossom and mandarin, all expressed by small, impressionistic touches. Jean-Claude Ellena