The first perfume in the series of Prada's Infusions, Infusion d’Iris was the very first fragrance to open the way for Prada's Collection des Infusions. Created in 2007 by the talented perfumer Daniela Andrier, it is a fragrance that defies expectations.
Most of the time, today's fragrances are gendered essences, meaning they address only men or exclusively women. Yet, at the dawn of modern perfumery, eaux de Cologne were unisex fragrances. As if to return to the roots of this ancestral craft, the house of Prada decided, in 2007, to turn once again to unisex creations. And so Infusion d'Iris was born. Rich in multiple contradictions, this fragrance is built around one of the noblest ingredients in the perfumer's entire palette. Presented in a luxurious bottle, it sits at the crossroads of genders and eras. Here is our review of this unique and atypical fragrance.
Olfastory’s review
Infusion d’Iris, a journey beyond eras and beyond genders
Infusion d’Iris by Prada seems to hold within it the entire contradiction of this luxury brand. Indeed, far removed from current trends, it resembles no other fragrance and does not hesitate to blend the feminine and the masculine, the past and the future. While drawing on Prada's rich heritage, it offers a visionary outlook on perfumery. A perfect allegory of our modern world, it addresses men and women alike, regardless of generation. This infusion brings forth the unexpected, while leaving on skin a sense of déjà vu. In reality, Infusion d’Iris by Prada calls upon memory, giving rise to a certain nostalgia. Yet it remains a forward-looking fragrance, as subtle as it is captivating.
Iris as the central ingredient of Prada's fragrance
Infusion d’Iris by Prada is one of the most luxurious essences from the house of Prada. Indeed, as its name suggests, this fragrance honors iris, one of the most expensive ingredients used by today's perfumers. Moreover, this is not just any flower but Florentine Iris Pallida, that is, one of the finest varieties in the world, renowned for its lightness and delicacy. Here, this plant is lit up by mandarin and neroli, two ingredients evoking Prada's Italy but also the freshness of the eaux de Cologne of old. Galbanum, in turn, explores a greener, earthier register, while pairing with a warmer Mediterranean mastic. Finally, Infusion d’Iris by Prada closes with a woody blend of vetiver, cedar and benzoin.
A visual dive into Prada's history
Finally, mirroring the scent it contains, the bottle of Infusion d’Iris by Prada is likewise timeless and ageless. Its pure, elegant lines display a vintage quality while preserving a certain modernity. The historic crest of the house of Prada, founded in 1913, is also present. A pastel touch is added to the cap of Infusion d’Iris, lending it more modernity. Likewise, its base is lightly tinted, as if to give new light and spring-like tones to its visual. As if echoing the fragrance it contains, the bottle of Infusion d’Iris relies on lightness and transparency, a pledge of vitality and freshness.