Iris hits with a creamy, white-buttered punch that smells both delectable and regal. Push it further with high-load orris, and you get that unmistakable purple sweetness: dense, liqueur-like, almost narcotic. Think jasmine, but dyed deep violetā¦
Iāve chased that purple trail hard in Iris Ghalia. If youāve worn it, you knowā¦ itās a full-on dive into irisā syrupy side, where the white floral nuance plays backup while the purple takes center stage. IG is saturated, indulgent, and built to showcase that specific sweet purple profile.
But, what if you could zoom in and feast your nose, not on the savory purple flavor of iris, but on the lush white heart itself?
Sure, I could hand you a clean iris soliflore and youād get the very essence of that white creaminess that makes iris such a treasure. Youād get the white, the cream, the elegance.Ā
But in the olfactory maze that defines EO, any note, any facet, any aromatic crevice you wish to explore must first pass an initiation rite down through the oud underworld so as to emerge lacquered in the most exotic armor of glistening agarwood resin.
Because oud is so insanely dense, thereās an accent to adorn any scent. It can shape-shift into rose, smoke, plum, orange peel ā whatever the build demands. Thatās the mission: Whatās the choicest OUD to grace the white sparkle of iris?
Itās actually not that hardā¦ thereās a super limited class of ouds that are defined by their perfectly complementary profiles.
The hard part is access to such ouds. The caliber oud distilled from agarwood so scarce youād have to drop five figures just to distill a single bottle. It could mean irreplaceable vintage distillations or tracking down old-stock harvests that are already collector-grade.Ā
Tigerwood 1991 is no exception. Using oud that would cost you thousands of $ per bottle (to distill) just to break even ā and thatās not counting three decades of aging that produced its dark, creamy, perfume-like profile ā using such oud in a perfume is justā¦ not something anyone can or would do.Ā
Yet, thatās exactly what your nose gets to bliss out onā¦
Iris, whether rendered as chilly orris root, buttery iris pallida, or a smooth suede-like floral, typically opens with a veil of powder or cream. Even its physical texture is creamy. The mentholated punch of Tigerwood adds a purple hue to the rooty iris, while TWās camphoric pitch threads through the entire composition to imbue it with its musky undertone reminiscent of Oud Ahmad.Ā
Where iris might typically fade into suede or soap, a full gram shot of Tigerwood 1991 holds it up.. Like a cloth that would harden after drying, the orris stays moist and alive and its clarity holds steady throughout your wear. Basically, the oudās dense, resinous presence ā like a tiger chip on a burner ā keeps the iris from turning stale or dusty. Instead, the iris becomes mineral, almost crystalline, as if fossilized in agarwood resin. The finish is neither floral nor woody ā itās iris, oudified.
But itās not how Tigerwood tangoes with irisā¦ TW imbues every facet of Iris Blanc, intertwined with a cast of superb aromatics to wring out the irisā whiteā¦
White champaca and white neroli layered with white rice, white cedar, and white cypress. Tonka bean, to caramelize the orrisā buttery blanc just enough to let a dash of white tea and bright classical-white sandalwood infused with water lily exalt Tigerwoodās exquisite core that seeps through the fragrance.Ā
In addition to the lavish champaca-lotus heart, youāll smell hints of stunning jasmine sambac in tango with the oldest and most limited rose oil in my atelier ā Isparta rose that belonged to the mother of the Sultan, which adds a beautiful diffusivity to the white floral iris oud fest.Ā
TOP
Neroli
White Tea
White Cedar
White Cypress
Hojari Frankincense
HEART
White Champaca
Blue Lotus
Vintage Isparta Rose
Jasmine Sambac
BASE
Tigerwood 1991
Orris Butter/Absolute
Sandalwood
Tonka Bean
Grey Ambergris SQ
If you own Iris Ghalia, this perfume is a brand new (and totally different) profile that will show you the bright white side of iris you never knew existed. If youāve never smelled what the white creamy floral beauty of iris imparts into a perfume, then youāre in for an oud-iris thrill thatāll arouse your senses like nothing else.
**30ml / 50ml / 100ml editions feature a limited edition white stone cap, while the 15ml edition features a resin cap.
Reviews of the previous (no Tigerwood) edition…
Very joyful purple scent. Buttery, fresh, floral with some Borneo depth. For everyday, anytime. Always.
āPawel S
/ Poland
…that very uplifting pristine sensation thatās just stunning!
āSherling S
/ USA
This is peak iris performance. Perhaps even better than its predecessor Iris ghalia. Simply due to the fact that this is more wearable and pleasant. I can see this being more agreeable for people to wear than iris ghalia.
Where Iris ghalia had iris at the forefront, it was usually overtaken by the animalic scent of the musk.
Iris Blanc however is an Iris powerhouse. The borneo kinam compliments the Iris so well, that it maintains its position as the main ingredient all the way through. In fact I would even say it boosts the performance of the Iris in floral beauty only to be smoothened by the orris butter.
This one was a blind buy for me simply because I love Iris and I wanted to see what it smells like with borneo kinam.
Boy was I in for a treat!
UPDATE:
I took too long to get this!
I normally don’t jump for musk as I am more of an oud guy. But when I received a sample of this, I couldn’t resist.
The sweet chocolate and Cinnamon layers of this perfume completely eliminate any animalic musky scent.
This is an absolute treat for me, I’m glad I nabbed one before you guys finished it off
#DoYouEvenIrisBlancBro?
āJesse G
/ Canada
Iris Blanc’s bright and playful character is perfection for the warm and sunny days of spring and summer.
āRezwan G
/ Canada
Iris Blanc by Ensar Oud is a masterpiece in the world of perfumery. Opening with a delicate and powdery iris note, it immediately captures attention with its elegance and refinement. The iris is complemented by hints of citrus that add a refreshing twist without overpowering the floral essence.
As the fragrance develops, it unveils a sophisticated blend of floral and woody accords. The iris remains prominent, exuding a creamy, almost buttery quality that is both comforting and luxurious. Subtle undertones of vetiver and musk provide depth and longevity, ensuring the fragrance evolves beautifully over time.
What truly sets Iris Blanc apart is its impeccable balance and complexity. Each note harmonizes effortlessly, creating a scent that is both timeless and modern. It’s versatile enough to be worn day or night, making it suitable for any occasion where understated elegance is desired.
Ensar Oud’s commitment to quality craftsmanship shines through in every aspect of Iris Blanc. From the carefully selected ingredients to the meticulous blending process, this fragrance embodies sophistication and artistry.
āHaider V
/ UK
As Iāve mentioned before itās a banger and I donāt think anyone is going to dislike it.
Iām really satisfied with the smell of Iris Blanc, the core of it got that juicy sweetness of
Iris Ghalia but the animalic-purpleness of IG got turned into a beautiful bright smelling experience. All the white floral creamy notes blend in so well with the Iris and the final touch of Borneo kinam is like the cherry on top of the pie. Itās a refreshing new take on the Iris and it exceeds my expectations.
The performance is great so far and Iām still getting decant wafts of the one tiny spray that Iāve applied 4 hours ago.
If thereās one thing I can say with certainty, itās that EO and Iris just fit together perfectly and Iris Blanc is another great example for that.
In addition to Musk and Oud, Iris is the third pillar of EO-Signature aromatics that have been always transformed into legendary scents.
UPDATE:
Today Iāve decided to wear Iris Blanc to bring some brightness to this dark and rainy day.
The opening reminds me of Iris Ghalia, a juicy peach ice tea note even if thereās no peach listed in the notes (But itās important to say that itās just this one nuance that reminds me of IG, itās a completely different perfume)
It gets complimented by frankincense, white florals and after a few minutes you can notice how the rose takes over.
The bright floral cocktail gets a creamy finish by the iris butter & sandalwood.
I personally canāt smell any oud in this perfume, for me itās a very heavy floral composition.
The performance is outstanding, sillage and longevity is top tier.
Iām still holding to my statement from my first impressionā¦ I should have bought a 50ml bottle of this perfume.
UPDATE:
Wearing Iris Blanc today after a long time and itās even better than I remember. The creamy orris is so delicate, I know thereās no peach in it but somehow I get this special peach smell that I know from Iris ghalia but in a more brighter way.
Ambergris and oud are prominent in the drydown and blend in perfectly with the creamy bright orris notes
āChris A
/ Germany
Another extremely competent iris composition from Ensar, this lives up to the hype and then some. Very much its own character, you would be doing yourself a disservice thinking of this as an Iris Ghalia flanker.
An effervescent citrus tea top folds into a gorgeous creamy white iris, stark and blindingly pure. A beautiful rendition of one of my favourite notes. I would grab this one while itās still available.
āNathan O
/ Singapore
So very excited about this new Iris Blanc that I just have to put on 2 full sprays to the chest after a clean shower, to get a better feel of this gem vs. the half spray on the back of my wrist earlier today.Ā
I’m no Oud expert, nor would I pretend to be one, but I know good stuff when I smell one, I know what pleases my nose, and there’s a lot of depth and calming effect in this type of Oud that I can’t fully comprehend or explain, I think most Oud head is going to drool all over this stuff though!!
A touch of ambergris here certainly adds a playfulness to the super clean white Iris profile, it doesn’t steal the show, but it’s recognizable because I’ve been playing with both white and grey ambergris tincture recently.Ā It is ethereal as I’ve mentioned previously, certainly NOT a very loud or obnoxious type of scent, it won’t project across town, but it will wrap you in a very enjoyable, nice, and calming scent bubble, it is captivating and hypnotizing at the same time.
Man, is this a gorgeous scent, perfectly balanced, very well-composed scent profile. It immediately reminded me of Gandalf the White and Lady Galadriel, you know it’s powerful but it doesn’t advertise loudly, it’s classy, well-behaved, and regal. Job well done Ensar Oud I am enjoying this release immensely.
If I could change one thing, is that I wish my bank account had a few extra zeros in it, so I could go back to the EO site and load up the cart and hoard this stuff, I need at least a few gallons so I could shower or soak in it!Ā
The floral heart is absolutely stunning, as Ensar mentioned previously this is a completely different scent profile than the Iris Ghalia.
In direct comparison, this Iris Blanc is less fruity up top, as a matter of fact I’m not getting any fruits at all, has a more ethereal and lighter feel in the heart, a bit more delicate if you will. Iām not getting any powdery vibe from the Orris here either, though Orris butter has the tendency to bloom with age, Iris Blanc is not as heavy in Orris as Iris Ghalia, it’s a cleaner Iris feel, and definitely nowhere near the powdery level of Irish Ghalia, the buttery texture is more akin to the skim-milk type creaminess.
The White Champaca backed by a hint of Rose stood out more to me in Iris Blanc. Thereās zero purpleness, just super clean and a layer of silky white floral accord, with a hint of sweetness provided by a very light touch of Hojari and Tonka Bean, lending to a bit of ambery undertone.
At the base, the sandalwood is light without any Mysore funk, while a bit of Grey Ambergris gave the overall scent profile a lively and sparkling feel, with a tiny bit of animalic from the grey ambergris, it smell more like White ambergris to me, very clean, and very high-quality ambergris. Overall not in the same beastly animalic level as IG3, which I’m glad. I feel if there were castoreum or civet, and hyrax in IB, they would only end up tainting the pristine white floral heart.
Iris Blanc is a bit less dense than Iris Ghalia, not as thick, it has a lighter feel, but with good tenacity from the get-go. Iris Blanc is an entirely new scent profile to me as well, a brand new jam, I am unable to associate it with any other EOās floral compositions, not the iris Ghalia, and certainly not Musc Gardenia.
Itās a safe bet that this Iris Blanc will age gracefully and beautifully, without having any deer musk or animalics that could potentially bloom and overpower the gorgeous white florals. Iris Blanc is an instant LOVE from me, immediately sitting right next to IG3, OST, OSQ, and the like, if I had more money I would buy 4 backups of this Iris Blanc like I did with IG3!!
Iris Blanc is a BANGER to me, period.
UPDATE:
I have been binge-wearingĀ Iris BlancĀ non-stop since last Friday, only going for one spray to the upper chest today, and I’m being drowned in aĀ buttery Kinamic White Iris bliss, simply can’t get enough of it! I haven’t been this thrilled about any releases since OST and Musc Gardenia Berke Khanā¦
To my nose, this is one of the most attractive light floral scent profiles I have ever smelled sinceĀ Musc Gardenia Borneo Kinam, andĀ Musc Gardenia White Kinam. Hands down, thisĀ Iris BlancĀ is of theĀ same Oriscent caliber!
Being excited about something, and actually shilling/hawking something aren’t the same thing, I would never tell anybody else to go blind buy ANYTHING, but boy am I glad to have blind-bought this gem myself. All I’ve got to say is, you ought to get your nose on this release, even just a small sample, or a small decant, it’s worth at least a sniff or two, or a non-stop binge fest like… I have been doing in the last few days, this thing slaughtered the summer heat like a champ!
āBen W
/ USA
This is a love. When I said that IB=day and IG=night, I only meant to say that Iris Blanc is brighter and a bit fresher, while Iris Ghalia goes in the direction of darker ouds and animalics. Both are beautiful scents, but Iris Blanc is much more to my personal taste (and my wife enjoys it too!)
In the opening, Iris Blanc feels extremely versatile, with beautiful tea notes forming a bridge between the fresh astringency of neroli and the citrus resinous nuances of frankincense.
The floral heart is lush and ever-so-slightly powdery. Champaca and Blue Lotus sit beautifully on the slight lemony tinge of rose, and Jasmine lends a slight berry-like sweetness.
The base is smooth. A slight warmth of tonka bean compliments the orris butter, and ambergris gives it all a sparkling feel.
Borneo Kinam is among my favourite oud oils. I can certainly detect its influence, and indeed it feels as though the entire composition was built around highlighting its best qualities, similar to how I imagine Angkor was put together to highlight the
Cambodian oud it contains. It’s a beautiful synergy.
An extremely solid release in a time when Ensar has been releasing banger after banger. Oud SQ, Mongolian Musk, Oud Rex, and now Iris Blanc – each of these has been on another level. Only the hope for a mindblowing oudfest release is keeping me from grabbing some of each of these recent releases!
āRenzo C
/ Canada
The spectrum of colors stands out, it is a white iris flower with brightly colored dots, its sweetness stands out in the creaminess and powderiness of the flower.
Iris Blanc has different stages that will surprise you and you will wonder if it is the same perfume. The first notes I noticed were astringent and citrusy neroli, the aquatic blue lotus; It reminded me a little bit of the Mystical Lotus and the camphorated and lemony smell of Hojari, ten minutes later a creamy sweetness began to emerge that reminds me of the jelly nougats, however, the Iris began to dance with the candy, the candied citrus fruits shone around.
The Borneo Kinam gives strength and depth to the perfume, thatās the dark side of the bright Iris, In life itās made of light and darkness; All beings of light have their dark side too. After two hours and the end of the path, the iris matures and becomes the much acclaimed flower that we all know, all the notes sit to witness Iris Blanc.
Bright, sweet, citrusy, astringent, powdery, floral and oudy
āSebastian Y
/ Puerto Rico
Iris silver mist rolling inā¦. a powerful all consuming fog. Bracing grey streaked with yellow hues shot through with that dustiness, sparkle, and slight tongue numbing sensations that occur from the Oriscent Ouds. Overall BK is blended into the composition so seamlessly, unlike for example, my MG BK where the Boreno Kinam stands out like a thunderbolt through the composition, this has more of a softer, more intricate shading of the composition. calming peaceful serene, and built to complement each other from day one.
2 minutes in the white starts radiating from the silver mists, a creaminess deepens the composition
5 mins and the yellows that streaked the grey start taking shape as hojari while, vapours raise from a cup of white tea.
Mid the floral heart truly comes to the forefront, the Iris is ever present Rooty, slightly dusty, supported by the Rose and blue lotus most prominently
In the base we are greeted by an excellent orris butter creamed and sweetened by Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.
The Ambergris is never intrusive or offensive and is as pristine as the best quality white ambergris in the way it is diffusive and supportive of the florals.
One of the most zen floral oud compositions Iāve ever had the pleasure of owing.
Meditative, Contemplating, Sedative
Iris Blanc in Benās words a Banger and one I want to keep spraying again again to get that jaw dropping open to mid.
āRyan L
/ Canada
At first, I am greeted by a greenish, tingly opening that reminds me of pouring a delicious, cool lemonade into a glass. I love cypress in scents and here it is well placed. I would say that the top notes in particular have some parallels to Iris Ghalia (at least for me), but compared to Iris Ghalia, Iris Blanc comes around much brighter and not animalic. One could also speak of Iris Ghalia’s sister.
However, then I notice a transformation in the heart notes, which develops in a completely different direction than Iris Ghalia. For me, a fantastically beautiful, pink-white heart note unfolds in which rose, blue lotus, jasmine and champaka flowers work together perfectly.
The base really seems perfectly blended to me. I perceive the base to be somewhat powdery, woody and warm, in which the orrisbutter develops beautifully.
The Borneo Oud that unfolds here is simply fantastically beautiful and gives the scent a rounding depth.
The scent makes me want to sniff the spots where I applied it again and again.
Absolutely addictive. The more I wear it, the more I discover new facets that continue to surprise me.
This may be the first Ensar fragrance that I could imagine a backup bottle for.
āJakob K.
/ Germany
One of the most realistic iris scent to my nose, experienced a bit of that old school, classic, vintage vibe with this, overall, such a soothing creation this is.
āMuhammad U
/ Pakistan
Tried Iris Blanc today, wow what an great iris fragrance! I haven’t tried Iris Ghalia yet, but I love the super bright powdery style of Iris Blanc a lot. As a total Oud and Iris fan I will have to order a bottle soon, what a magical fragrance.
āPatrick
/ Germany
Iris Blanc – clean tea/neroli, creamy white florals, pure bliss Borneo Kinam!
āFlorent F
/ USA
After smelling several Borneo/malinau oud oil, im pretty confident iris blanc is loaded with it. The dry, woody, camphorous cream at the drydown is unmistakenly malinau’s. With orris butter add a soft waxy floral sweetness and warmth.
āAkiff A
/ Malaysia
I have already had an opportunity to try Iris Blanc before, so let me share my short thoughts about this one:
it starts off a bit dirty with flowers, among I can detect sour, citrusy jasmine and subtle sweet aquatic-like blue lotus, combined giving off delicate indolic undertone.
However, the dirtiness cleans up quickly and I get the bright freshness of white florals led by neroli – “Blanc” in name makes sense. Here is also cypress to add comfortable spiciness.
After a few minutes iris emerges – royal purple with a chocolatey vibe to my nose at first, then transforms to a leathery profile with a pinch of earth. I was afraid the iris will be earthy, carrot-like such as it’s often presented in European fragrances, what I hate by the way, but here nothing like that. Iris accompanied by sandalwood dries down to a soft cream/butter.
Cannot forget about woody notes in the base to add masculinity.You mentioned enthusiasm for trying new scents, I’d say after over thousands of perfumes already known it’s really difficult to arouse it, I could say I was like “burnt out” with little hopes for anything groundbreaking. I could only rely on perfume houses mentioned in the previous email.
But Ensar Oud did it!
I feel like this would be the beginning of my fragrance journey, I can experience new quality to my nose – phenomenal blends and uniqueness of the rarest ingredients. I really enjoy wearing EO perfumes and can’t wait to try new ones!
āPiotr
/ Poland
Itās a summertime winner and crowd pleaser!
āStephon D
/ USA
One of my favourites from EO, and a warm-weather favourite too! I always feel happier after Iāve sprayed some of this on – the way that the frankincense, white tea, cypress and neroli interact with each other in the opening creates a wonderful effervescence that Iāve not seen many other perfumes replicate. Itās as though Iāve just had a sip of lemonade or Coca-Cola; absolutely stunning! Iām also a huge fan of blue lotus in perfumery, so its inclusion here is a massive bonus. The base is equally as beautiful as the opening, with tinges of Borneo Kinam oud permeated by Ensarās famed orris butter absolute (Ć la Iris Ghalia, Iris Noir, etcā¦), which is stunningly smooth and creamy. If only Iād bought a few of these while it was still available!
āMax R
/ Australia
A radiant, floral masterpiece with a refined salty twistāperfect for those seeking elegance wrapped in natureās beauty.
Iris Blanc is a fragrance that feels like stepping into a serene, misty garden by the sea, where florals dance with airy woods and salty breezes. Itās refined, complex, and has an ethereal elegance that lingers softly on the skin.
āThomas W
/ Germany
My holy grail among the purple scents from Ensar. The quality is incredible( like always), yet itās easy to wear and friendly to those around you.
A bright opening turns into a floral drydown, which is quickly overtaken by orris, creamy, smooth, almost buttery, blended like nothing else I know in this category.
Then there’s the addition of Borneo Kinam, which brings in slightly dry woody accents and adds a dense depth to the scent. This is an incredible treat for my senses.
āPawel S
/ Poland
