Parfum: Story of Iris

During the masterclass Parfum: Story of Iris, we'll tell you all about a unique ingredient within the world of perfume: Iris. We take you through the history and origin of this amazing ingredient and let you experience different fragrance experiences during blind smelling. Grab your box of samples and join our Skins Experts on a sensory adventure.

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1. A short introduction

Welcome, and thank you for joining this masterclass. Over the next hour, we'll dive into the world of perfume together and let you experience iris scents - using ten samples. In the video, we briefly explain the programme of this masterclass. Watch the video and then go on to the next step.

2. Origin & fragrance experience

Where does iris find its origin? When was iris first used? Our Skins Experts answer these questions, among others, in the following video. Learn more about the origin of iris and how processing the ingredient affects the fragrance experience. Watch the video to learn more about the ingredient iris - also known as orris.

3. Tips & Tricks

We would also like to give you some tips to help you get the most out of this masterclass. What is a blotter, and how do you use it? What can you use the cotton bud for? And what can you do if your nose is overstimulated? We're happy to tell you in the video above.

Blind Smelling

4. Blind smelling: Iris in the leading role

Grab sample numbers 1 to 5 and start the video to experience the first scents with our Skins Experts. These are the fragrances in which iris clearly plays the leading role. Do you clearly experience the iris in all these perfumes?

5. Blind smelling: Iris in the background

Grab your blotters and samples again and get ready to explore the next five perfumes. In the perfumes you are about to experience, iris as an ingredient is more deeply incorporated, so you will experience a subtle note of iris. Let our experts tell you all about these next five unique creations with iris.

6. Closing off

You have now experienced all ten iris perfumes. Which do you prefer? When iris is prominent, or when the ingredient is a part of a bigger picture? We hope you've discovered a new favorite during this masterclass.

8. Thank you for joining our masterclass

We hope you had a great time and can imagine you gained many new impressions. That's why we have summarised the most crucial information. Do you have any questions following this masterclass? Ask our Skins Experts online or drop by one of our boutiques.

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