Guerlain Iris Pallida Extrait 6 is part of the Les Extraits Signature collection release in 2023. This collection was created by Delphine Jelk and Thierry Wasser. It is a tribute to the origins of the Guerlain heritage - Guerlinade - broken down into each of the six raw materials that comprise it, but they are each complete on their own in these extrait renditions. However, putting them together in different combinations is magic. A rich, extraordinary iris, it has notes of white suede, almond, sandalwood and musk. Guerlain Iris Pallida Extrait 6 is an extrait (pure parfum)
From the brand - "Iris Pallida Extrait 6 reveals iris in its most perfect olfactory expression at Guerlain, unveiling a truly sophisticated signature from within. Abounding in precious, exceptionally powdery iris butter, its enveloping softness turns intense, in an ultimate concentration of 30%. The Guerlain Perfumers have enriched the characteristically powdery facet of iris with notes of almond and musk. This powdery softness is next swathed in a velvety, leathery note akin to white suede, then strengthened at its heart by the creamy texture of sandalwood."
Fragrantica - "Absolutely loved this scent! From first spray, you'll get Iris Pallida, front and center. It's powdery, metallic, with just a hint of violet hovering around it. It's got that elegant Guerlain heliotrope/almond powder supported by a light touch of soft musks and creamy sandalwood. But nothing gets in the way of the star. Now let's talk about the best part....the longevity. For those who are a little disappointed in the strength of L'Art et La Matier line, the extrait will satisfy—at a hefty price. It lasted all day on me (8 hours at least). I got beautiful whiffs of it throughout my wear. The next day, on my shirt I was able to just pick up the sandalwood note. This is nothing like Iris Silver Mist which I also love but ISM is made out of a ton of different iris molecules. Iris Pallida is just the finest iris butter diluted in alcohol. Out of the entire line this was my favorite."
Fragrantica - "It's such a beautiful and rich iris scent. On my skin it starts off as a powdery, musky iris scent. This evolves into the most heavenly orris butter supported by sandalwood and suède. The crazy part is that Guerlain made this goodness lasts for more than 10+ hours on my skin, and much longer on clothing."
Fragrantica - "ris iris and iris, from the opening until the dry down. Powdery with only a hint of lipsticky. Although a bit of other things present, the sweet creamy iris takes the center stage. If you are looking a reference for high quality iris, this is it. Very elegance, good sillage and the longivity is exceptional. Great for both wearing and layering. Love it."
Fragrantica - "This is a gorgeous scent, and my favorite from Guerlain’s new extrait line. A touch of vegetal carrot essence is first to appear, but only lasts a short time. Orris butter emerges—earthy, flowery, peppery, musky, fresh and velvety. An interesting aside —-orris root from start to finish, takes about seven years and more than a ton of rhizomes to produce a pound of absolute, which is worth about $30,000—
Almond, joined by musk is magical and hauntingly beautiful. Suede and green woods join the melange underscored by a gentle powdery softness. Longevity is easily 15+ hours; after all it’s an extrait."
