Unconventional
Vintage/old school
Woody
Notesbavarian iris germanica butterbergamotcardamomcedarwoodhazelnutorris (iris root)sandalwoodtonka beansvetiverviolet leaf absolute
Tags
#fresh
#sexy
Style
unisex
Named after a rare, indigenous red grape variety from the French Jura, this sensual, enveloping iris composition is built on an overdose of Bavarian iris germanica Danner. This varietal is characterized by extreme powderiness and strength. Its fruity-sweet and floral-violet notes are enriched with rare Piedmontese hazelnut extract, tonka bean absolute and sandalwood oil for depth and drama. Cat’s paw softness with all claws hidden.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A soft wool sleeve resting on a polished wooden table, conversation close enough to catch a violet-powder trace: this is a fragrance for an unhurried, intimate register. Hazelnut and creamy woods soften the formal, old-school iris without removing its slightly unconventional edge.
How to wear
Its powdery iris, tonka and creamy woods suggest cooler days and mild evenings. Begin with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the enveloping texture to settle before adding more; in warmer weather, a lighter application should keep the sweet, nutty facets from feeling too dense.
Who it’s for
For lovers of pronounced orris, vintage powderiness and soft woody textures who welcome a less familiar hazelnut accent. It suits tastes that favor tactile, enveloping compositions over sparkling citrus or overtly sugary gourmands.
Release year
2025
The nose
Antoine Lie is known for bold, textural compositions that challenge conventional ideas of beauty, including Rien and Sécrétions Magnifiques for Etat Libre d’Orange. For Iris Trousseau, his experimental sensibility serves a material-led brief: bringing the distinctive character of Bavarian iris into focus through hazelnut, tonka and sandalwood.
Collaborators
Marcel Flemming and Christian Danner developed the Bavarian iris cultivation that supplies the collection’s defining material, following a research direction initiated by chemistry professor Werner Kunz. Their contribution lies in growing and developing the iris material around which Antoine Lie composed the fragrance.
Danner & Flemming’s story
Danner & Flemming connects iris cultivation, processing and perfumery in a single, hands-on undertaking. The raw material determines the creative direction rather than market research, while harvest-specific millésime editions acknowledge the variations of each crop.
Iris Trousseau’s concept
Iris Trousseau grew out of a Bavarian iris-research project that evolved into finished perfumes to help sustain its labor-intensive cultivation. Its name references the old red-grape variety of the French Jura, drawing a connection between the grape’s violet-like elegance and an intensely powdery iris composition enriched with hazelnut, tonka and sandalwood.
Extra info
Trousseau takes its name from a Jura red-grape variety, not a bridal wardrobe. The house’s signature packaging includes a piece of iris rhizome and a vial of pure iris essence, offering a direct encounter with the material behind the perfume. The iris is grown in Bavaria, while the fragrance is made in France.
Notesbavarian iris germanica butterbergamotcardamomcedarwoodhazelnutorris (iris root)sandalwoodtonka beansvetiverviolet leaf absolute
Tags
#fresh
#sexy
Style
unisex
Named after a rare, indigenous red grape variety from the French Jura, this sensual, enveloping iris composition is built on an overdose of Bavarian iris germanica Danner. This varietal is characterized by extreme powderiness and strength. Its fruity-sweet and floral-violet notes are enriched with rare Piedmontese hazelnut extract, tonka bean absolute and sandalwood oil for depth and drama. Cat’s paw softness with all claws hidden.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
A soft wool sleeve resting on a polished wooden table, conversation close enough to catch a violet-powder trace: this is a fragrance for an unhurried, intimate register. Hazelnut and creamy woods soften the formal, old-school iris without removing its slightly unconventional edge.
How to wear
Its powdery iris, tonka and creamy woods suggest cooler days and mild evenings. Begin with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the enveloping texture to settle before adding more; in warmer weather, a lighter application should keep the sweet, nutty facets from feeling too dense.
Who it’s for
For lovers of pronounced orris, vintage powderiness and soft woody textures who welcome a less familiar hazelnut accent. It suits tastes that favor tactile, enveloping compositions over sparkling citrus or overtly sugary gourmands.
Release year
2025
The nose
Antoine Lie is known for bold, textural compositions that challenge conventional ideas of beauty, including Rien and Sécrétions Magnifiques for Etat Libre d’Orange. For Iris Trousseau, his experimental sensibility serves a material-led brief: bringing the distinctive character of Bavarian iris into focus through hazelnut, tonka and sandalwood.
Collaborators
Marcel Flemming and Christian Danner developed the Bavarian iris cultivation that supplies the collection’s defining material, following a research direction initiated by chemistry professor Werner Kunz. Their contribution lies in growing and developing the iris material around which Antoine Lie composed the fragrance.
Danner & Flemming’s story
Danner & Flemming connects iris cultivation, processing and perfumery in a single, hands-on undertaking. The raw material determines the creative direction rather than market research, while harvest-specific millésime editions acknowledge the variations of each crop.
Iris Trousseau’s concept
Iris Trousseau grew out of a Bavarian iris-research project that evolved into finished perfumes to help sustain its labor-intensive cultivation. Its name references the old red-grape variety of the French Jura, drawing a connection between the grape’s violet-like elegance and an intensely powdery iris composition enriched with hazelnut, tonka and sandalwood.
Extra info
Trousseau takes its name from a Jura red-grape variety, not a bridal wardrobe. The house’s signature packaging includes a piece of iris rhizome and a vial of pure iris essence, offering a direct encounter with the material behind the perfume. The iris is grown in Bavaria, while the fragrance is made in France.