L'Art & La Matière
An extraordinary, explosive interpretation of the iris
An iris scent unlike anything ever experienced before…
In an olfactory nod to a Guerlain lipstick stain left on the rim of a coffee cup, Guerlain Perfumer Delphine Jelk made the daring choice to send a powdery-floral heart hurtling towards coffee notes as vibrant as a full-bodied espresso.
At the base, sandalwood, opopanine—a Guerlain signature ambery accord—and vanilla tincture are draped exquisitely around this olfactory tension.
In an olfactory nod to a Guerlain lipstick stain left on the rim of a coffee cup, Guerlain Perfumer Delphine Jelk made the daring choice to send a powdery-floral heart hurtling towards coffee notes as vibrant as a full-bodied espresso.
At the base, sandalwood, opopanine—a Guerlain signature ambery accord—and vanilla tincture are draped exquisitely around this olfactory tension.
Capacity :
100 ML
The fragrance artist’s touch
Iris breaks loose and is vibrantly heightened by powerful coffee.
"If it were a place, a literary café on the Parisian Left Bank."
Evoking that Parisian elegance so dear to Guerlain, Iris Torréfié is an olfactory deep dive into the legendary literary cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Places like Le Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots remain the favourite haunts of artists in the French capital.
"If it were a place, a literary café on the Parisian Left Bank."
Evoking that Parisian elegance so dear to Guerlain, Iris Torréfié is an olfactory deep dive into the legendary literary cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Places like Le Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots remain the favourite haunts of artists in the French capital.
Iris Pallida
A truly precious material, the iris has earned its nickname of “perfumer’s blue gold”. It is not the iris flower that gives us the scent, but its rhizomes, which require three years of growth, followed by a further three years of drying to reveal all their olfactory potential. They are then distilled in order to obtain the iris butter.
At the heart of Iris Torréfié, the Turkish-grown iris Pallida reveals its refined, multifaceted fragrance with powdery, woody and violet accents.
At Guerlain, iris is a core ingredient of the Guerlinade. Lasting through the eras, this flower shows itself in the House’s most legendary compositions.
In the Perfumer’s words
THE ART OF BOTTLING
Taking inspiration from the Guerlain heritage Square Bottle (1870), the L’Art & La Matière bottle is an exceptional object whose design exudes unisex sophistication steeped with modernity.
Made by Pochet du Courval—historic glassmaker of the House—it is infinitely refillable at selected Guerlain Boutiques.
THE ART OF PERSONALISATION
Customise your bottle, choosing from a host of elegant combinations to transform it into your own companion, intimately personal in each and every touch.
IN THE NAME OF BEAUTY
GUERLAIN IS COMMITTED AND TAKES ACTIONS
Since 2007, Guerlain is committed to preserving biodiversity, innovating sustainably, acting for the climate and creating a positive social impact. Above all, we seek to protect one of Nature’s most precious wonders: bees.
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CRAFTING RAW MATERIALS INTO ART
L’Art & La Matière is a collection of olfactory masterpieces for true lovers of all things beautiful, crafted by the hands of the House of Guerlain Perfumers. Every creation in the L’Art & La Matière collection is born of an artistic emotion, an indelible mark left on each Guerlain Perfumer’s memory. As artists guided by their creative genius, they shape the most beautiful materials to create daring works with talent and passion.
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THE ART OF BESPOKE SERVICES
PERSONALISATION
Design your own bottle with a myriad of beautiful materials and colours that are dear to the House of Guerlain.
LIMITED EDITION PLATES
The luxury of personalization is made ultimate with the collection of limited edition plates.
ENGRAVING
Engrave your bottle with initials, a name or your own chosen message.
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