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Prada Infusion d’Iris was
released in 2015, as a replacement for Infusion d’Homme which I used to wear.
Personally, I still prefer Infusion d’Homme which was a little bit more
masculine orientated, possibly due to enhanced smoky vetiver note. Infusion d’Iris
Cedre is a tweaked predecessor to fit in a relaunched unisex Infusion line.
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Infusion d’Iris Cedre
strictly follows Prada’s fragrance aesthetics, it is clean, cold and totally
unisex. It opens with just a touch of piercing neroli, and goes straight to
iris. This iris is Prada’s signature - cold, powdery, retro and slightly chemical.
Not the iris we can encounter in Dior Homme. Woodsy notes of cedar give the
slight masculine touch. The warmer benzoin gives this composition needed touch
of human warmth, while the incense somehow stays cold and archaic. The overall
composition is clean, unobtrusive and little bit retro. Like a retro soap or a
bubble bath. I can smell north Italian roots of Prada company (Milan, but also
Bologna or Venice).
It is an ideal fragrance
for office, and one of my favorites for that purpose. To more appreciate this
composition, one should have some gray hair. It even garners compliments in
situations where compliments are rare. This is not mind blowing composition,
but a very solid one in the Prada’s portfolio. Clean, sophisticated, professional
and Italian.
Longevity/ Projection
Average (6-8 hrs) / Moderate
Suggested Wearing
Daytime in spring or
autumn / Work
Alternatives
Any Prada Infusion line (iris plus one
amped note)
Prada Infusion d’Homme – a late
predecessor
Burberry Touch for Men – another solid,
powdery professional composition
Pros
Professional, yet easy to wear
Clean and sophisticated
Little bit nostalgic
Decent performance
Cons
Too soapy or retro for some
Younger audience might consider it boring
Rating
7/10
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