Chopard has created a new fragrance that celebrates the two cultures of France and the Middle East.
Iris Malika is the quintessence of two cultures coming together in total harmony combining raw materials in unexpected ways for a rich yet inviting fragrance.
“In creating this fragrance, I was inspired by our Haute Joaillerie collection and the people who are at the heart of this story: women. I wanted it to invite them on a journey to a joyful, precious imaginary world. Iris Malika is a tribute to powerful women, those who take their destiny into their own hands. It is an essence fit for a queen.” Said Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director, Chopard.
The perfume celebrates France’s tradition of fine perfumes, of which it is the worthy heir, and the high-end perfumes of the Middle East. Combining the raw materials in a unique way, Chopard has created an unexpected, voluptuous, flavourful yet reassuring iris unlike any other.
Perfumer Dora Baghriche worked with the extraordinary richness of iris and blended it with others in a highly distinctive manner. The iris, that timeless ingredient of French perfumery, is thus enveloped in all the sensuality of the Middle East.
“I saw purple appearing behind the tonka bean: an iris. When I settled on my first accord, I built the perfume around sandalwood to give it a milky aspect and endow the iris with an extremely feminine allure. It has very oriental, very rich overtones. I also worked with benzoin and patchouli, along with other emblematic Middle Eastern materials, like labdanum and olibanum. I used hints of these so as not to camouflage the iris which remains central, combining them with cinnamon and cardamom. I wanted an inviting, silky iris. There is a trace of raspberry in the background which goes well with the iris.” Explained Baghriche
Chopard IMPERIALE Iris Malika Eau de Parfum is now available in the Middle East.
