Orris Root

Orris root is the aged rhizome of the iris plant and one of the most expensive natural materials in all of perfumery. After harvesting, the roots must be dried and stored for three to five years before they develop their characteristic scent — a refined, powdery, violet-like aroma with earthy and slightly chocolatey undertones.

This extraordinary patience makes genuine orris butter worth thousands of dollars per kilogram. Orris root adds a quiet, sophisticated powderiness that gives fragrances an air of understated luxury.

It pairs beautifully with violet for a complete powdery experience, with musk for intimate elegance, with cedar for refined woodiness, with amber for added warmth, and with leather for cool sophistication.