for the Iris lovers - Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile

i admit, when i first heard about this fragrance i was a mite turned off by it being an Acqua di Parma, since Colonia and Colonia Assoluta turn odd on me. however, i was lucky enough to get a sample - because i am iris-obsessed; scent and color and flower and greek god alike - and loved it. it is floral without sacrificing freshness, citrus without being either sticky-smelling or bitter, and powdery without having the slightest bit of dustiness. best of all, the burning scent that develops in many bergamots gives it some added smoky depth on me, which makes it charming instead of distasteful ;) i've had several family members fall in love with it on me and ask for samples, which is a pretty good metric by any standard.