Niche line Heeley has introduced Chiris, a new unisex fragrance.

This beautiful Iris – Leather accord is a contemporary tribute to the perfumed world of Chiris. Founded in 1768, Chiris was one of the first producers of raw materials and perfumes in France. For over three centuries, from its origins in Grasse, Chiris expanded across the globe to become, by the end of the 19th century the largest producer of natural raw materials in the world. The “Chiris Dynasty”, as it became known, is a remarkable story of human endeavor whose history lies at the origin of modern perfumery.

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Osmanthus, citrus, and peach open with a subtle, tantalizing fruitiness, almost peach-like, that gives this timeless iris theme a distinctive, contemporary edge. Iris pallida, once cultivated by Chiris in Tuscany, blooms at the heart alongside cedar and olibanum. Iris, the precious ingredient contained within the house''s name, is explored here for its deeper woody notes and woven into an oriental leather accord. Leather, vetiver, sandalwood, and amber settle into the base, leaving a warm, lingering trail.

Heeley Chiris is available now at Luckyscent, $390 for 100 ml Extrait de Parfum.

(quote via jamesheeley, second quote via luckyscent)

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