Iris Ganache, from Guerlain was released in 2007. The perfumer behind this creation is Thierry Wasser. It has the top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, and White Chocolate, middle notes of Cedarwood, Iris, and Patchouli, and base notes of Amber, Musk, and Vanilla.
A very soft, elegant and beautiful fragrance. I've often thought how violets and iris are both powdery and similar but definitely distinguishable from one another. Iris ganache is where the line becomes blurred. The smell to me transforms from a characteristic iris (make up/pencil shavings) into a very powdery and delicate violet. This is only very subtle mind you it's not positively violet, more like an after thought. Anywway... The opening of Iris ganache is a rich creamy affair much like others in this collection expensive feminine vibes of iris/violet, chocolate, patchouli, vanilla and amber. The drydown becomes more amber and vanilla business it's a lovely thing. Lasts okay but is very mellow after the opening which is fine with me. It's not unwearable for a man but not exactly my first choice. IG is the last one I tried in the collection and I believe it's discontinued now but If you can get your hands on it ladies I'd recommend it.