Nirmal, Laboratorio Olfattivo

If you're seeking the hazy perfume mystique of iris Nirmal doesn't quite offer that, it's more the rootiness of iris that you'd find in Iris Silver Mist by Lutens, then the carrot enriches that aspect and violet lends a clear green floral that blends in a way you might call vegetable-like.

Heeley's Iris de Nuit has similar notes, but is totally different - far more poetic, gentle, inky and green in mood. Nirmal is more earthy and autumnal to my nose anyway.

The overall effect is rich, deep, woody and sweet but not at all sugary. Unlike a lot of niche perfumes, it smells like a proper perfume - it's quite abstract, also sophisticated but not heavy or obvious.

I think this perfume would appeal to those who like a classic with contemporary edge. I tend to go for lighter, green irises and the richness of this would only work for me in the deep of winter, but it's lovely, and if you seek depth, elegance, and enjoy woody, rooty perfumes, this is absolutely worth testing. There's something about it that makes me think of leather, suede and dark fruits - which is odd since it has none of those.
For today's tastes I'd say it's fairly gender neutral, neither girly nor macho!