The Story
Why it exists.
Born from a 19th‑century tale of a Scottish whiskey maker and his wife Elena, Iris Sura translates that secret love‑letter into scent. Ashek Zubayer imagined Elena’s forbidden sips, infusing the finest barrel‑aged whiskey with rare iris, peach and a hint of cacao. The result is a limited‑edition tribute that marries the warmth of a private dram with the delicate waxy heart of natural orris, echoing Byermia’s devotion to authentic, story‑driven perfume.
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Nightcall
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The Beginning
Born from a 19th‑century tale of a Scottish whiskey maker and his wife Elena, Iris Sura translates that secret love‑letter into scent. Ashek Zubayer imagined Elena’s forbidden sips, infusing the finest barrel‑aged whiskey with rare iris, peach and a hint of cacao. The result is a limited‑edition tribute that marries the warmth of a private dram with the delicate waxy heart of natural orris, echoing Byermia’s devotion to authentic, story‑driven perfume.
Byermia’s commitment to raw, traceable ingredients shines here: the orris butter is sourced from trusted growers, delivering a true waxy core without synthetic ionones. Cacao pod and peach give a fleeting fruit‑sweet spark, while oak and Indonesian white oud anchor the composition in smoky, boozy depth. The blend balances gourmand richness with a refined, powdery elegance that few natural iris perfumes achieve.
The Evolution
At first spray, a boozy whiskey accord bursts forward, tinged with oak‑aged warmth and a flash of ripe peach that sweetens the air. Creamy cacao pod follows, wrapping the senses in a buttery, white‑chocolate veil. As the heart settles, pure orris butter emerges, powdery and velvety, anchoring the scent with its waxy, floral intensity. The drydown unfurls oak, rich agarwood, smooth sandalwood and vanilla, creating a lingering, warm woody trail that persists for eight to ten hours, softening but never disappearing.
Cultural Impact
Since its 2025 release, Iris Sura has sparked conversation among niche enthusiasts for its unapologetic cacao richness and natural orris heart. Reviewers praise its buttery smoothness and strong sillage, noting it stands out in a market where synthetic iris dominates. The limited‑edition run has made it a coveted piece, often exchanged among collectors seeking a genuine, warm woody‑creamy experience.
The House
Australia
Byermia is an Australian artisanal perfume house that blends the precision of a trained nose with a family‑driven ethos. Founded by entrepreneur Zannat Lamia and scented by her husband, perfumer Ashek Zubayer, the brand releases limited‑edition fragrances that draw on natural raw materials from around the world. Each bottle arrives as a quiet invitation to explore a carefully balanced scent story, without the flash of mass‑market branding.
If this were a song
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The fragrance feels like a late‑night lounge: smoky, sweet, and warm, echoing the whiskey‑kissed opening and creamy cacao heart.
Nightcall
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