Infusion d'Iris Cèdre.

Infusion d'Iris Cèdre arrived in 2015, crafted by perfumer Daniela Andrier for Prada’s Les Infusions collection. The line, launched in 2007, reimagines single ingredients as modern, conceptual scents. This edition revives the earlier Infusion d'Homme, swapping its original focus for a cedar‑centric reinterpretation that highlights iris and neroli.

The fragrance’s DNA rests on rare Iris pallida from Florence, paired with Tunisian neroli for a bright opening, and anchored by cedarwood, Somalian incense and Laos benzoin for depth. The contrast between the crisp citrus of neroli and the warm, smoky base embodies Prada’s love of intellectual tension between nature and artifice.

At first spray, Tunisian neroli erupts like a Mediterranean sunrise, its citrus‑green sparkle charging the senses. Within minutes, the heart of iris unfurls, a powdery, almost tactile veil that feels like freshly pressed linen brushed with violet whispers. As the composition settles, cedarwood steps forward, its warm woody tone mingling with smoky Somalian incense and sweet Laos benzoin, creating a quiet, resinous drydown. The base lingers close to the skin for eight to ten hours, moderate sillage keeping the trail intimate yet present, making the scent evolve from bright to comforting without ever losing its refined edge.

Since its 2015 release, the fragrance has become a quiet favorite among those who appreciate a powdery‑fresh iris anchored by cedar and incense, often cited in forums as a sophisticated unisex alternative to more overtly gourmand offerings. Its balanced profile places it alongside other modern classics that value subtlety over flash.