Irissime by Jacques Fath, launched in 2009, was conceived as a reverent homage to one of the house's most legendary and elusive perfumes — Iris Gris. The name Irissime is an invented French word, a superlative coined from iris and the suffix -issime, which is often used to express something in its highest or most intense form — much like saying "the most iris." Pronounced as “ee-ree-SEEM,” the name carries a musical elegance and a quiet intensity. It evokes refinement, mystery, and an unapologetic devotion to the iris flower as the heart and soul of the fragrance.
The very sound of Irissime feels like a whispered secret or the lingering breath of silk brushing skin. It conjures imagery of powdered violet twilight, smooth parchment petals, and the wistful grandeur of a perfume long lost to time. Emotionally, it speaks of nostalgia wrapped in modern luxury — the iris, once a flower of antique cosmetics and noble perfumes, reimagined for a woman of grace and individuality in the 21st century.
