With Azuris by D:SOL MMXVI, we’re taking a look today at a fragrance that might not immediately come to mind at this time of year. It’s not a warm, spicy gourmand or a cozy, comforting scent, but rather a creation inspired by the endless blue of the southern sky. Oh, how I’d love it if we could see even a little bit of blue sky around here again!
After all, the gloomy weather here on the Baltic Sea coast in northern Germany is characterized by fog and dreariness. That makes it all the more urgent for me to find a fragrance that can break through the thick blanket of clouds and maybe even let the sun peek through. And Azuris is my top choice for this.
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Azuris – An Olfactory Sky Blue
The name Azuris itself is a small neologism. It blends the terms “azure”—meaning radiant blue—and “iris,” the wonderful flower whose rootstock has enriched perfumery for centuries. And it’s precisely with this second component that we’re picking up on a theme we dedicated a post to just a few days ago on the “Aus Liebe zum Duft” Instagram account: fragrances featuring iris and violet that are a world away from powdery notes. Instead, these fragrances interpret these notes as greenish, earthy, even metallic, thereby revealing new and surprising facets.
For me, it’s especially the interplay of iris with fresh, salty, and fruity notes that makes Azuris so intriguing. I’m particularly curious to see how perfumer Michael Nordstrand has brought this composition to life, what nuances he’s drawn out of the iris, and how he’s interpreted the vastness of the blue sky through scent.
Top notes: Mandarin, basil, pink pepper, ginger, fleur de sel (sea salt)
Middle notes: Pear, iris, angelica, cypress, myrtle
Base notes: Cedarwood, violet leaves, pine, musk, oak
Cool, clear, and with a distinct iris note, Azuris opens the fragrance profile. Greenish-tart and subtly powdery, yet so clear that the iris seems more iridescent than classic. Soon, the pear becomes noticeable—not too sweet, not too prominent, and not too ripe. Crisp, also with a greenish edge and authentic fruity notes, it comes across as very clear and transparent, almost molecular in character. A delicate salty note in the background evokes the gentle sound of the sea, while myrtle and cypress add woody, aromatic Mediterranean accents. In the finish, Azuri becomes more lucid, cleaner, and more transparent thanks to the bright, coniferous notes of cedar and pine, which meet greenish, herbaceous violet leaves and airy musk.
Azuris by D MMXVI is a creation that truly succeeds in beautifully capturing the clarity of a blue sky—all without any overt ozone notes. Wonderful! The marine nuances are also so subtle, so delicately rendered—just a hint of saltiness that blends with the radiant and transparent facets to create a sunny, summery, and fresh composition. The pear adds exciting accents, while the iris comes across as more earthy and greenish—without any creamy powderiness—thus proving once again its olfactory versatility. A wonderful, summery, Mediterranean fragrance that expands the D MMXVI portfolio with yet another exciting creation.
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