The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris Review + Trompe L’Oeil Draw

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Azzi Glasser is a British bespoke perfumer very popular with Hollywood, BBC stars, (Jude Law, Justin Timberlake, Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Kylie Minogue, and Cindy Crawford among others) or anyone looking for extraordinarily beautiful, interesting, and quirky fragrances that stand out in a crowd. 2015’s limited edition Twisted Iris perfume by Ms. Glasser’s company The Perfumer’s Story is a textbook example of the Azzi Glasser style; completely distinctive and on-trend with hidden depths.

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Also a certain “Je ne sais quois” that is both beautiful and over-the-top extravagant. Trompe L’oeil (pronounced traump-LOY) which means “fool the eye”, is a style of painting used to create three-dimensional images on one-dimensional surfaces. How do these two intersect?  The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris is a spot-on scented olfactive trompe L’oeil, an iris-centric perfume that contains no iris, but cunningly fools your nose into believing that iris is the star of the show.

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“Iris is beautiful, creative, and carefree with this incredible quirky side that is truly irresistible.” – Azzi Glasser

The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris is more akin to Violet her younger niece, who has slipped unnoticed into her chic Auntie’s wardrobe and “borrowed” her slinkiest dress for a night  of dining, dancing, and clubbing.

US Vogue January 2008 *Photographer Steven Meisel©

Opening with a strong presence of citrus from the petitgrain, bergamot, lemon and neroli, you might think you’ve stumbled into a mens classic eau de cologne, the vibe strengthened by clary sage and a wisp of moss from the base. Don’t be fooled however, this “iris-wolf” in “violet-sheep” clothing is an eau de parfum through and through. One minute it’s a classic cologne, the next you’d swear it was an iris-centric chypre. The bergamot-heavy earl grey tea note provides a slightly bitter and tannic fustiness that offset the floralcy of the middle notes of jasmine and geranium. Shifting and changing faster than a chameleon can change color, The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris is twisted indeed, not in a “twisted=crazy” but more like “twist and shout”, since you’ll be shouting for joy when you find yourself sniffing your wrist all day long and whether you think you smell iris or not, The epitome of the perfect Boho-chic fragrance, The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris is sheer delight from start to finish. If I had first discovered it on its release in 2015 there is no question that it would have been in my top ten of that year.

Notes: Earl Grey tea, petitgrain, fig, bergamot, lemon, violet, jasmine, clary sage, geranium, neroli, cedarwood, moss, galbanum, musk

Disclosure: Thanks so much to Europerfumes for my tester of The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris. The opinions are my own.

-Robert Herrmann, Senior Editor

-Art Direction: Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief

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Thanks to the generosity of Europerfumes the USA Distributor we have a 30 ml botte for one lucky reader in the USA. The draw is for registered readers only, so be sure to register if you have not done so. To be eligible please let us know what you thought of Robert’s review of The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris.  Draw closes 4/17/2019            

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38 comments

  • What a great article Robert!  I love the comment, The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris Twisted Iris is a spot-on scented olfactive trompe L’oeil, That's great!  I would love to try and thank you for the chance.  USA

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    Great review! I love a good shapeshifter and this one sounds like some beautiful fun. Thanks for giveaway. Would love to try this one. I’m in the US. 

  • fazalcheema says:

    It is an eau de parfum that also acts like cologne at times and appear as iris chypre other times. This is first time I have heard the term iris chypre. I am in US

  • This fragrance has six of my favorite notes: geranium, cedarwood, clary sage, moss, and Earl Grey tea with lemon! Definitely going on my wish list! I liked the chameleon comparison. Please count me in and thank you. USA 

  • Elizabeth T. says:

    What a great way to write about this fragrance, comparing it to a Trompe L’oeil. No iris, you say? I would love to smell this – iris is my favorite note, and to smell an iris with no iris! How exciting! Thank you for telling us about this! I'm in the USA. 

  • Dubaiscents says:

    Wow! A review this positive by the wonderful Mr Herrmann is surely the sign of greatness! I would love to smell this iris that is not iris scent! Thanks for letting us know about this perfume! I am in the US. 

  • Wow, sounds wonderful, drinking earl grey tea as I am. I will consider twisting and shouting if I get a chance to sniff it, then you for the lovely review  I'm in the US. 

  • Thanks Robert for a great review . This is a new brand for me and I am glad you wrote about it. I loved the art the whole tromp doeil comparison.

     

  • Great review and I love that it's described as a shapeshifter I love a fragrance that develops over time and take you on a journey also love that it's said to be the perfect boho chic perfume.

    Thank you for the for the chance I love Iris and would love to try this out.

    I live in the u.s.

  • Enjoyed this review. First time hearing of this and it sounds like a nice scent. Has some notes that I really like. Thanks, US

  • I missed this release as well!  Thank you so much, Robert, for bringing it to my attention. The iris/violet switcheroo sounds delightful. I've always loved innovative takes on iris and and on violet, and it sounds like I've got a two-in-one here!  Terrific review — it really held my attention, and got me interested in The Perfumer's Story, and in Azzi Glasser. 

    I'm in the US.

  • bigscoundrel says:

    The fragrance sounds deceptive but in the best ways possible. My wife would really love this chypre focused around iris, and I would love it on her. I'm in the USA.

  • This line did it, "One minute it’s a classic cologne, the next you’d swear it was an iris-centric chypre."  – USA

  • travelscentsibilities says:

    I’m a fan of iris fragrances so when I read the description of this being an “iris wolf” in “violet sheep’s” clothing, that got my attention. Also intriguing to learn there is no actual iris note in this fragrance. Wonderful review!

  • I enjoyed reading about how this combination of notes creates the impression of an iris scent. I am also curious to see how the fig note, a difficult one, plays into this fragrance. I live in the USA. Thank you for the opportunity!

  • I'd like to win this Shapeshifting fragrance.  One minute classic EDC and then iris chypre . Tea fragrances are perfect for the spring , and strong citrus will make Twisted Iris good for the summer nights out.  Sprinkle some iris on it , and we have a winner. 

    Thank you for the draw. 

    USA 

  • NiceVULady says:

    I really liked Robert's review as it gave shape to that which changes shape.  It is fascinating to try and comprehend using other notes to create iris.  Very intriguing.  Thank you for the review and thank you for the generous draw.  I'm in the USA

  • WaltherP99 says:

    First time i'm hearing The Perfumer’s Story,  Azzi Glasser and Trompe L’oeil , but bergamot-heavy earl grey tea note sounds pretty good . Iris heavy or not this a bit unusual concotion should be sampled.I also like the classic looking bottle.

    Already follow Robert and Cafleurebon on IG, and now i'm about to check @theperfumersstory

    Thank you.

    Virginia 

  • I do appreciate when brands and perfumers choose to throw a curveball at as  , but at the same time not crossing the line . Twist and shout kind of fragrances I like . Iris and earl grey tea with strong citruses opening…interesting.

    From my days I used to live in UK I kept my habit of drinking tea at least twice a day. I like tea fragrances too , but most share the same problem – performance is above average. Let's hope Twisted Iris will be a bit stronger.

    Thank you Robert.

    In Us

  • This sounds fabulous.  Iris is one of my favorite notes but also love a few tea fragrances.  In US.  

    Thank you!

     

  • Really enjoyed learning about The Perfumers Story? Bespoke perfume is always exciting. I like that this is tromp loeil without iris 

  • Iris is one of my favorite fragrance notes and this review has me yearning for a chance to test a fragrance that doesn't have it but makes believe that it does. Great review 🙂 I'm in TX USA

  • I enjoyed reading Robert’s review. I think he did a good job talking about the fragrance. I enjoy the presence of citrus i a perfume. I liked this especially…’One minute it’s a classic cologne, the next you’d swear it was an iris-centric chypre‘

    i live in USA 

     

  • An excellent review by Robert! I love that this fragrance is tricky and changes. Just when you think you know, you have no idea! My favorite line is: " The Perfumer’s Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris is a spot-on scented olfactive trompe L’oeil, an iris-centric perfume that contains no iris, but cunningly fools your nose into believing that iris is the star of the show." If a fragrance can do all of this…I'm all in! Thanks for the generous giveaway and I live in the US!

  • I love iris scents and am intrigued by the idea of an iris perfume that contains no iris! Robert’s portrayal of the familial relationship between iris and violet was a fun way to approach this review. I’d love the try the scent and am in the US. Many thanks!

  • Well written review of The Perfumer's Story By Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris. This fragrance sounds delightful! Cheers from the USA.

  • Who doesn't love a shapeshifter? One that becomes something it is not actually. Great review of a fabulous house. I am in the US.

  • Richard Potter says:

    Another wonderful review from dear Robert. I love to twist and shout. Count me in. USA  

  • “Iris is beautiful, creative, and carefree with this incredible quirky side that is truly irresistible.” – Azzi Glasser

    Amen to that 

    Eearl grey tea+bergamote+spices+iris…Sounds different – not your typical powdery , lipsticky kind of iris fragrance.

    Thank you for the review,and the opportunity.

    In Us 

  • doveskylark says:

    Robert's review was a lot od fun to read. I love shape shifter perfumes, ones that keep you smelling your wrist and leading you from one not to the other, always eager for something new. I also love Earl Grey tea notes, so this sounds like a fragrance I'd love to try. 

    I live in the USA.

  • DulciusExAsperis says:

    Great review, the whole idea of an iris fragrance which does not actually contain iris is very interesting to me! I would really love to try this one. Plus I love clary sage, it's one of my favorite notes! I live in the USA.

  • Earl Grey Tea and strong citrus is a common combination , but to twist it in a way so buyers could smell iris..well we have something new here. Maybe I’ll really twist and shout if I win? I sure hope so. Thx to all involved in this giveaway. USA 

  • IvanVelikov says:

    First time I’m hearing “Boho-chick” expression . I do appreciate “Twisted Iris” is not linear fragrance. Personally I like my fragrances to change a lot from the opening , to the heart and to the base. Earl Grey Tea I drink a few times per week so , I’m used to the smell , and I like it a lot .Floral base and the citruses addition is welcome .

     Shifting and changing faster than a chameleon can change color

     

    That’s me

    Thanks for the review and the generosity

    USA 

  • My thoughts on Robert's review of The Perfumer's Story by Azzi Glasser Twisted Iris. I love the words an Iris Wolf in Violet Sheep clothing, a shifting and fast changing chameleon. Any fragrance that has you smelling your wrist all day has to be something special. I live in CA, USA. 

  • Boho chic wasnt initially appealing, but the Iris and how this perfume keeps shifting and changing sounds great. I love when a perfume develops through all the notes and doesn't stay linear. Thanks for the giveaway! I live in the USA.

  • You make this sound amazing in every way! Iris without Iris, Violet, clary sage – all loves for me. Thanks for the chance at it. I’m in the US.