Reviews
"So much quality!
Peau d’Orris is a 100% natural leather chypre that captures the elegance of vintage perfumery.
Wasif Reza, a young perfumer with a classic soul, created a complex and refined fragrance, produced in only 80 pieces due to its artisanal craftsmanship.
The scent opens with the unexpected brightness of apricot and kaffir lime, immediately merging with the intensity of Bangladeshi oud.
The heart reveals pure powdery opulence: a high concentration of irone amplifies the earthy majesty of Chinese Iris germanica and orris root. The base is a historic and luxurious foundation, where the leathery, smoky, and animalic character emerges through leather, civet, Siberian deer musk, Virginia tobacco, and the essential oakmoss.
Peau d’Orris is a fragrance that breathes history, not following trends but rediscovering the most authentic origins."
-Fravitt, Parfumo
"The Golden Era iris
After a few weeks of testing, I can finally share my impressions of this gem in the indie perfumery scene. The nose behind it is an enthusiast and scholar of vintage perfumery: his name is Wasif Reza, from Bangladesh. This is his second official release.
This fragrance presents itself as an authentic chypre, crafted entirely from natural raw materials and blended with extraordinary balance. The fragrance unfolds with the luminous, almost balsamic sparkle of kaffir lime,slowly surrendering to a velvety embrace of a apricot/osmanthus combo,where fruit and flower entwine in a delicate, intoxicating harmony. Shortly after leads into a heart built around an exceptional Chinese orris germanica, rich in irones (20%) and supported by orris root.
The heart is a celebration of iris : earthy, powdery, velvety, buttery,with a vintage elegance that feels both dynamic and profound. The fragrance reveals the full spectrum of iris, from its soft powderiness to a more animalic depth.
In the drydown, a leathery base natural accord emerges, warmed by the musky nuances of genuine Siberian musk and anchored by a magnificent oakmoss. Its green, slightly earthy undertone defines the composition and ties it to the tradition of great classic chypres,while Mysore sandal and Sylheti oud add creaminess and refinement.
For those who love iris and vintage chypres, this fragrance is a “must try”: a sophisticated, well-balanced creation that rewards every stage of its evolution. The presentation is equally refined, with a bottle designed with great care and attention to detail.
A heartfelt bravo to Wasif,his passion is evident, and this perfume is living proof of his artistry. Supporting his journey is truly a privilege."
-GianScents83, Parfumo
"Peau d’Orris – The Iris That Surprises
Guys… what a fragrance!
Iris has always been a love–hate note for me, but what Wasif Reza has created here is just incredible. Despite his young age, he already shows a hand of the highest level, and I’m sure the best is yet to come.
This is a perfume that leans into a vintage chypre style, enriched with an animalic touch that never feels disturbing. The iris is clearly at the center, but it transforms over time, eventually unfolding into a base of oakmoss and deer musk, which give it depth and character.
And that’s it… the damage is done: I’ve fallen in love with the hand of this promising perfumer , who by now I also consider a friend.
Keep going, Wasif—the future looks bright."
-Nik88, Parfumo
"Qualitative scent
A beautiful composition by Wasif. A sea of very qualitative iris combined with slightly sweet and sparkling notes then gives way to a beautiful drydown characterized by leather, tobacco, oakmoss, and Siberian musk for a vintage chypre composition. The result is an excellent work, i’m very happy to have it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
- Mike165, Parfumo
"A Purple rabbit out of the hat
After a bright citrus opening where a slightly unripe apricot peeks through, the heart emerges with its earthy, dusty Chinese Orris. The high concentration of Irones is noticeable and the note of Orris in its various forms and extractions is central and focal in this creation. And it's fantastic.
Several hours after the heart, ambrette, slightly dirty deer musk, a slight leathery scent and an overdose of oakmoss are clearly perceptible, making the creation even more Chypre.
The trail is quite noticeable. The duration is excellent for a 100% natural fragrance.
I find it extremely well done and designed to evoke old Chypre fragrances.
Wasif the nose from Bangladesh will be much talked about. Truly talented and well-mannered, with an idea to revive a style of fragrance that has been lost for decades.
Here he has pulled the purple rabbit out of the hat."
-OTt8, Parfumo
"Art in a bottle..no brainer if you like Iris..Iris here is not powdery at all..It starts with lime-osmanthus-Apricot which soon enters a field filled with sharp-playful orris..this phase lasts atleast for 7-8 hours before mellowing down a bit with entry of some woodiness & leather..there are many ither notes which i am not able to get currently..i guess in due course i will get some more notes..nice addition to any collection..overall Vintage in feel..monster projection & lasting..2 sprays are enough…"
-@alks1440, Instagram
"A beautiful composition by Wasif. A sea of iris combined with slightly sweet and sparkling notes then gives way to a beautiful drydown characterized by leather, tobacco, oakmoss, and Siberian musk. Excellent work.😍😍👌🏻👌🏻⭐️⭐️❤️❤️"
-@mikhigase, Instagram
"During the creation of Peau d'Orris and just before the release of this one, I told Wasif that it's going to be the most unique orris-based fragrance till now. Personally, I am a very big fan of orris, and whenever I get a chance, I try to sniff any orris fragrance. But this orris on leather and oud just takes it to another level. It's not that loud but blooms louder on my skin, as the name says it all. What could i say more! It was my birthday scent this year,and it goes perfectly with my attire and the weather of that day. It literally made my day. A true masterpiece. I wish wasif would go further with his god gifted talent and we would get more fragrances like this every year. ❤️"
-@tasnims_fragrance_journey, Instagram
"Very precisely vintage take on iris with a twist of ambergris from the opining. Quiet transformative and very additive due the same reason. After 2/3 proper wear you will understand the Magic of the blending and the quality of the ingredients that he used. To my nose it is definitely unisex and you can wear in any season, Stays quiet a long time and projection is enormous."
-abedindreamcastbd, Fragrantica
Vintage Fruity Iris Heaven
"This is close-to-the-skin fruity orris oud heaven. I love it from top to bottom, every single facet, but the drydown is where the real magic happens. The opening is pure perfection with lime, osmanthus, and oud, soft, refined, and quietly vintage. The heart is creamy and powdery, with florals in the background that never overwhelm, and then it drifts into a deer musk and oakmoss layered richness that feels comforting and luxurious. It is not loud, it whispers over the skin like a delicate haze, and I adore finding it lingering on my clothes and furniture days later. It leans feminine at first but flows through phases that feel unisex as it develops, and I keep coming back to it because it is utterly captivating, elegant, and timeless. Wasif has done it again!"
-Whimmsy, Parfumo
"PEAU D'ORRIS 💐, Designed by Wasif Reza Very nice work
beautiful fragrance worth owning, the base is a very alluring musky powdery animalic accord."
-abdullahf3734, Instagram
"Wasif’s deep appreciation for vintage compositions has clearly shaped his creative direction—and it shows beautifully in this fragrance. Peau d’Orris feels like a thoughtful nod to the golden era of perfumery — powdery, floral, and gently animalic, with a refined, vintage character running through it. It lingers with a soft, nostalgic touch that’s quite pleasant to wear. I’m looking forward to spending more time with it and exploring more of his work in the future."
-mallufraghead, Instagram
"Peau D'Orris
I am so in love with this perfume that I have used it everyday for almost a week and after almost a week of still not getting tired of it, I decided to post about it.
A stunning scent that starts with a strong dark purple floral vibe with Orris being the star and supported by fruity floral powdery notes. There is a beautiful use of Jasmine sambac and fruity plumeria.
After a long phase of transition, the mighty Hindi (Sylhet) Oud appears and it becomes a treat for oud lovers. The quality of Oud here is amazing. Traditional yet no unwanted notes that people generally connect Hindi Oud with.
It is supported by a beautiful use of animalics that gives a beautiful leathery animalic rich vibe. Gris , musk and other notes are in inseparable harmony to create a beautiful base.
And even with such high quality naturals , this perfume is a performance beast. Just 2 sprays and good to go for the whole day.
And whenever I spray this , I feel like if Wednesday Adams have had a signature scent, it must have been something like this. Perfect gender neutral artisanal scent that is surely a head turner and a pocket burner ... 😬"
-mehekte_raho, Instagram
Peau d'Orris (Wasif Reza, 2025)
"Just a few pointers (quick impressions). The Peau d'Orris extrait and attar offer distinct development profiles (especially due to temperature and humidity) while sharing a core Orris-Oud complexity.
The extrait opens with brighter, more volatile notes, featuring dark lemon, and an effervescent, fizzy, fruity quality reminiscent of Tizer (soft drink I last had in the UK circa 1988) and Starburst's chewy candy (possibly the purple/black one). Extrait renders alpha-irons of orris and violet's to introduce a metallic, silvery astringency that effectively cuts through the creamy notes, appearing as a "metallic flutter," particularly noticeable in cooler weather. In warmer weather, leather gets more prominence instead. In the trail oud, orris, and various balsamic and incensy facets become a flinty ambery cocoon, with the Mousse de Saxe (type base) with musk leaning towards balsamic and chamois leather territories.
In contrast, the attar is less citrusy, immediately amplifying the metallic orrisy irons - focusing on a more oudy (read balsamic and more incensy especially in the cold) headstart. The slightly sweet and sour oud and osmanthus facets are equally intensified, yet they complement various orris facets rather than overshadowing, resulting in a wider and deeper orris accord. The attar more beautifully presents the smoky (almost chocolatey) facet and highlights the heavier, waxy, balsamic, and musky notes, giving it a comforting, rich texture likened (allegorically) to a "cashmere lined Italian glove." In the attar, a sweet but dry and somewhat dusty tobacco does something quite different. I will cover this and other things with more details when I finish writing a proper review.
A minuet through de Laire's Mousse de Saxe: Wasif loves oakmoss and chypre. So it is no surprise that we get to see some wonderful uses of Mousse de Saxe base in his compositions. They are modern that hark back to the halcyon days of Coty's Chypre, Mitsuoko (Geurlain), Chypre Mousse (Oriza L. Legrand), Hasu no Hana (Grossmith) and the likes. The style and use of oakmoss and deer musk and other subtle uses of animalics reminds me of a similar style in Rose de L'Antiquité Oud - Wasif's first official composition. In PdO, they are geared towards a more balsamic and chamois leather territory as opposed woody, incense one in the latter. Musk comes across as sweet with a little bit more animalic oomph with balsamic leather inflection coming from osmanthus, oud, and MdS. Essentially we have Mousse de Saxe on one hand and various floral, creamy, oudy, balsamic, woody and incensy facets on the other - playing a wonderful minuet throughout.
Essentially, the spray offers a brighter, effervescent opening before moving into the orris-oud-osmanthus heart, whereas the attar provides an immediate, intensified focus on the deeper, creamier, smokier (read more balsamic and incensy) aspects, making it richer from the beginning. I am so looking forward to wearing them both in the dead of winter. "
"A very original creation executed in a proper vintage chypre fashion with a thick dose of orris .
Properly balanced ☑️
No rush ☑️
Great value ☑️"
-b0ttled_emotions, Instagram
"Peau d’Orris
Peau d’Orris opens with a bright fruity citrus-floral sparkle, a fleeting burst that feels like light hitting the surface of a cut gemstone. Within minutes, the fragrance sinks into its true purpose: a deep, dense grey orris—waxy, rooty, slightly powdery—that wraps around you with a quiet, magnetic gravity.
As it develops, the composition shifts into richer territory: a skin-hugging blend of ambergris, oud, and musk, fused with a leathery orris that feels both modern and ancient at the same time. Hidden in the shadows are twists of tobacco and oakmoss, and in the far base a murmur of civet and sandalwood adds depth, warmth, and a subtle animalic tension.
Fans of Ensar Oud’s Iris Ghalia, Jinx Croatian Iris, or any truly artisanal iris work will immediately understand the magic here. This is top-tier iris perfumery—elegant, textured, and unapologetically rich.
For only a second release, Wasif Reza delivers something astonishing.
Peau d’Orris isn’t just impressive—it instantly cements him as a top artist to watch."
-ryan.anthony.perfumes, Instagram
