When I was recently compiling my list of Top 10 Spring Fragrances 2013 (a very subjective guide to what I’m wearing right now and will be wearing for next month or two), I realized that we’ve never posted a review of Lostmarc’h Iroaz; so, better late than never. Iroaz was released in 2008, and its name comes from the Breton word for “rose.” Lostmarc’h describes the fragrance as “a delicate yet wild marine rose. Rose absolute refreshed by marine aromas and red berries. The subtle and profound aroma of orris forges the link and harmonises the whole.”

Iroaz is one of those fragrances that appealed to me when I first heard about it, and I have no idea why I took four years or more to try it out and then purchase a bottle. Iroaz has never had the fan following of Lostmarc’h’s Lann Ael, which puzzles me, because it’s a well-crafted fragrance that should appeal to a range of tastes. When I sniff Iroaz from the bottle, I notice a lemony citrus note. But when I spray it on my skin, it’s an interesting blend of aquatic and peppery notes…

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