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Eau de parfum
Nonfiction Iris Concrete
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Nonfiction Iris Concrete — A Modern History of Purity
Nonfiction Iris Concrete is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2025 by the Korean brand Nonfiction.
The fragrance is part of the The Flowers collection, where the floral theme unfolds through the brand’s signature aesthetic: minimalism, serenity, and attention to tactile nuances.
The name Iris Concrete can be interpreted as a combination of delicate floral beauty and a strict urban texture.
As a result, the perfume comes across as restrained, graphic, and intellectual, without trying to overwhelm the senses with sweetness or dramatic intensity.
Character and Olfactive Direction
Based on its stated composition, Iris Concrete belongs to the floral and green fragrance families, while also combining floral, green, and woody accents.
It is a fragrance for those who appreciate a cool, clean, understated scent that leaves an impression of well-groomed elegance and inner composure.
Iris takes center stage with its powdery, rooty, and slightly cool character.
Green galbanum nuances add freshness and a defined contour to the composition, ambrette softens the scent with delicate musky roundness, while cedar supports the dry woody base.
Wearability and Sillage
Iris Concrete is presented as a unisex fragrance, so its character is not tied to traditional gender codes.
It will appeal to those who choose perfume not for a loud, compliment-driven effect, but for a polished personal style and the feeling of clean space around them.
The fragrance has low sillage: it stays close to the skin and develops with particular delicacy.
This format is well suited to the office, study, intimate gatherings, and everyday looks when you want a fragrance with character but without excessive prominence.
For application to the skin, it is best to step into the fragrance cloud so that the eau de parfum settles softly and evenly.
One or two sprays are enough on clothing, especially if the fabric is dense or you plan to wear the fragrance in a small space.
Its Place in the Nonfiction Style
Nonfiction Iris Concrete reflects the direction of the brand, which was born in Seoul and combines Eastern contemplativeness with contemporary niche perfumery.
There is no attempt at elaborate ornamentation here: the composition is built around several expressive materials and their clean, balanced interaction.
The perfumer who worked on the release is not identified in the available information.
Information about other concentrations of Iris Concrete is also unavailable, so the fragrance should be viewed as a standalone eau de parfum from The Flowers collection.
Similar Fragrances to Explore
If you enjoy understated green, woody, and iris compositions, take a look at Dsquared² She Wood Velvet Forest Wood.
As alternatives, you might also consider Naomi Goodsir Nuit de Bakélite and Stephanie de Bruijn - Parfum Sur Mesure Le Pret-a-Parfumer Yang: Green Floral — they offer an opportunity to continue exploring cool green and woody-floral nuances.
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