Danner & Flemming 

Our new bottles of the SELECTION 2026 harvest just arrived!

Perfume art with highest Iris concen­tration

From the soil to the scent – this is our story...

What began as purely scientific curiosity led us to establish the cultivation of Iris in Bavaria. We are involved in every step – from plantlet to the raw material – and therefore we know each plant personally. Creating unique perfumes from this precious material was the natural next step.

When chemistry professor Werner Kunz lived in France, he learned about the precious Iris and its olfactory radiance. From this arose the idea, within the framework of a research project, to test the cultivation and processing of Iris in Bavaria – a painstaking pioneering effort over many years that has since borne fruit.

The slow growth of the Iris, its low yields, and the lack of experience in cultivation and processing make growing Iris a very difficult and lengthy endeavor. At the center of our research was the development of the necessary agricultural techniques and processing methods.

Through the insights gained in cultivation, we have established the specialty crop Iris and, with it, a pioneering value chain – everything under one roof, made possible by the inventive spirit of farmer Christian Danner and a remarkable team.

Iris rhizomes develop their fragrance only after a long period of aging. During this time, processes often occur that can negatively affect the scent, sometimes giving it a musty character. Thanks to our patented method, the Iris is dried quickly and gently, allowing it to mature without these undesirable effects. As a result, our raw material contains more fragrance compounds than usual and exudes a fresh, warm scent.

In our perfumes, Iris essences take center stage. At unusually high concentrations of between 2.5 – 4.1 % in the perfume oil, the different Iris varieties define the character of our creations. 

These are iris perfumes of unparalleled potency.

The signature boxes contain not only the perfume itself, but also a carefully selected piece of iris rhizome and a vial of precious, pure iris essence that represent the heart of each fragrance. These individual components tell the story of the perfume’s creation and invite you to experience “From Field to Bottle” firsthand.

Because each year’s harvest is unique, our fragrances are vintage perfumes with a naturally limited edition.

Shop the Danner & Flemming collection here, or the individual perfumes here:

Iris Altesse, Iris Trousseau, and Iris Poulsard.