Advantages: Nice enough scent Disadvantages: Isn't too original, poor staying power
Launched: 2007
Group: Floral oriental
Introduction
I'm a miniature perfume collector and received a 3 x 5ml mini set of the Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essence range from a friend in France that contained Iris Noir Eau de Parfum. This fragrance is currently the latest addition to the collection which are themed compositions centered around some of the most well-known and used essences in perfumery such as the rose, amber or jasmin.
The bottle
The fragrance is contained in a simple-looking, clear cylindic bottle that sligtly widens at the top. The fragrance itself is light purple in colour that gives a soft and oriental feel, like Lancome's Hypnose and indeed the comparison isn't accidental.
The fragrance
Top notes: coriander, bergamot
The opening notes of are somewhat sharp, rich citrus notes that are ...
Advantages: Brilliant weepy Disadvantages: Had to keep wiping away tears to see
I watched this film a few weeks back. I have read some of her novels, so was already familiar with her, but didn't know much about her life.
The film starred the brilliant cast including Dame Judy Dench, Jim Broadbent and Kate Winslett. Kate's part as the young Iris is actually very small compared to the amount of media attention she got from the promo's. The real star for me is Jim Broadbent, absolutely brilliant! The film centres around Iris' slow descent into dementia from the early onset to the end and it captures all the signals without overdoing it. There is one point late in the film where the husband......... no, I will stop there.
The film handles this difficult subject sensitively and Dame Judy is extremely believable. The most difficult part of dementia is when someone who has had such a sharp mind and who would ...
orlando 31.01.2003 (15.03.2003)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Iris (DVD)
Advantages: Keep you busy for hours Disadvantages: Quests can take a little to long
task.
When you get to the point of encountering an enemy you discover that rather than Atelier Iris's previous real time fights, we now have a turn-based battle. This may seem like a bit of a departure for the series, but it does take some of the randomness out of proceedings, enabling the more thoughtful player to take their time and plan a thought through attack strategy. Within this system the character's skills and equipment also have an effect that must be considered and put to careful use if you are to come away victorious. This style of battle has been seen many times before and probably better implemented elsewhere, it is testament to the difficulty of delivering anything new or interesting in the genre. It is probably telling that more often than not you will simply do your best to avoid these fights and move on with the game ...
Corrado Amici (Tenor); Daniella Dessì (Soprano); Ezio di Cesare (Tenor); José Cura (Tenor); Michiè Nakamaru (Soprano)
Orchestra / Ensemble(s)
Rome Opera Chorus; Rome Opera Orchestra
Date of Release
01/1998
Label / Distributor
Ricordi / BMG UK
Pieces in Set
2
Running Time
2 hours 6 minutes
Genre(s)
Stage works
SPAR Code
DDD
EAN
743215154426
Catalogue Number
74321
Work 1
Work Title
Iris
Excerpt(s)
1. ACT 1 - La notte_I primi albori 2. I fiori 3. L'aurora: Son lo la vita! (Hymn to the Sun) 4. Ho fatto un triste sogno 5. È lei! È lei! 6. Voglio posare 7. Al rio! Al rio! 8. In pure stille 9. Giù per la vita 10. Io son Danjuro 11. Misera! Ognor qui sola! 12. Apri la tua finestra! 13. È questa poesia 14. La bellezza; La morte; Il vampiro 15. Grazie, mousmè! 16. Vieni! Dammi il braccio! 17. ACT 2 - (Una guècha, susurrando) 18. Là che ci fate 19. Donne, vampiri 20. Ognora sogni 21. Io pingo 22. A un cenno mio 23. Un dì (ero piccina) 24. Or dammi il braccio 25. Da un'ora 26. Annotta! 27. Oh, maraviglia 28. Datemi il passo! 29. ACT 3 - Introduzione 30. La notte_Ad ora bruna 31. Perchè? Perchè? 32. Ancora il triste sogno 33. Un grand'occhio mi guarda!
