La Pausa

La Pausa by Chanel, released in 2016, is a floral woody musk that centres on iris. The listed pyramid opens with iris, woody notes, green notes, and powdery notes; heart and base notes are not specified, but the dominant accords tell the story: powdery at 100%, iris at 91%, woody at 84%, green at 66%, violet at 60%, and earthy at 54%. This is a dry, rooty iris rather than a sweet or cosmetic one, with a green, almost stem-like freshness and a soft earthy undertow. Collectors who appreciate Chanel's iris work in older Les Exclusifs will find a similar restraint here, though La Pausa stands apart for its powdery texture and quiet woody finish.

It suits wearers who prefer cool, elegant, low-sillage fragrances for daytime, office, or formal settings. Those who enjoy powdery florals, violet leaf, orris, and clean woods will find it easy to wear; anyone seeking sweetness, fruit, or heavy musk should look elsewhere. As a 2016 release, it is still findable but no longer current, so buy with attention to batch and storage.

Chanel La Pausa（2016）係一款以鳶尾花為主軸嘅花香木質麝香。官方香調表只列咗前調：鳶尾、木質、綠意、粉感；中調同基調未標明，但主要 accord 顯示粉感 100%、鳶尾 91%、木質 84%、綠意 66%、紫羅蘭 60%、泥土感 54%。聞落係乾爽、帶根莖感嘅鳶尾，唔甜唔脂粉，有綠葉同微濕泥土嘅底蘊，最後以安靜嘅木質收尾。氣質冷靜、優雅、貼膚，擴散唔強，適合日間、辦公室或正式場合。鍾意粉感花香、紫羅蘭葉、鳶尾同乾淨木質嘅人會覺得易穿；想要甜、果香或濃麝香嘅話就唔啱。2016 年出品，而家已停產，入手時要留意批次同保存狀態。