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Cosmopolitan
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Orris Root Perfumes Are the Next Big Perfume Trend of 2025
What do jasmine, rose, and oud have in common? They're some of the most expensive perfume ingredients in the world. Although pricey to produce and time-consuming to harvest, these notes aren't necessarily uncommon. You can find thousands of cheap perfumes made with these elegant olfactives, prices be damned. But have you ever sniffed—or heard of—orris? This rare material, which comes from the root of the iris flower, costs more per kilogram than all three of the ingredients mentioned above. Because of its price, orris isn't frequently used in mainstream perfumery. However, when a brand does decide to include the note, the result instantly captures the attention of die-hard fragrance fanatics. Take Commodity, for example: When the independent fragrance house brought back its cult-favorite Orris perfume for a limited run, people started to spiral—in a good way—and it sold out online in minutes. I consider myself a fragrance expert—I do write about perfume for a living, after all—but I hadn't paid much attention to orris until a recent trip to Paris. I sniffed my way through the city's niche perfume shops, and the only scents that completely blew my mind featured the same elusive note: Orris. Orris comes from the iris plant, particularly the root. "Iris is the plant—specifically iris pallida, iris germanica, or iris florentina—but the scent we associate with 'iris' in perfumery doesn't come from the flower," explains perfumer Gustavo Romero. "That striking bloom doesn't yield fragrant oil. The real magic comes from below the surface." The scented concentrate that ultimately gets blended into perfume is extracted from the iris plant's rhizomes, which are thick, root-like structures. "The rhizomes are dug up, peeled, dried, then aged and stored for three years—kind of like fine wine," explains Romero. "Only after this slow curing process do they develop irones—the aromatic molecules responsible for the creamy, powdery, suede-like orris scent that perfumers love," he explains. Iris plants can be found on every continent and are pretty easy to take care of. Heck, your mom or grandma maybe even grow irises in their gardens. Despite their prevalence, harvesting the roots for perfumery purposes is a lengthy, time-consuming process. "Orris demands a very labor-intensive extraction method that takes several years of drying and aging to develop its scent, which is why it's considered a luxury ingredient," explains Bella Varghese, fragrance development manager at dsm-firmenich. Not to mention, you need a ton (literally 2,000 pounds) of ground orris root to yield about 4.5 pounds of orris butter. Ben Krigler, a fifth-generation perfumer who runs Krigler, says that a tiny amount of orris butter can cost perfumers about $50,000. Orris' naturally powerful aroma also jacks up the price. "From an olfactive standpoint, the note depicts a luxurious effect because of the extreme richness of its profile," says Varghese. "Just a trace of it gives an amazingly intense impression." Sooooo, here's the interesting thing about orris. No one can pinpoint exactly what it smells like. Every perfumer will give you a different answer. Some say powdery and woody, while others will say sweet, yet slightly bitter. Orris is one of the most nuanced notes in perfumery—it completely transforms depending on what it's paired with, another aspect that makes it a highly-prized ingredient. "Orris is quiet, yet unforgettable," says Romero. "It's soft and textural, powdery without the fluff, and floral without being overly sweet. Imagine violet petals pressed into suede, dusty paper warmed by skin, or the inside of an old leather-bound book. It doesn't merely scent a perfume; it shapes its atmosphere." Sometimes orris is included in a fragrance not because of its unique aromatic profile, but rather because it acts as a booster to strengthen the overall fragrance. "Orris also works as a fixative—a material used to stabilize and prolong the scent of a perfume—which can help enhance all of the other notes," explains Varghese. "Interestingly, orris has a natural fixative property that slows down the evaporation of the top and middle notes, helping the fragrance last longer on skin and maintain its character over long periods of time." Truthfully, orris meshes well with virtually every note. "Orris is a natural harmonizer," says Romero. "It rounds out compositions and adds polish without overpowering the end result." When orris was first introduced in perfumery, Varghese says it was most often paired with "bold florals, like roses and a medley of musks." As fragrance houses have gotten more experimental, perfumers have pushed boundaries to meld orris with leather, vanilla, and raspberry—but that's just the tip of the iceberg. For example, The Maker Naked leverages orris' powdery facets by combining the note with violet, spicy pink pepper, and papyrus for a musky, bewitching skin scent. On the complete opposite side of the perfume spectrum, the addition of orris in Byredo Eyes Closed softens the spiciness of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger so the scent lays like smooth velvet on skin. Due to the fact that orris is so damn expensive, the most prestige fragrance houses only have one or two perfumes that feature the note. Take Tom Ford—out of the 135 scents the brand has produced over the years, Fucking Fabulous is the only one to include orris. Valentino recently introduced orris to its perfume catalogue with the launch of its elevated Anatomy of Dreams line. Amouage, often touted as the most luxurious perfume house in the world, rarely includes orris in its scents. You can find it sprinkled into a few perfumes, including Lustre, from its newest collection. Krigler has one sole perfume in its permanent anthology that features orris—Palm Dream 219—but the prestige house can custom make an orris scent for you... it'll just cost tens of thousands of dollars. You don't have to go into debt to experience the magic of orris, though. (I promise!) Some perfume houses have begun incorporating the ambiguous note into their scents without reaching exorbitant prices. (I have no idea how, but I'm not complaining.) Phlur combines orris with lush fig and dewy jasmine in Father Figure, one of its bestselling creations. Snif continuously churns out budget-friendly perfumes that rival luxury houses, and they've thrown themselves into the orris ring with the mega-successful Me, a peachy, musky skin scent that achieves universal appeal thanks to—you guessed it—orris. The influencer-founded brand Ledda created one of the most stunning orris scents I've ever smelled. Orris 22 is nothing short of angelic, and it embodies a cozy rainy day spent wrapped in your lover's arms with orris, marshmallow, jasmine, and sandalwood. "If you want something that feels thoughtful, intimate, and subtly expensive—something that invites people to lean closer—orris is your note," says Romero. I'm a firm believer that no perfume collection is complete without a scent that contains orris. Since discovering—and falling in love with the ingredient—my fragrance library feels more elevated and distinguished. In the words of Krigler, "it's pure art." Mary Honkus is a beauty contributor for Cosmopolitan with over seven years of experience researching, writing, and editing beauty stories, including a deep dive on the strawberry perfume trend, finding the best wedding scents. She is an authority in all beauty categories, but has a sweet spot for fragrance with a collection of over 200 scents. After becoming completely captivated with orris perfumes, she began researching the rare note. For this story, she interviewed three fragrance experts to learn more about orris and what makes it so rare.
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
How Orris Group is Building the Future of Real Estate, One Data Point at a Time
In the fast-evolving real estate market of Delhi-NCR, innovation is no longer optional — it's essential. Among the developers embracing this shift, Orris Group has taken a distinctly data-first approach. At the heart of its transformation lies a framework known as Engineering Data Systems (ED-S) — a technology-led model that blends artificial intelligence, IoT, and predictive analytics to create smarter, more responsive developments. How Orris Group is Building the Future of Real Estate, One Data Point at a Tim Replacing Guesswork with Data-Driven Precision Unlike conventional construction workflows, the ED-S system treats each project as a living data ecosystem. The idea is simple but powerful: collect, analyse, and act on real-time data throughout the life cycle of a project — from soil testing and structural design to post-occupancy energy use. This approach is anticipated to yield significant results. Construction timelines will shorten by up to 30%, material wastage will reduce by 20%, and commercial projects will show a 40% drop in carbon emissions. Intelligent Buildings for a Changing City The real power of ED-S becomes more visible after construction. In Orris Group's Entertainland Mall in Sector 83, machine learning tools analysed five years of footfall data from comparable properties to guide space planning. Retailers in the revamped layout have seen up to 22% higher visibility, while energy efficiency improved by 15% through optimised natural lighting. Across Orris Group's residential projects, ED-S will continue to push the envelope with features such as facades that adapt to temperature changes, maintenance alerts generated before issues become visible, and smart community apps that help manage electricity and water use based on user patterns. These aren't futuristic ideas anymore. They are quietly becoming part of everyday life for homeowners in NCR. Sustainability, Designed from Day One For many developers, sustainability remains a checklist. For Orris, it is part of the design DNA — enabled by ED-S. ED-S also plays a role in material selection. With a database of over 5,000 construction material combinations, it helps engineers choose building elements that age better, require less maintenance, and are more resilient to climate fluctuations. Transparent Construction in the Digital Age For many homebuyers, the biggest concern is trust — in timelines, quality, and delivery. To address this, Orris Group has embedded transparency into its ED-S interface. Buyers will now be able to access live drone footage from construction sites, track progress through blockchain-based milestones, and explore interactive 3D walkthroughs that reflect real-time specifications. This shift has contributed to a significant milestone: more than 400 homes handed over on time in 2023, including the widely appreciated Orris Gateway commercial project. The Larger Impact on NCR's Growth Story Beyond buildings, Orris Group believes that ED-S could have long-term implications for how cities expand and operate. Properties developed using ED-S have appreciated 12 to 15% faster than their conventional counterparts. Over 600 families now live in homes that adapt to their needs. In 2024 alone, Orris Group's work was recognised with several renowned awards in the real estate sector. As the region prepares for a new phase of urban expansion, Orris Group's data-led model offers a glimpse into what the future of real estate might look like — efficient, sustainable, and responsive to its residents. Note to readers: This article is part of HT's paid consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. HT assumes no editorial responsibility for the content, including its accuracy, completeness, or any errors or omissions. Readers are advised to verify all information independently. Want to get your story featured as above? click here!
CNBC
27-06-2025
- Health
- CNBC
‘Deeply harmful' Medicaid cuts still in ‘big beautiful' bill after parliamentarian ruling, expert says
While some Medicaid cuts proposed in Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act were rejected by the Senate parliamentarian on Thursday, other reforms to the program that could affect individuals' access to coverage were left untouched. The Senate parliamentarian rejected proposed changes aimed at capping states' provider taxes, which are used to help fund states' Medicaid expenditures. The Senate provision reduces the safe harbor limit in expansion states and puts a moratorium on any new provider taxes in all states. Yet other parts of the proposed Medicaid cuts — including new work requirements of 80 hours per month and more frequent redetermination evaluations every six months — made it past the Senate referee. "The Senate bill, like the House bill, includes deep cuts to Medicaid and other health programs, and is deeply harmful, whether or not these provisions stay in or out," said Allison Orris, senior fellow and director of Medicaid policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. More from Personal Finance:'Big beautiful' bill proposes new federal Medicaid work requirementsHealth-care cuts in GOP budget bill prompt medical debt: ReportSenate version of 'big beautiful' bill includes $6,000 senior bonus The House version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would reduce federal Medicaid spending by almost $800 billion, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. Republican lawmakers are pushing to pass the bill through budget reconciliation, an expedited legislative process that requires a simple majority vote. This week, the Senate parliamentarian evaluated whether the proposal complies with the Byrd rule, which prohibits the inclusion of changes that are extraneous to the budget. While the Senate parliamentarian's decisions mean certain provisions cannot stay in as written, that leaves room for lawmakers to change the language of the proposal or make other adjustments. Medicaid provider taxes offer a way for states to raise money for the non-federal share of funding toward the program, Orris said. If states are limited on how they can do that, the federal government will spend less on Medicaid, she said. The CBO scores a reduction in provider taxes as a Medicaid cut, Orris said, because it is assumed states will not be able to replace that revenue. In response to restrictions on provider taxes, states could make decisions that would result in people losing Medicaid coverage, Orris said. Based on the House version of the bill, the CBO has estimated around 400,000 people could lose Medicaid coverage based on the proposed changes to provider taxes, she said. Some Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns that the changes to the provider taxes would hurt rural hospitals financially and prompt them to reduce services or close. In addition to Medicaid provider taxes, the Senate parliamentarian also rejected proposals to make certain immigrants who are not citizens ineligible for Medicaid coverage. About 7.8 million people may lose Medicaid coverage based on both the House version of the "big beautiful" bill and Affordable Care Act changes including expiring subsidies and rule changes proposed by the Trump administration, according to Washington, D.C.-based think tank Third Way. In a recent report, Third Way found the budget bill may increase medical debt by $50 billion — a 15% rise over today's $340 billion in unpaid debts.
CNBC
25-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Congress' 'big beautiful' bill proposes new Medicaid work requirements. Here's what to know
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that is making its way through Congress may put millions of people at risk of losing access to Medicaid. One reform that may prompt that loss of coverage — the implementation of new work requirements — was included in both the Senate and House versions of the bill. In 2034, about 4.8 million additional people would be uninsured based on work requirements in the House Republican budget bill, according to the Congressional Budget Office, a nonpartisan legislative scorekeeper. More from Personal Finance:Health-care cuts in GOP budget bill prompt medical debt: ReportSenate tax bill includes $1,000 baby bonus in 'Trump accounts''SALT' deduction in limbo as Senate Republicans unveil tax plan "There's no question that millions of people will be harmed," said Allison Orris, senior fellow and director of Medicaid policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Overall, 16 million individuals may be uninsured by 2034, according to CBO, based on the combined effects of the House Republicans' budget bill on Medicaid and Affordable Care Act coverage; the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits tied to the ACA; and a separate rule proposed by the Trump administration targeting ACA marketplaces. The House and Senate versions of the "big beautiful" bill would impose federal work requirements on Medicaid for the first time. Per the House and Senate proposals, individuals ages 19 to 64 who apply for Medicaid or who are enrolled through Affordable Care Act expansion group would need to would need to work or participate in qualifying activities for 80 hours per month. Adults may be exempt if they have dependent children or have qualifying circumstances such as medical conditions; however, "exemptions don't always work, and people could lose coverage anyway," Orris said. Medicaid work requirements proposed in the House bill would cut federal spending by $344 billion over 10 years, representing the legislation's largest source of Medicaid savings, according to KFF, a nonprofit provider of health policy research. Current law prohibits basing Medicaid eligibility on work requirements or work reporting requirements, according to KFF. "Many people on Medicaid, if they're able to, are already working," said Robin Rudowitz, director of the program on Medicaid and the uninsured at KFF. However, some states may implement work requirements if they receive approval through waivers. Georgia is currently the only state with a Medicaid work requirement. "Several" other states have recently submitted waiver requests to put such requirements in place, according to KFF. Arkansas previously implemented Medicaid work requirements. However, estimates have shown while more people became uninsured because of that policy, there were not meaningful increases in employment, according to Rudowitz. The Senate version of the bill introduced a "harsher" take on the work requirements that would apply to some parents, Orris said. The Senate calls for limiting parental exemptions to those with children ages 14 and under, rather than all parents of dependent children as the House proposed. Individuals who apply for Medicaid coverage would need to meet work and other requirements for one or more consecutive months before they apply. Eligibility redeterminations would be conducted at least twice per year to ensure enrollees still meet those requirements. The Senate version proposes capping the look-back period for showing compliance with work requirements to three months, which on net may be helpful to people, Orris said. If an individual is denied coverage or disenrolled because they do not meet the Medicaid work requirements, they would be ineligible for subsidized marketplace coverage. The Senate bill also allows for a longer timeline for states to comply with the Medicaid work requirements. The chamber's bill would give states the ability to ask for a good faith waiver that would give them an additional two years to come into compliance with the provision, or until the end of 2028, rather than the end of 2026 in the House version.
Business Standard
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Orris Group & Engineering Data Systems (ED-S): Pioneering Smart Infrastructure with Data-Driven Engineering
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], June 24: The real estate sector is transforming quietly as developers increasingly turn to data-driven approaches to enhance construction quality, accelerate project timelines, and improve buyer experiences. Leading this charge in North India is Orris Group, which has implemented Engineering Data Systems (ED-S) across its projects to bring unprecedented precision and efficiency to home-building. At Greenbay, a project by Orris Group and the flagship development along the Yamuna Expressway, ED-S technology is going to be implemented to optimize the processes. The system will collect and analyse real-time data from thousands of sensors embedded in at the site itself. This allows engineers to monitor concrete curing temperatures, structural load distribution, and even environmental factors affecting build quality. This will result in ascertaining the percentage reduction in construction timelines while simultaneously improving quality control metrics compared to conventional methods. "ED-S is our bid to quicken the pace of construction, improving quality and ensuring timely delivery, Orris Group has adopted the data-driven approach in a big way. We are one of the pioneers in data adoption, have adopted ED-S or Engineering Data System to not only build smart homes but also improve buyers' experience," says Vishal Sabharwal, Sales Head - Orris Group. What makes Orris Group's implementation of ED-S particularly noteworthy is how the technology enhances the buyer experience. Prospective homeowners will receive regular digital updates showing their unit's exact construction phase, complete with quality assurance data and 3D progress visualizations. This transparency represents a significant departure from the traditional real estate model, where buyers often remained in the dark about construction details until possession day. The technology also plays a crucial role in creating smarter homes. Future projects of Orris Group will integrate ED-S with building management systems to optimize energy usage based on historical consumption patterns and weather data. It is anticipated that the residents will enjoy 15-20% reductions in electricity bills post the system's implementation. The same technology monitors structural health post-occupancy, alerting maintenance teams to potential issues before they become visible problems. Market analysts note that Orris Group's early adoption of ED-S gives them a competitive edge in Delhi-NCR's crowded real estate market. In an era where buyers are increasingly tech-savvy and quality-conscious, this level of data transparency and construction precision is becoming a key differentiator. However, implementing such sophisticated technology hasn't been without challenges. Orris had to invest significantly in training its workforce and recalibrating traditional construction processes. The transition required changing decades-old mindsets about how buildings get made. But the improvements in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction will make it worthwhile. As Orris prepares to implement ED-S across its entire project pipeline, the implications for the broader real estate market are becoming clear. The group's success demonstrates how data-driven construction can simultaneously benefit developers through efficiency gains and buyers through improved quality and transparency. With the real estate sector increasingly focused on execution quality and customer trust, Orris Group's ED-S implementation may well represent the future of responsible, tech-enabled development in India.
