Isabey Fleur Nocturne

Got a sample online, couldn't resist trying due to the rave reviews and the notes. I like it, but i dont love it, the jasmine and gardenia are prominent here and strangely more than three women in my office at work commented how lovely it was and smelt 'coconut' from this perfume, even though it's not listed. Very strange!! Definitely has good lasting power and best described as pretty and feminine, would appeal to both younger and older women too.

This is just a heavenly perfume. It transports me to a time in Savannah walking through all the beautiful gardens and being surrounded and enveloped by all of the wonderful floral aromas. This is hearty and full of fruit blossoms as well. I would wear this on a romantic stroll with my beloved. Devine!

Creamy gardenia not weighed down but lifted with an airy fruity note, soft and strong, earth and air. Very beautiful and slightly “vintage” smelling. It has an oriental quality to it that reminds me of my older aunts from the east. I am enjoying this very much and can imagine it being a lovely formal evening wear perfume or wedding perfume. This fragrance needs immense strength and wisdom, otherwise this perfume wears you and not the other way around. I will revisit this when I am wiser, and hopefully I will be able to wear it the way it deserves. Gorgeous

If Gardenia from Isabey is classy and timeless, Fleur Nocturne is dreamy, young and coquettish in a way that is not sultry and glamorous, rather full of childish spirit and playful. I would say that to me it smells somewhat like a cross between Fleur Burlesque, Fracas and Datura Noir plus some peach. The peach is moderately felt, sometimes seems too heavy, sometimes just perfect. Other than that, it has the usual Isabey's quality, true perfumery. And how adorable and quality-made are the bottles both for large and small versions. So lovely to hold them in hands. I wouldn't necessarily distinguish this is gardenia. It smells a lot like peachy soft tuberose.

I knew my husband was going to love this because it has some of his favorite notes (cherry blossom and white flowers) and sure enough, he was telling me I smelled amazing within a minute of putting it on. We have a winner here! I love it as well, it's definitely my favorite Isabey. It's really fun, flirty, attractive, youthful (not in a teenage way though) and sexy in a playful, clean way. As it smells very tropical, I can see this becoming a favorite for vacations and summer nights, but it is wearable year-round, day and night. I asked him to buy me a bottle already, I can see myself wearing it all the time. It's casual enough to be suitable for everyday wear but sexy enough for nights and dates. Adore it, can't wait to get a bottle! PS- fans of this that want a heavier scent should also try Bond No. 9 Chinatown and Amouage Blossom Love :)