Isabey La Route d'Emeraude

An absolutely beautiful perfume in the sample vial. After opening the vial and sniffing, I rushed to try this immediately. Sadly, it does not perform well on my skin. All I smell is weak jasmine. White florals do not play well with my chemistry, so don't let this review stop you from trying what has the potential to be an absolutely gorgeous fragrance. If it smelled the same way on me as it did it in vial, it would have been a full bottle purchase.

What a pretty scent. I have a great deal of pleasure wearing and testing such florals in spring! Will I be investing in a bottle at this price point? No. That said, I truly enjoy the fresh bergamot (a favorite note of mine) in the opening. The heart of white florals pleases. The dry down, however, is just perfect. The perfect balance of creamy, powdery, fuzzy vanilla/musk and a lingering goodness from tuberose..... Thoughts: I received not one but TWO unsolicited complements while wearing this floral winner. I personally have more chemistry with other florals and florientals, such as Organza, Nebras, and Classique. That said, the dry down here is beautiful (if simple) and reminds me strikingly of something that D&G does in its best classics. If you had asked me blinded what I was smelling in the base, I might have guessed a top notch, new 'The One' flanker! I would love to see this kind of quality as the dominant rule, rather than the exception, in designer brand releases. It used to be a far more prevalent norm in mainstream perfumery, as noted by the vintages to which this niche is compared. What if houses like Gucci released THIS type of glorious bouquet.... instead of another watered-down floral? We can always dream. Sometimes miracles DO happen! <3

Divine! Sophisticated and understated ! I don’t get overpowering or loud with this fragrance . It’s another soft scent similar to Fleur Nocturne and Gardenia by Isabey , which I have just bought . I wished I waited cause this one is my favourite ( and my partner’s) . Isabey Gardenia is powdery , FN is fruity and La Route is woodier to me . And based on its notes I would of thought I disliked this the most with its cinnamon and Amber base notes . ( not a spice fan) All scents are close to the skin and lasts forever though silage isn’t that great . I’m a believer that you wear the perfume for yourself so I prefer less attention seeking fragrances . I love the top notes with the bergamot and a touch of rose I just wish it stayed on a bit longer . Overall , an internal debate to get a bottle of La Route and make my set a trio😍 Update : couldn’t help myself and bought a bottle .

It is a beautiful scent. White flowers, spice and vanilla. No screechy, heavy white flowers notes. The tuberose, jasmine and orange flower have been blended and softened by the vanilla and spice. There are a lot of similar scents in the department stores but this smells particularly French and refined. It's smells natural and not too sweet. I can't imagine anyone not liking this beauty. Very feminine and classy. A great scent for a bride. This beauty has a high price tag and thankfully I have other similar florals in my collection. A shame the longevity and sillage only just about make average.

This is one of the best white florals I own. In fact when I put it on again tonight, I realized I would give up almost every white flower perfume and keep this one if I had to. This is the epitome of sensual, full, lush, exotic and just damn sexy. It's blended impeccably and flawlessly and you only need a little bit. I see this more for nighttime and cooler weather, but I don't really care as I'm wearing it on a warm summer night while sitting under a fan and enjoying the jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom wafts. *Chef's Kiss*