Thanks to the good Florblanca, I am in possession of a large decant of this vintage perfume, and I would have actually bet that she has already commented on the scent.
So I was all the more surprised to find out that she hasn't done so yet.
Well then, I will try to dissect this scent without a pyramid.
Ishah has a certain similarity to the current EdT version of Mitsouko for my nose, but it cannot quite hold a candle to the classic from Guerlain.
The top note has a decent dose of aldehydes and thus comes across as strict, soapy, subtly floral, and a little bitter.
The heart note has not quite as much fruitiness as Mitsouko, but the flowers are brought more to the forefront. Over a longer period, the floral accord feels rose-dominated to me.
I find the base to be more oriental and spicier than that of Guerlain, but here too, a decent portion of oakmoss must have been used, and I also suspect a hint of sandalwood.
Even though Ishah cannot quite compete with Mitsouko in terms of refinement, it can easily keep up in terms of longevity and sillage.
In any case, it may not be fair to compare the two scents, and one should let each fragrance work on its own.
Seen this way, Ishah is a really well-composed chypre with a stronger oriental touch and a test recommendation for lovers of vintage perfumery.
Dear Flor, thank you very much for this wonderful vintage scent that I will wear with joy.:))
Wow, that sounds really great - a Mitsouko sibling with Middle Eastern ambitions! I'll keep my fingers crossed that you can wear the scent despite your partner's aversion to Chypres, ;-).
Help! You're wearing vintage perfumes with a rose scent! ;) Alright! For Flori's sake, I would do it too! :) She's the only one I wouldn't say no to, after all, she's the vintage expert! Just thinking about her treasures!! Not bad!!!
Strange coincidence. I just wrote a comment where I had to think of Mitsouko.
But in a roundabout way. Helpful, once again a fragrance described as precisely as possible without any comments.
But in a roundabout way. Helpful, once again a fragrance described as precisely as possible without any comments.