Avant et Après Isabey 2023

Isabey is a fragrance house that I truly associate with classic perfume artistry. French, elegant, high-quality. Fleur Nocturne was my first scent from the brand, and although it felt a bit too mature for me at 22, I already connected it with a very specific flair. Vintage, but not dusty. Elegant, but not aloof. Just a special gem among many modern creations. Timeless.

Avant et apres fits in wonderfully here. Although the theme seems a bit "younger" than many scents before it, it still manages to convey that special, melancholic vintage atmosphere.
Instead of sunscreen and piña colada, the scent progression remains densely floral, not drifting into pure vacation associations. It definitely conveys sunny, warm feelings - just not exclusively. An almost oily-sweet vanilla is underscored by a slightly salty, fresh note that adds a certain twist and gives the creation a somewhat modern character. Overall, the overall impression is very dense, sweet, and floral, without becoming too ladylike. The bottle is, of course, a poem - heavy, classic, timeless. For me personally, it's a truly beautiful summer scent, interpreted in a somewhat more classic way than, for example, "Soleil Blanc (Eau de Parfum) | Tom Ford."