Somewhere very close to green-mossy, almost gender-neutral classics like Chanel's "Cristalle (EdT)" lies this whispering Sisley - a perfectly balanced Chypre homage!
This Sisley could easily be 60 years older than it is. An exemplary Chypre - super green, super juicy, super natural. Perhaps a bit too close to the pond for my taste with its initially quite dominant water jasmine. But once it loosens its grip a bit, "D'Isa" becomes a gift that I find to be rather masculine. The solid proof that oak moss still captivates and works today. And how! A Sisley that is deep and honest. Authentic and unpretentious. Except for its floral outgrowths, it's a rugged little guy. Straight, beautiful, fresh. Ice-cold and stylish. Freshly showered and sprawled naked on the grass.
Bottle: looks better in pictures than in reality
Sillage: green-subtle, but not completely asleep
Longevity: 4-7 hours, it loses strength in warmth
Conclusion: a chypre'ized moss matriarchy with green-bitter highlights. Smells like a classic!
Klette 1 year ago
