Néroli d'Ispahan

Néroli d'Ispahan pays homage to Isfahan, the city of Iran that was part of the Elamite and Parthian empires in the pre-Islamic period. Inside the Boucheron La Collection represents the importance of the city that was a reference in the trade of fabrics, silk and tapestry. The stone hunters were always looking for its sunny landscapes and the treasures of the place. In Isfahan, the orange trees bloom and its colors remind the Peridot (also known as Chrysolite). The fragrance of Néroli d'Ispahan was created by Fabrice Pellegrin and composed by the union of green cardamom, ginger and elemi resin, at the top of the olfactory pyramid, making way for notes of neroli, labdanum and pink pepper, in the heart, towards a base with patchouli, white musk and Ambrox® molecule (synthetic substitute for ambergris and also known as Ambroxan). When applied, Néroli d'Ispahan presents the beautiful nuances of the neroli and still has some surprises along the journey. This is because it does not follow the pattern of fragrances that explore the neroli along with other citric notes, creating luminous and refreshing accords. Here, the neroli brings luminosity to a fragrance of oriental content, which carries nuances of amber and which surprises, even in milder temperatures. At the same time, it is present throughout all evolution and for this reason is undoubtedly the great star of the party. According to the company, the olfactory competitions would be Neroli Portofino (Tom Ford) and Poivre Samarcande (Hermès). On my skin, Néroli d'Ispahan had great performance, even with few sprays. The perfumer managed to imprison the freshness of an ingredient among others that are more sensual and denser. Sometimes, as it evolves, it looks like I've applied a layer of neroli on another fragrance in a layering process. There is a very nice overlap of notes. Beautiful work!

I am in love, so much, with this fragrance. I have never smelled a neroli like this before. It's warmed by the ginger, cardamom, and pepper but maintains a feeling of brightness throughout the wear. Now that I own (and love!) 3 perfumes from this line, I get the impression that Boucheron developed this collection as a true private collection for their primary customers. Not as a high-end / niche wannabe alternative to the existing perfume range. These perfumes are not heavy hitters, they're not loud, they're not overtly innovative, but each (of the 3 I own anyway) has something special, something elevated, or unexpected that sets it apart from others like it. Plus, the quality is undeniable and they are pleasant and appealing enough that I imagine people who actually buy Boucheron jewelry might consider one of the La Collection as an everyday scent.

I put this on and immediately I fell in love. After a little while I wasn't sure, as I thought it was very weak and I didn't smell much, anymore. Then, about 1/2 hour later I loved it, again. Now, after 6 hours I can still smell it and I still love it. So all in all I'm in love with my new perfume. It has a little sour note in it, some powder, even leaning towards Pure Poison from Dior but with a much longer / better projection to me. But I see no one else stating this, so maybe it's just me... I now have all of this collection, apart from the Vanille de Zanzibar... Looking at the prices I don't think I will ever own it. Well... can't have it all! I'm happy as it is. P.S.: After 9 hours the scent was gone.

I’m in a bind: I found another perfume and I really love it. I must have it, but my accountant is saying no. This is a beauty, one of the longest lasting, natural Neroli based perfumes I’ve ever worn. A fresh spicy ginger and cardamon intro is followed by an amber and patchouli drydown, all the while allowing Neroli to be the star. It’s hard to explain why this feels so special, but it is gorgeous. Neroli d’Ispahan is the best from Boucheron, in fact, of all the perfumes I’ve tested from this house it’s the only one I want to own. I guess I’m going to be eating top ramen for the next week.

I've tested it several times, but still find the price a little high. However it makes me mad, I want it so much. The scent is very different from all other perfumes I have or have tested. It's unique and beautiful, unisex, but I love it. I'm thinking of purchasing a full bottle. It's hard to find it in the drug stores where I live.