Inis Or

This is so lovely, what a refreshing break from familiar designer fragrances! I tried this in a consignment shop today, and there were also home products in the vicinity. The entire place smelled like fresh salty air. The citruses are absolutely beautiful, they're crisp and hesperidic, and although this probably could be "based out" a little more, the opening is one of the best I've smelled in a while and I did almost purchase this on the spot (even thoughI truly am on a no-buy). "Laurel" is such an interesting note, and although I have a large laurel bush in my yard, I don't think this smells exactly like it, but it also doesn't *not* smell of it. It is very, very green and extremely clean. There's some cedar, and the combo is reminiscent of Light Blue, but it's a bit rougher and adds a little more masculinity. This is absolutely unisex IMO, whereas LB is like 2/3 femme (who gives a darn though, wear whatever you love). There's a similar saltiness to Old Navy Sea Salt and Fig, and it also is in the same class as Aeropostle Promise Me. I don't need another salty freshie (plus, Womanity is queen), so I left without it. However...aside from longevity issues, I truly recommend this.

"Inis Or," from Fragrances of Ireland, is ostensibly a flanker for their flagship unisex offering, "Inis." And the two do share several aspects; a dependence on citrus in the top notes, a gentle spiciness in the drydown. Either is a fine choice for a summer day. As a point of personal preference, however, "Inis Or" depends on a largely orange citrus note, as opposed to mama's lemon, making it a warmer, sunnier choice, and, in my experience, a longer lasting scent on the skin than "Inis" original. It's an optimistic, welcoming scent, almost overly bright, like 12 karat gold. It's a very versatile scent, as comfortable in the office as it is al fresco in the park. If you're looking to match the mood of a brilliant spring/early summer day under golden sun, an azure sky and a gentle, gusting breeze, "Inis Or" would be my hands-down choice. "Inis" original... is for weather about 10 degrees hotter.

Here in my country I was in an antique hunt so I enter a thrift store and in a shelf was standing alone this perfume, at firts I was a little doubt of the quality but I asked the woman who was attending if she can give a "sample" of the smell, she did and instantly fall in love with this. It is a very nice smell, very fresh, very summer scent, finally I couldn't resist and bought the bottle, wich by the way has a very nice looking. I bought it for $39, a true bargain if you ask me. Here in Central America, to find this kind of non-commercial-mall type perfume is very rare and I couldn't be happy with my buy.

A few years ago I visited Ireland and found this fragrance and loved the scent; so I had to get a bottle before I left for home. I take that perfume with me anywhere I travel to. I love it so much that I thought I lost it and ordered another off the internet and when my sister saw that I found my lost bottle; she promptly took my extra bottle because she loves the scent so much too! It is very clean, crip and cool; perfect for the whole year, especially spring and summer!

I bought Inis Or in Donegal on recent trip to Ireland, and wore it the next day to the coast visiting the Cliffs of Moher. It is a perfect scent reflection of the dramatic landscape, salty like the sea with sweet/ spicy/ woody notes that catch in the wind, and a crispness that reminds me of sunlight reflecting on the azure waters. This is my favorite in the Fragrances of Ireland line, although I love just about all of them.