Soir d'Оrient

Wow. Soir d’Orient is an absolutely PHENOMENAL perfume. I saw this as someone who owns over 100 perfumes, having sampled many more than that. I like Sisley. I have Eau du Soir and Soir de Lune. I thought that those two were the best perfumes from the house of Sisley...before I tried this. It’s a difficult perfume to describe actually. All I can say about it is itt is 100% gorgeous, classy, timeless, sophisticated, interesting, and downright stunning. This scent is addictive. I think you must try it to believe. This is a very, very special perfume. I prefer Soir d’Orient to the other two Sisley perfumes I have. This one is just so, so, so beautiful. I wish I could do it more justice in my description, but all I can say is there is nothing bad about this perfume. It’s just gorgeous. The scent is so natural and beautiful and u issue. I haven’t smelled anything like it. In the first day of my wearing no it I got several compliments, but I don’t even care about that. Just smelling it myself, I realize how gorgeous and special this is. This is not a conservative mature perfume. Anyone at any age can wear this. It’s not a boring scent, but it’s universally likeable as a classy fragrance. It’s so dreamy and feminine, without being overly sweet and obtrusive. It’s so timeless I hope I never ever run out of this. This is just top of the line. Any woman in the world could wear this and feel like a princess, it is that classy and sophisticated, without being uptight and unapproachable. It is absolutely, undeniably stunningly beautiful and alluring. This is so feminine, beautiful, classy, and feminine, that it is sexy in a very refined way. Soir d’Orient is a stunning perfume meant for a confident, intelligent woman, a natural leader that embraces her femininity. Any woman who wears this will instantly feel magnificent. This is a very special fragrance, which I hope never goes out of style. A real gem.

Eau du Soir needs no introduction. Sisley’s mythical perfume is (still) one of the most elegant and beautiful chypres. Exhilarating. Regal. Stunning. To quote one of Lancôme’s best moisturizers of the past (Vivifiance); Vivifiant! Soir d’ Orient is Eau du Soir at dawn. While it launched when the Oud craze was taking off, it doesn’t include Oud, or at least it doesn’t pretend to be an Oud scent. Instead, it’s midnight. When Eau du Soir undresses, under the spell of a burning candle, Soir d’Orient comes to life. Galbanum, the common thread, is surrounded by rich rose. Herbal geranium. Resins and incense and myrrh, all brought to life by lemon and bergamot. It’s a smoky, oriental, lavish take on the chypre original, with the emphasis on a huge, brooding rose. They’re the same but not. They share the same elegance, the same class. While one is a proper chypre, the other is the version +18. When the lights go out and only candlelight (and the moon) illuminates the night. A sensuality akin to Emanuelle in the first films. Soir d’Orient is lavish, rich and mesmerizing. It doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not, instead it is very good at what it is. A darker, night version of the original, lost in the corridors of an Andalusian castle. It haunts while it taunts. Truly, a perfume worthy of a black bottle and night in its name. Sisley, don’t lose your class!

A profoundly beautiful creation, Soir d'Orient turned out to be a holy grail of sorts for me, as I was on the pursuit for a rose incense. An added bonus for my nose is one of my other favorite notes: geranium. I have Ai incense from Blackbird, and this eau de parfum closely resembles the dark, lush ambience of that incense. The opening has that hallmark galbanum that seems to be thematic of Sisley fragrances (see Eau de Campagne), but here, it is paired with saffron, imparting this almost tannic, astringent quality that soon yields to a black pepper. Here, an almost trigeminal effect occurs, as the roses and the geranium leaves bloom with radiance. However, this is not sunshine radiance but more an opalescence in an ocean of onyx. I am in a temple in some primeval woods, incense envelops me, something feels almost cabalistic. I am not merely writing a review in my spare time between work, but I am elsewhere. This is the elsewhere that perfumes can often take us, when we want to escape the here and now, we want to be the embodiment of this elsewhere. The dry down is one of repose: mossy, earthy, gentle, reassuring. This is not a scent for the provocateur so much as its for the dreamer. Masculine on men, feminine on women. Top shelf.

utterly beguiling, intoxicating, rich, heady perfection. spicy, sharp, deeply incense-y, but there's also a gorgeous non-gourmand floral sweetness when i smell my arm more closely. i feel little need to analyze this perfume based on its component notes; they simply add up to a masterful, unique whole, which is to me the sign of an excellent perfume. i absolutely loved this when it first came out and i tested it on a whim in a department store (i knew nothing about sisley's fragrances at the time). i couldn't stop thinking about it. but oh, that price! i finally managed to buy it at an affordable price and am so glad i did. one thing (and one note, i guess) that i will mention: when i was a kid, i had a scratch and sniff book in which the one patch i was drawn to *absolutely* the most, admist the strawberry and other entirely forgettable (and synthetic-smelling) scents was... maybe frankincense, i think? i could NOT stop smelling it — i found it absolutely intoxicating. it smelled like church incense (i discovered later — i'm not christian). i realize with soir d'orient that i've finally found *that* scent.

What a fantastic composition. My skin brings out the top notes far more than when sprayed I sniffed it on paper. On paper, it comes across as somewhat similar to the highest-end, Middle Eastern rose-oud blends. However, the bergamot, galbanum, pepper, incense, and saffron (to a lesser extent) really dominant on the skin. It's surprisingly bright, despite have a wondrously dark body underneath. As it evolves, the middle and base notes move forward, especially the rose and incense. Somehow, despite being a strong fragrance with quite a bit of attitude, it is remarkably well-balanced through all phases. It does not come across as garish or neurotic. I recently bought a (somewhat irresponsibly) large haul of blind buys based on research, and this is one of my favorites. I got a .25 oz travel atomizer, but will likely buy a full bottle when I run out, despite the higher price point. This is one of those times when I can absolutely smell the expertise and craft that went into this high-quality beauty. Unisex, maybe leaning a bit feminine. Composition: 9/10 Longevity: 7.5/10 Overall experience: 9/10

I LOVE this fragance. It is like a more oriental versión of eau du soir. It is more balsámic with the incense and the resins, but with same Green vibe of eau du soir. I have bought It because i found a good offer and because i usually likes It when i tried It on the perfumeríes, but as i already had eau du soir, i am not sure if It was a good purchase because i dont find many difference between both fragances. The performance is great, as in most fragances of this brand, and the quality of the ingredients is very high, soir d'orient smells very natural. This perfume is intense but at the same time keeps some of the freshness of eau du soir, so i think It is very versatile, intense for night use but elegant and fresh to wear during the day. I think It is totally unisex. Scent: 9 Longevity: 8 Sillage: 7 Quality/price: 7 Versatility: 9 Originality: 6 Global: 8.5

I thought I wrote a review for this, but don’t see it... I will write another... That’s how good it is. It’s also so good that I paid $100 more than I thought I ever would’ve paid for any perfume. I tried it on, walked around the store, and fell in love within that time. I told the woman at the sales counter but it was so good that I would only be wearing it around very special people - or when take myself on afternoon dates. It’s spicy, deep, mysterious, and sexy as hell. The rose comes on a bit strong in the beginning, but is beautiful after it mixes with my chemistry. I have most certainly received the most compliments on this perfume. I wear it with everything... I love the contrast of jeans and a tee, with a luxurious scent... but I also wear it when I have attended gala events. Absolutely one of my favourite scents.

I thought I wrote a review for this, but don’t see it... I will write another... That’s how good it is. It’s also so good that I paid $100 more than I thought I ever would’ve paid for any perfume. I tried it on, walked around the store, and fell in love within that time. I told the woman at the sales counter but it was so good that I would only be wearing it around very special people - or when take myself on afternoon dates. It’s spicy, deep, mysterious, and sexy as hell. The rose comes on a bit strong in the beginning, but is beautiful after it mixes with my chemistry. I have most certainly received the most compliments on this perfume. I wear it with everything... I love the contrast of jeans and a tee, with a luxurious scent... but I also wear it when I have attended gala events. Absolutely my favourite scent.

Edit: Very long lasting. I applied a single spray to the back of my hand yesterday around 10 PM and after a shower, multiple hand washes, washing dishes, etc. I can still smell traces of it at 2 PM the next day. Original: My new favorite and love at first sniff. :-) Of course I also like Soir de Lune quite a bit, but this is just in a different class. I understand why people compare it to Aromatic Lime (the aggressive bitter and citrus notes). However, this is more refined. And Aromatic Lime, whose astringency is quite refreshing, cannot compare in elegance and depth. I cannot wait for the fall concert/ballet season to start. I am going to be wearing this scent a lot.

First sniff reveals the same backbone as Eau du soir, however as it dries down it loses the biting bitterness of Eau du Soir and becomes softer and spicier with the saffron, rose, woods etc. my preferred Sisley fragrance. I have a 10mL bottle of this and Eau du Soir as well. This one is more wearable and sexy whereas Eau du Soir is very opulent and elegant and something one would wear to the opera or some elegant event. This is probably one of the only Sisley fragrances that manages to have a little touch of sweetness to it thanks possibly to the rose and cinnamon and of course there’s the smokiness. Nice sillage and longevity. Overall a very lovely scent.

Words are not enough. The best woody rose I’ve ever ever smelled. There’s something healing in it. As it could expand one’s soul. The Moonlight Sonata’ music in a parfume. Ed: I thought it would be a too serious, complicated and maybe a too mature fragrance and I’m very surprised by the enthusiasm of my husband and children. They are unanimous (rare enough to be mentioned) : it’s a « won-der-ful ! » scent. Even my 88 years old father (who always professes sharply that one good parfume is enough for a women) agreed and said it was outstanding.

This is a remarkably well made perfume -i.e., the black version. It changes its mood three times; all with which one would love to be in during any day. In Fragrantica.com this perfume is classified as women sent; which is not valid name. This is a unisex perfume, and it could work very well on men like me. I DO NOT use only masculine perfumes, and this Soir de' Orient 2010 from Sisely is really working on my skin in very attractive way. It lasts well (some 6 hours) on a dry skin such as mine. My Missy loved it as a masculine perfume.

Thousands of opposites come together perfectly naturally in an opulent, out-of-this-world marriage of East and West, feminine and masculine, light and dark, bitter and sweet, harsh and polished, passion and tenderness. The scent goes from emerald green of galbanum and bergamot to golden topaz warm sandalwood & frankincense base with the smoothest, most exquisite patchuli. The peppery note gives the fragrance just the right edge. It's a great unisex fragrance, turning both men and women into mysterious strangers.

Oh my God!!! This is my favourite parfum! So deep, so mysterious but in a cold way. Not sweet at all. Every time I smell it, I imagine myself in a dark room, the incense around me, unlocking the deepest layers of my soul and cleaning them. I feel like in a temple. If you don't like the smell of temples, that's not for you. In my opinion this is a spiritual parfum, not sexy. Casual clothes don't suit this fragrance. Very very classy and elegant! Total love ❤️

Soir D'Orient is a gorgeous, dry geranium chypre with a smoky shadow. Quite beautiful, unisex and long lasting. I wear this perfume in any temperature and season. I can sense a relationship between this and Izia la Nuit in that they are both the seductive evening perfumes. Soir d'Orient is just slightly smokier. All the Sisley perfumes in my collection seem to have a chypre tone which adds elegance and sophistication.

I've just deleted my old negative review. Bought early this year. Left it and never bothered with it until today. After a cleaning mission in my happy home, showered and thought I'd spray it again. I kid you not. It's super sexy, deep, and unique. I've never smelt anything like her. Luxurious incense and oriental. I'm so very happy I kept her. She just need to settle for 8 month. Now in August she's perfect.

The first time I tried Soir d'Оrient by Sisley, Tamara de Lempicka emerging from the darkness in her green, transparent dress invaded my thoughts. Soir d'Оrient by Sisley is a masterpiece, with profoundly deep, oriental and spicy notes that are both addictive and sophisticated. It is a bright, green light that cuts through the darkness, revealing fragments of red lipstick, silk, and tulle...

OMG! OMG! I loooove this kind of perfume, even though i'm a man, but i really enjoy it so much, it opens up with a smooky encens sandalwood, and it turns into a bit sweet rose (not candy sweet) patchouli makes it bit manly and mature, very expensive smell, my taste obviously, i do have (soir de lune/eau du soir) and i love them, and this one just gonna step into the line of my wardrobe...

MBTI: femme ENTJ After lovingly looking at it through the shopping glass for 2 years, and sampling it at every airport pass, I can say that I'm a proud owner of 10ml of this fabulous liquid. It's animalic and smells like powdery oud with regal, barely-sweet flowers in the background. A rich woman from Dubai, no doubt. Flying first class. As she should. ✈️🌌🍷

This one is difficult to pull off in a casual setting, but I think truly anyone interested in perfumery should experience it at least. This is definitely class, "old school", "dark feminine", elegant sensuality. Not for everyone. Not an easy reach. And it's demanding of its wearer. But a must try. A worthy sample for a perfume collection as well.