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sfgVTYGVghcv – :
An explosion of colors, flavors and sensations. Absolutely unisex, because when it comes to flowers there is no man or woman. For the summer it is a must.
Rasperovky – :
On myself, it starts out as very well balanced burst of florals with a hint of sweetness, which must be the sweet almond. I say well balanced as I can’t immediately detect any singular flower. Due to the sweetness of it, I would probably be more inclined to wear it on summer nights when cooler, as sweeter notes can become quite syrupy on me during hot days. There is familiarity to this scent and I want to say that it reminds me of Givenchy Amariage but it has been a while since smelling it, so don’t take my word for it. An Aunt use to wear Amariage although it literally smelt like an overkill air freshner on her. While I like Isles Lontaines and impressed with the balance of it, there is something about it that almost makes me want to rinse it off the longer I leave it to sit. I think this is due to the nostalgia of the Aunt who use to think she was doing us a favour by wearing Amariage lol.
адрамелех – :
“Isles Lointaines” supposedly means “Distant Islands”, so it is no wonder that so many reviewers describe this as tropical, and it is indeed, without as much as a smidgen of coconut. It’s all creamy, dreamy white flowers, lotion-y, soft and inviting. Love.
seeriscizAcidgj – :
I have a full bottle, 2 sprays out of it.
Looking to swap for anything on my ‘want list’.
Also swapping from Keiko,Oliban.
Must be within Australia
smuraga – :
This really does smell similar to Pure Poison, but rather to the first, pre-reformulation edition of it (which was creamier than the newer, more citrusy one).
Pure Poison is a terrific perfume, by the way, but I Love ISLES LOINTAINES more, and here’s why: whereas PURE POISON is a fresh bouquet of jasmine and gardenias with a generous amount of musk and citrus,
ISLES is a very creamy gardenia with an emphasis on its sweeter, almond-y facet. It’s more tropical, and much rounder, and basically, yes, it’s a different perfume, they do smell similar, but their vibes are very different, with PP being more soapy, squeaky clean, sporty, with an emphasis on jasmine, synth-musk and citrus, and IL on almond, gardenias and a little vanilla.
For those who miss the original formulation of Pure Poison (which was out of this world) I highly recommend to try Isles Lointaines.
gemberov_nikolai – :
One word…balmy. Another two…love it. I finally got my hands on some samples from Keiko Mecheri this weekend and I’m very impressed with this house. I just want more and more! This is a perfect scent for fans of tropical white flowers who do not want to give off a “bathful of sunscreen” vibe. This is the real deal. At the risk of sounding corny, I can almost feel the soft white petals stroking my wrist. Natural yet high end and reminiscent of a spa in Bora Bora.
Silky, creamy tuberose and heady tiare set off by a gentle almond and warmed up with sizzling Amber. If you liked Datura Noir by Lutens then you’ll love this. Now I want to book some plane tickets to a far flung Eden and upgrade to first class.
ot0do100 – :
This is just phenomenal. I do understand the comparisons to Dior’s Pure Poison, they are both strong white floral fragrances, but this one is without the sharpness and soapiness of Pure Poison, and all the better for it. This is so incredibly beautiful, I really encourage anyone curious to try it. I purchased my sample vial from Luckyscent. On me it’s a sumptuous blend of sweet almond, tiare, gardenia, jasmine, tuberose and vanilla rounding out the base. Inhaling is like wandering through an exotic garden on an island escape. I’ve been trying very hard to make sure I’m picky with anything I choose to add to my collection these days, so I have pondered this decision for the last two months almost (I’ve spent far too much on perfumes alone this year – how is it only May!?) and have decided Isles Lointaines is just too beautiful for me to be without a full bottle. It’s feminine and fresh, but with a lovely creaminess, no sharpness here! It is lucid, rich, sensual. Good projection and longevity, can’t think of any negatives!
leo 1 – :
Isles Lointaines is a lovely white floral fragrance.Do not buy this if you do not care for huge, lush white florals.On my skin it opens up with a fresh citrus note which lasts merely a few seconds than the floral notes come to the fore.I smell gardenia and tiaré flowers so this is indeed a tropical blend.I am not a fan of tiaré notes as most tend to be very intense and cloying on my skin, but here it is really well done and not too sweet even though the whole concoction lies on a warm bed of vanilla on my skin.It is a beautiful warm tropical fragrance which has no sharp edges but does not have the depth and evocative feeling like for instance Manoumalia.
maxim2010 – :
God, I like it! I feel better when I try a sample and I absolutely hate because it’s one less that i’ll want to spend my money on, but this is not the case. This is very nice, reminded me of the experience I had when I tried Montale Intense Tiare the other day.This is happiness, relaxing, enjoying life, wind blowing in your hair kind of fragrance. The Gardenia, the jasmine, the tuberose, the tiare flower are all there but not like in a cleaning product kind of way. They are well balanced, making this a calm, warm, sweet fragrance. This is what really nice, honest, good people smell like, in my head. I guess what I’m trying to say is that, to me, it’s a very innocent fragrance. And now one more on my wish list.
Update: after +-10 hours on my skin I can still smell it, now it’s very subtle but still a very pretty fragrance. I need this in my life.
roverbee – :
If you want to know this fragrance’s “twin,” look no further than the late, great Azzaro 9. The resemblance is very strong, which is a good thing for me, since Azzaro 9 is long out of production and hard to find. I loved its heady intensity, and Isles Lontaines would be an ideal replacement for it. The almond note differentiates it from the Azzaro, and almond fans will find this to be a rich interpretation. I have a great affinity fo white florals, they can hardly be too strong for me, and Isles Lontaines fits the bill just right.
student30 – :
I finally managed to test it! And I can honestly say…I don’t like it at all. Although I like pure poison by the way! I couldn’t imagine tropical island sniffing it…and besides I can swear it does smell like some other perfumes I tested years ago, I’m trying hard now to recall them. If I do that, I’ll write you their names. By now it clearly reminds me on perfumes used by 35-45 year old ladies .
For tropical smell lovers Passiflora is a perfect one!
lkugufdSAZn – :
Dior PURE POISON is a beautiful perfume, but it bears within it all the poisonous power of its namesake and is in fact very difficult for me to wear without enduring a headache. Must I therefore deny myself the experience of its glorious resinous jasmine? Not anymore.
Keiko Mecheri ISLES LOINTAINES smells every bit as beautiful as PURE POISON to my nose, and very similar compositionally. What’s missing? The poison–whatever it is in the Dior which induces in me an acute headache if I apply one nanodrop too much.
My previous alternative to PURE POISON was Jesus del Pozo IN WHITE, which always seemed to be the most similar to the Dior creation, except that it smelled just a bit dingy, and so did not quite capture the laser-like limpidity of PURE POISON. ISLES LOINTAINES, in contrast, manages to convey that same degree of clarity for me and simply oozes sumptuousness.
I had been thinking that ISLES LOINTAINES came in the newer, clear bottle, not the traditional dark one. I suppose that I was associating the quality of the composition with the properties of the vessel in which it should be housed, logically speaking. Well, that’s okay, since I wouldn’t mind having another one of these bottles, even if I believe that the liquid inside would better match the clear one instead.
Will you like this perfume? If you like PURE POISON, I am confident that you will. If you dislike PURE POISON, for the reasons that make it a difficult wear for me, then ISLES LOINTAINES may, too, work for you. However, if you are a jasmine phobe, this is not the perfume for you. No indoles here, but lots of flaming white jasmine, among other big white flowers…
Seric – :
This is a delightful and balmy tropical scent thanks to the warm depths of tiare flower, gardenia, vanilla and amber. It is comforting and island-glam at the same time, it definitely transports you to an exotic destination like Hawaii or Mauritius. The sillage is moderate to begin with and then in a short time-frame, it draws close to the skin and becomes much more personal. Lasting power is moderate-good. I can get about 4-5hours of sniff out of this. The bottle is unique and spells out pure luxury. I enjoy this scent, but for the price it retails at, I’m not sure it’s as overwhelming/outstanding as it should be.
fisher-34 – :
Picture yourself on a tropical island in the South Seas, so small it has no name, no corporate entities and no cell phone reception – just gorgeous beaches, turquoise skies and a profusion of white flowers in full bloom. All you have to do is lie on the sparkling sand, listen to the waves and dream the day away. It might be awhile before we can afford that private South Sea island, but Isles Lointaines is the next best thing. This brazenly flirtatious potion features an incredibly lush gardenia double-whammy by blending traditional gardenia with tiare, also known as Tahitian gardenia, and the result is every bit as seductive and gorgeous as you would expect. Heady tuberose and radiant jasmine are also in the intoxicating white floral mix, and a simmering blend of sweet almond, creamy vanilla and ambery benzoin add the sultry warmth of a hot island night. This is a true glamour girl scent – suitable for sirens and mermaids, as well as mere mortals.
I love this description, wanna try this smell, does it really smell so good?
petrpro25 – :
Isles Lointaines is a gorgeous tropical floral fragrance.
It is very elegant and makes me wish for a luxury island break on St. Barts. 🙂
The fragrance starts out with plenty of gardenia – well-rounded, full, intense – and with some sweetness which must be the sweet almond note.
The heart is all about wonderful white flowers – jasmine, tuberose and tiaré.
I do not get any rose from Isle Lointaines, though.
Isles Lointaines’ base, vanilla and benzoin accords, is pure cuddliness that becomes more and more apparent with time.
Still, the elegant white flowers dominate this composition from start to finish.
I find Isles Lointaines to be an exceptionally well-made tropical white flower fragrance.
It lasts for around 8 hours on my skin and projects with above-average strength.
In regards to tropical white flowers:
Isles Lointaines has the same elegant and luxurious feel to it that, so far, I have only found L’Eau Nirique and I strongly recommend L’Eau Nirique to everyone who loves Isles Lointaines – not as a replacement but as an addition to their tropical white flower collection.
Juliette has a gun, thanks for the sample.
kriss333 – :
Top Notes
Almond, Gardenia
Middle Notes
Tahitian Tiare, Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose Absolute
Base Notes
Vanilla, Benzoin
grinin68 – :
A gentle tuberose scent. Nothing special for me, don’t much care for tuberose. But definitely nice for those who love it. 🙂
цукер – :
This is a good elegant summer fragrance. It has a really nice tropical but classy feel.
It would go perfectly with flowy white trousers and a sophisticated halter. I would also think it could be worn anywhere you can wear a fabulous floppy hat.
I really love it.
Top_crazy – :
onaona, you will not be disappointed by Isles Lointaines!
The first note I got after applying my sample was gardenia, followed quickly by jasmine. After a bit the amber joins the party. This is well-balanced, scent, with all three notes playing nicely and none screaming for attention.
Isles is strangely slightly cool and warm at the same time. I think that’s because of the jasmine and amber being balanced so well.
Isles is perfect for a warm summer night.It makes me think about palm trees swaying gently under a full moon. For a scent with only three notes it’s quite impressive!
Update; Here are the notes listed on Lucky Scent:
Sweet almond, gardenia, Tahitian tiare, tuberose, jasmine, rose absolute, vanilla, benzoin
So no amber? I did start smelling something sweet after a bit. So I think almond and vanilla are right.
postman23 – :
I can’t wait to try this fragrance. I am somewhat infatuated with the Keiko Mecheri line. I’ve found so many treasures in KM, I’m sure this is another one to add to my list. Mogador is the most beautiful rose fragrance I’ve experienced….soft, delicate and uplifting. I’m betting Isles Lointaines celebrates jasmine and gardenia with the same grace.
I know, I know….not exactly a review =)
Update….
Well, I’ve been wearing it for 2 years now. Isles Lointaines is Pure Poison’s sassy older sister. It lacks the innocence and muted feel of Pure Poison, turning the volume up just a bit and producing less of a comfort scent and more of a statement maker. I love both…equally 🙂
btw, it last forever on my skin!