Floris London 2018 EDP
Islay
Floris London Islay is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Islay opens with Smoke, Bergamot, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Amber, Cedar, Patchouli, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Floris London's Islay carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.
Floris' Islay is a peculiar beast - a restrained, almost austere woody-green fragrance that promises Hebridean whisky but delivers a polite, old-school barbershop scent. It's a classic Floris, but don't expect drama.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Calm
- Elegant
- Fresh
- Masculine
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.
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Performance & Mood
Performance
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Best Occasions
This scent is understated and barely noticeable after a short while, making it perfectly suited for the office where subtlety is key. Its traditional, clean profile also fits well for casual wear or more formal settings, though its lack of projection makes it unsuitable for a date where projection is often desired.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
Declarable under EU Annex III
- Bergamot
- Sandalwood
- Synthetic musk
- Vanillin
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
Ethics and formulation
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Cruelty-free Brand-stated
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