Isabey Paris 2014 EDT

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Isabey Lys Noir

by Jean Jacques

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Isabey Paris Isabey Lys Noir is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Jean Jacques. Isabey Lys Noir opens with Pepper, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Heliotrope, Lily, and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Musk, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Isabey Paris's Isabey Lys Noir carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, intriguing, and definitely not what its name suggests. Ignore the 'Noir' and indulge in this creamy, powdery white floral that's more elegant than edgy. Some find it a masterpiece, others a sweet, underwhelming disappointment.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Powdery
  • Soft
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Isabey Lys Noir Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and longevity, coupled with its elegant and sophisticated white floral-woody profile, make it more suitable for evening and formal events. While some find it wearable during the day, it's generally considered too potent for casual or office wear, especially given its luxurious feel.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

About

Opens with a fleeting, mild black pepper kick before settling into a voluptuous heart of creamy white florals. Heliotrope and tuberose lead the charge, offering sweet, powdery nuances, while a shy lily and green narcissus add delicate freshness. The base is an understated blend of smooth sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and deep ebony wood, keeping it grounded without ever truly going 'noir'. Expect a gentle, sophisticated sweetness rather than heavy darkness.

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