Sisley 2011 EDT

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Eau d'Ikar

by Vincent Ricord

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Sisley Eau d'Ikar is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Vincent Ricord. Eau d'Ikar opens with Carrot Seeds, Bergamot, Lemon, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Mastic, Spicy Notes, Green Notes, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Sisley's Eau d'Ikar carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This discontinued gem is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, d'Ikar is a masterclass in understated elegance. Expect a refined, unique scent that performs best in warmer climes. Don't listen to the haters; this one's pure sophistication.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Subtle
Eau d'Ikar Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Green Notes16%
Spicy Notes11%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate longevity and subtle sillage make it ideal for office and casual wear, avoiding overpower. The sophisticated, clean profile is well-suited for dates and less formal events, but its understated presence might be lost on grand formal occasions or high-energy sports.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

d'Ikar opens with a zesty, bitter citrus explosion of bergamot and orange, sharpened by an unusual carrot seed note. Quickly, it mellows into a powdery heart where iris and a distinctive mastic resin create a creamy, almost balsamic quality, woven with green tea and subtle spice. The dry down is a clean, woody embrace of vetiver and sandalwood, with a touch of amber adding a gentle warmth.

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