At Sisley, dreams, sensuality and refinement have been one and the same since the house was founded in 1976. Today, the brand is known as one of the finest French successes in cosmetics. Sisley products are even distributed in 85 countries around the world. Yet in 2023, Sisley decided to open the doors to its world and invite us into a more intimate atmosphere. The Eaux Rêvées by Sisley are a collection of six unisex fragrances inspired by personal anecdotes from the d'Ornano family. So, how about discovering L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa?
In 2023, the house of Sisley created a new fragrance collection: the Eaux Rêvées by Sisley. This collection of six perfumes is intended for both men and women alike. Their common thread? All of these fragrances draw inspiration from a memory, a loved one or an anecdote from the d'Ornano family, founders of the brand. Naturally, the perfume named L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa refers to Isabelle d'Ornano. It portrays the beauty of an idealized nature, at once floral, warm and spicy. A closer look.
The highly contrasted opening of Sisley's L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa
Isabelle d'Ornano was an ambitious and highly dynamic woman. Indeed, nothing obliged her to lead an active professional life alongside her husband. Isabelle d'Ornano could easily have been content to raise her five children within the highly coveted world of the jet set. Yet that was not the case. She was behind one of the finest successes in French cosmetics. Isabelle d'Ornano is a symbol of chic and panache. And this is clearly felt in the perfume dedicated to her. Sisley's L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa displays an untamable spirit right from its opening. To achieve this, it relies on the tangy, zesty freshness of bergamot. This citrus is nonetheless paired with far more fiery spices. Its warm scent comes from a duo of black pepper and pink pepper.
The floral, jasmine-driven scent of Sisley's L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa
This is where the central element of this perfume appears, at its heart. L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa is essentially built around jasmine. Here, this opulent flower reveals its two faces. Jasmine unveils not only its fresh, luminous vividness. It is also more carnal and bewitching. More specifically, the jasmine in L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa boldly reveals all its facets. It is at times green, floral or animalic. As is very often the case in perfumery, it is paired with rose, another star of perfumery. A white tea accord completes this duo. This element reveals subtler notes here and wonderfully creates a smoother, more cocooning atmosphere.
The ultimate, darker and more captivating breath of Sisley's L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa
Despite what the name and heart of this perfume might suggest, it is indeed a unisex fragrance, meaning intended for both men and women alike. The more masculine, virile side of this creation appears in its base notes. The floral gentleness then gives way to a final, more animalic and woody touch. This is when oakmoss makes its entrance, as if to carry us into the damp, earthy freshness of the undergrowth. Musk unfolds its sensuality. It is joined by patchouli. An excellent fixative, this element helps enhance the longevity of this perfume.
Sisley's L'Eau Rêvée d'Isa is like fresh jasmine in full sunlight. The result is a floral, warm and highly luminous creation.