Isola Verde
Isola Verde by Roja Parfums is an unisex parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with clementine and mandarin, moves into magnolia, lily of the valley, osmanthus, davana, melon and guava and dries down to pink pepper, cardamom, rum, patchouli, sandalwood and cedarwood. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Clementine Small, sweet and a bit candied. Very easy to wear.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Heart
- Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
- Lily of the Valley Clean, green, dewy floral. Reads as 'fresh laundry' to most people.
- Osmanthus Apricot-and-leather floral. Unusual, warm and very wearable.
- Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
- Melon Soft, watery sweetness. Often paired with aquatics.
- Guava Tropical, tart and faintly funky. Sharper than mango.
Dry-down
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Rum Boozy, sweet and warm. Adds a grown-up edge to gourmands.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
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