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Islay by Floris

Floris· 2018

Islay

7.913Typically ~$120

Mostly smoke and galbanum, warmed by sandalwood. Suits dates in fall.

SmokySpicyWoodyPowderyResinous

Scent profile

Top notes

Smoke Galbanum Bergamot

Heart notes

Amber Canary Islands juniper Cedarwood Iris Patchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

95%

Spring

67%

Summer

46%

Fall

100%

Day

87%

Night

100%

Where

Office

84%

Casual

89%

Date

100%

Club

64%

Formal

96%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

38%