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ROJA London

Isola Sol

Name: Isola Sol
Brand: ROJA London
Price: 500.00 $
Availability: InStock

Extrait De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$500

Description

Isola Sol by ROJA London is a radiant fragrance that truly captures the essence of a sun-drenched island escape. It opens with a vibrant burst of juicy stone fruits and bright citruses, immediately evoking a feeling of warmth and joy. As it develops, a creamy, tropical floral heart emerges, blending exotic ylang-ylang and jasmine with a hint of coconut, reminiscent of sun-warmed skin. The drydown settles into a sophisticated, salty-woody warmth, with notes of sandalwood, musk, and a subtle touch of pink pepper, leaving a lingering, elegant trail. This scent is a beautiful olfactive postcard, perfect for those who long for an endless summer. Perfumer: Roja Dove

Scent Profile

Floral

Fruity

Tropical

Woody

Salty

Creamy

Notes

Top Notes

Apricot

Peach

Mandarin

Lemon

Bergamot

Petitgrain

Middle Notes

Neroli

Jasmine Sambac

Ylang-Ylang

Coconut

Base Notes

Sea Salt

Sandalwood

Musk

Amyris

Cedar

Ambroxan

Pink Pepper

About ROJA London

ROJA London is an independent luxury fragrance house established in Mayfair, London in 2011 by master perfumer Roja Dove, renowned for pioneering haute perfumery with fragrances crafted like precious jewellery using the finest raw materials such as Rose de Mai and Ambergris. The brand's philosophy emphasizes masterful artistry, uncompromising quality, and rich longevity to evoke emotions, unlock memories, and enable authentic self-expression for all styles and desires. Its signature style features creative Parfum and Eau de Parfum concentrations, positioning it as the authority in British fine fragrance.

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Perfumer

Roja Dove

Roja Dove, born Roger John Dove in 1956 in Sussex, England, developed an early obsession with scent from childhood memories, leading him to pursue training at Guerlain in Paris under Robert Guerlain, where he rose to become the first non-family Global Ambassador. After nearly two decades with the company until 2001, he launched the world's first Haute Parfumerie at Harrods in 2004 and founded his luxury fragrance house Roja Parfums (now Roja London) in 2011, pioneering haute perfumery with high-end perfumes crafted from the finest materials. His contributions include educating new talent, innovative layering techniques, and scents like A Goodnight Kiss, inspired by personal stories, earning him recognition as an Ambassador for the GREAT Britain Campaign.

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Reviews

5.0

Excellent2 reviews

ROJA London

5.0/5 • 2 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often describe Isola Sol as a luxurious and elegant summer fragrance that successfully evokes a tropical island vacation without smelling like typical sunscreen. It's praised for its bright, juicy opening and a creamy, salty-woody drydown that feels sophisticated and warm. Many find it to be a gorgeous scent, though some note its price point.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity is generally good, often lasting 7-8 hours, with the musky base detectable for up to 11-12 hours. Projection is noted to be strong for the first hour, then settling to an arm's length or elbow's length scent.

Versatile appeal: Ideal for summer and daytime wear, it's considered suitable for relaxing scenarios like vacations or cruises, yet elegant enough to be dressed up for more formal occasions.

Quality composition: The fragrance is lauded for its bright, fresh, and vivacious citrusy opening, followed by a creamy, tropical floral heart that avoids being sharp or overwhelming. Reviewers appreciate its smooth, elegant blend of high-quality raw materials, noting it doesn't explicitly smell like suntan lotion.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some reviewers feel the fragrance is expensive for what it offers, and a few have described it as smelling like 'citrus hairspray' or not being exceptionally unique.

Situational drawback: While generally good, some feedback indicates projection can become weak after the initial hour, requiring reapplication for all-day strength. One reviewer also felt it leaned more feminine, despite being marketed as unisex.

Comparisons

Similar to Guerlain's Terracotta: Reviewers note a similar tropical island vibe to Guerlain's Terracotta, but Isola Sol is described as having a creamier, more velvety apricot note and less of the harsh white tiare floral.