Islay

Islay by Floris is a fragrance for women and men. Islay was launched in 2018. Top notes are Galbanum, Bergamot and Smoke; middle notes are Orris, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Paying homage to the flora of the romantic and isolated Islay and to the wonderful whisky that has lovingly been produced on the island since the 1300s. Inspired by the tasing notes and deep flavours of the rich amber liquor, as well as the beautiful island known as “The Queen of the Hebrides”, Islay is a celebration of the time-honoured ritual of appreciating the deep complex flavours and subtle nuances of whisky. Earthy green top notes of galbanum bring to mind the wild, windswept gorse hedgerows of Islay complimented by bergamot, highlighting the initial citrus character found in many of Islay’s whisky blends. Orris adds a smooth and soft floral note whilst adding balance to the rich, rugged peaty and smoky accord of prickly juniper oil and patchouli. Finally, just a subtle hint of vanilla with warm comforting musks in the base of the fragrance imbue a reassuring outro to the scent. In 2024 Islay was recreated and rereleased by Floris from a discontinued version.