28 community ratings

Isleta

Name: Isleta
Brand: D:SOL MMXVI

Perfumer: Michael Nordstrand

2025UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

8.4/ 10

Community score
28 ratings

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D:SOL MMXVI Isleta is a unisex scent that opens with green mandarin orange, bergamot and juniper leaf, then moves into fig and jasmine sambac.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

96% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Green mandarin orange Bergamot

Juniper leaf

Monarda

Heart notesfirst few hours

Fig Jasmine sambac Clary sage White tea

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood Amyris Patchouli

Cabreuva

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody

What does Isleta smell like?

It starts fresh and citrusy, with juniper leaf and monarda adding a green, lightly spicy edge. In the heart, fig and jasmine sambac bring a soft, fruity and floral feel, kept light by white tea and clary sage. The base settles on sandalwood, amyris and patchouli, giving it a woody footing.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads as fresh and easy rather than heavy, and it suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Alterra Natural Spirit Eau Fraîche and Strangers Parfumerie Oliver.