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La Perla

Io

Perfumer: Daniela Andrier

1995WomenClassic
7.2/ 10
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La Perla Io is a chypre for women that sets jasmine, rose, iris and osmanthus against the green, woody tones of oakmoss and vetiver; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.

How does it perform?

From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

63% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Green
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Chypre

What does Io smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the number of ratings is small, so those figures are only a rough guide. It reads as a feminine perfume.

The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one piece. The floral side sits on a green, woody footing, deepened by sandalwood and patchouli. Plum, mandarin orange, blackcurrant and passion fruit add a fruity brightness, while vanilla brings a soft sweetness. A spicy touch rounds out the chypre character.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 41%
    Autumn
  • 36%
    Spring
  • 14%
    Winter
  • 9%
    Summer
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Casual
    23%
  • Office
    23%
  • Nighttime
    15%
  • Evening
    15%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026