72 community ratings

Madame Isabelle

WomenModern

7.2/ 10

Community score
72 ratings

La Rive Madame Isabelle is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance with a floral, fruity heart that turns sweet and powdery; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 73 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.9 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% 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.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Powdery

What does Madame Isabelle smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, though autumn and winter are not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions it fits best, and it reads mostly feminine. Armaf Club de Nuit Woman and Chanel Coco Mademoiselle have a close profile.

It opens with orange, bergamot and grapefruit for a bright citrus start. The heart of rose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and lychee adds a soft floral, fruity layer. Vetiver and patchouli ground the base, while musk and vanilla leave a sweet, powdery finish.