#laislablanca (2023) by Ramon Monegal

Ethyl Maltol bomb, super sweet with lots of oakmoss. Reminds me a bit of Naxos with that blurry aldehydic vibe. The opening is rich, salty, and tropical, like Allnightlong, but the dry-down is cloying and deep, very wintery in my opinion. The oakmoss (that smoky accord) blends with Iso E Super and hedione; maybe there’s coumarin and galaxolide, even lily or violet, giving it a feminine touch. It doesn’t resemble anything else but fits the Black Orchid spectrum. If you’re a man and wear it, you can go blind with La Isla Blanca, though I prefer smelling it on a woman 🙂

Wow, wow… zero expectations and I absolutely love it. It opens bright and powerful, with a fruity-sweet vibe that’s rich without being cloying. The top note is fresh and hard to pin down, almost green, cutting through the sweetness with energy without feeling citrusy—a real achievement. The heart is a bit creamier but still not cloying, giving off a summery vibe. I detect a milky, fruity twist that pleasantly surprises me. The drydown stays fruity but becomes more elegant and less playful, thanks to the sandalwood and a touch of woodiness. I didn’t notice the smoke at first, but after five hours, I get a smoky, incense-like nuance. It’s summery yet expansive, unique, fun, and versatile—even for the office and unisex. Performance is solid: not beast-mode projection but very long-lasting, easily over 8 hours, at a fair price. A delightful surprise.

Not sure if it’s well-known… I hope not, given how original and impressive the performance is. It’s explosive yet not citrusy, highly projected from start to finish, and delivers a fresh air vibe like a pine forest by the beach in summer. Without being too challenging, it’s original, versatile, and the performance has literally blown my mind. A 10/10.

Sublime, scandalous, notorious… perfect balance between acidic, floral, green, and woody. An extraordinary creation that denotes freshness and fun without losing class. Overwhelming performance; on warm nights and in motion, the fragrance radiates, overshadowing everyone present. Until today, it remains the best in the Ibiza collection, the one that best represents those nights of white linen and sandals to the beat of electronic music and ice-cold drinks until the sun rises.

In my TOP 3 of perfumes. Bestial performance. Words are unnecessary, try it and judge for yourselves.

I wore it all day, on a day that hovered around 30 degrees. A calm Sunday, family meal, heat accelerated by wine, reunions. And there couldn’t be a better perfume for the occasion. A green opening where coriander (undeclared) is a surprising and welcome protagonist. Energizing burst, of white flowers, of faint sea salt, of earthy green. Evolution toward a creamy summer sandalwood, never abandoning the green part. Incredible longevity, more than 7 hours, and you don’t have to hunt for it (though I must admit I applied generously, as I always do). The price is more than decent for the quality it has. Everyone talks about #Sunsetcafé, but this #Laislablanca in its 2023 version is a real treat. If it comes your way, don’t even think twice.

Honestly, I don’t know who is responsible for such a wrong rating, but it’s annoying and the purpose isn’t clear either. Setting that aside, it was love at first sniff with this beautiful creation by Ramón, a fresh perfume that at the same time has a sweet point thanks to the dates but isn’t annoying in the slightest. Excellent longevity and projection, 9/10.