Sisley Eau de 1 by Sisley

It’s a very natural aromatic eau de toilette, I suppose due to the quality of the ingredients. When you sniff it up close, the opening is perfectly refreshing. Every component smells great, and that natural quality really shines through; the juniper and tea are delicious. It’s addictive and changes quite a bit, nothing like its other two sisters. This trio has something special: its naturalness. You wouldn’t expect much longevity or sillage for the price, but the time you can enjoy it before needing to reapply is a delightful experience. They’re very well-balanced, rewarding to explore, like stepping into a garden and discovering sensations; there’s no comparison. Although they don’t last long, they’re meant to be enjoyed at home, on the terrace. Buying the set of all three, which are small, gives you everything. I always like to smell all three at once, one spray of each, and it brings me a sense of serenity, I suppose because of the quality of the components, as with everything from Sisley. I recommend them for relaxing at home and bringing inner peace and purity. For going out, you’ll need to reapply more often.

A beautiful take that revives Eau du Soir but hyper-fresh, though that initial burst lasts only seconds. The grapefruit with its watery note refreshes you great for a few minutes. I catch a fleeting touch of white flowers like Jour de Hermès and the Virginia juniper stands out strong, almost like the heart. Maybe that initial acidity that fades quickly is just how it evaporates at the start; afterward, the grapefruit and tangerine give a lovely sweetness. At 5 minutes, the tea and spices shine while the juniper lingers with a distant jasmine. By 15 minutes, the potency drops and it settles into something discreet, like the rest of the collection. Here, the white musk and patchouli maintain that fresh, green, clean vibe. Just like Eau 3, it’s top-tier quality and super aromatic for everyday wear. So much grapefruit, so much Virginia juniper, a phenomenal tea with spices… in short: citrus, woody, green, and spicy. Give it a try.

Sisley continues to make artisanal perfumes rich in natural essences. They are expensive but always denote quality; I call them phytoperfumes. They are very good. I see this EDT as more feminine than masculine. It’s a fresh, spontaneous, and well-balanced chypre, perfect for all year round, not just in the heat. It starts citrusy with a sour grapefruit accompanied by dry tea and an earthy, dark patchouli. I agree with the previous review: it evolves, and at the end, it smells like wet earth, as if soaked by a spring storm. Excellent for daytime, without sensuality, ideal for work or running errands. It’s all-terrain. It’s not youthful (for that, there’s Izia), but it denotes class, perfumery craftsmanship, and subtle distinction. Good EDT. Like all Sisley perfumes, they exude class and naturalness.

I was given a sample at the perfumerie and I didn’t know it. The opening has something strange, hard to identify, that doesn’t quite convince me, something sour. But after that first moment, it transforms into a wonderful green chypre. I’ve added it to my wishlist.