Risala Autograph by Le Falconé Perfumes

I have samples of Isola Blu, Sospiro Basso, and Terre d’Hermes and I can assure you that: 1. It is not comparable with Isola Blu; this is far superior to Falcone’s. 2. It is almost 99% identical to Sospiro Basso, except that here the dry-down is more woody. 3. I do not detect a resemblance to Terre d’Hermes. I recommend buying it if you like Basso.

This perfume needs to be macerated; at first, the opening smells synthetic and alcoholic, like those hairspray cans, but after about three weeks it improves (I hope it stays that way). It is a particular fragrance; I see it as unisex, and a lady in her forties can wear it without any issues. In the opening, you can detect lemon with blackcurrants; the heart is spicy pink pepper, vetiver, thyme, and blackcurrants with a floral touch, and over time, earthy and slightly woody notes emerge. If you like this type of essence, go for it; it is not sweet nor very warm. The longevity is good; on my skin, it lasted about seven hours and then dropped significantly, staying very close to the skin. The projection is good, somewhat invasive but nothing aggressive, lasting about an hour. The presentation is excellent for the price.

What a great achievement, once again, since I bought almost the entire Le Falconé line. Again, I see people commenting that it lasts forever, but the reality is different. Let me clarify that I am not speaking ill of the perfume, but of the people promoting it for marketing purposes or in exchange for money. It is a very good inspiration of Roja Dove’s Isola Blu, really it is, and it also reminds me a bit of Terre d’Hermes Parfum, but more so of Isola. It is a delight with citrus, elegant, and clean scents. I already rated it above, but here I write down the performance exactly as is: longevity 5 to 6 hours, projection 1 to 2 hours. I set up an invitation for my community of 500 people to test the Le Falconé line so they can rate it with their own accounts and not confuse the consumer. Have a good day.

I have not tested Isola Blue, but let me tell you something better: my experience with a fragrance that, without shouting, tames wild vetiver. Many try to control that unruly note, but Risala Autograph does it with natural and confident elegance, as if it did not need to prove anything. Even without declaring the vetiver, it gives a lesson to many. It is a statement: take the essence of a robust and earthy classic and transform it into something modern, juicy, and soft. The unexpected connection: the DNA of ‘Red Vetiver’. As the owner of Montale’s Red Vetiver, the déjà vu was immediate. Both share the same backbone: a powerful, dry vetiver with that earthy smell. It is that Vetiver with a capital V, which lends an austere masculinity. But that is where the cloning ends. The opening: the shine of kindness. While Montale hits you with its arid power from the very first second, Risala Autograph seduces you: lime and lemon provide a luminous freshness, loaded with clarity and energy, ideal to start the day, balanced by the juicy sweetness of blackcurrants and apple. This combination acts like a velvet curtain that wraps the vetiver. An opening that generates instant attraction and softens the angles. The scent becomes kind, without losing its character. As Risala Autograph dries on the skin, the vetiver emerges, but it is already domesticated. It retains its durability and imposing projection, but it no longer smells of an untamed desert. The trick of Le Falconé is having maintained Montale’s power while adding a layer of sophistication that makes it versatile. For me, this is a masterful update. Le Falconé has surpassed the bar: it offers better development, greater complexity, and superior daily usability. That is why it will be my renewal when it comes to vetiver fragrances, and Montale’s extinguisher will remain without replacement. A jewel that confirms the good work of this house, after the conquest that Mirsaal Valentine already represented. Le Falconé proves once again that elegance does not lie in softening strength, but in mastering it. The art of taming vetiver without saying its name.

I tested it today and it smells like Terre d’Hermes Parfum but with small distinct touches, such as the vetiver which has lowered but is still there. The herbal part is more accentuated. I understand the Isola Blue issue because its opening is very sparkling and vibrant with incredible essences; that fragrance in the dry-down already resembles Terre d’Hermes but a few rungs higher. As for longevity, it is at its seven hours; you perceive it in the air as a cloud of about a metre or a metre and a half for about three hours; from there, the other four hours are more skin-close, but you notice it with movement. Although perfumes do not have an age, for me this shines on people over thirty, it is elegant and with character.

This is 85% Terre d’Hermès Parfum by Hermès, excellent in every way. I’d say it’s perfect for semi-formal wear year-round without any issues, with a fantastic trail and longevity for a super reasonable price. I recommend it for people aged 35 and above, though if you have a strong personality, you can wear it regardless of age. For me, it smells more masculine than feminine.