Iles d’Or conjures Molinard's connection to the Mediterranean’s azure waters and the southern coasts of Provence. Guided by the scents of the dense Provençal maquis, this delightfully bright fern centred perfume explores the heated mix of lavender, sarsaparilla, and heather. With bright citrus and a floral essence one feels a siren song to this island of paradise.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a warm coastal morning when the air still carries salt, herbs and crushed leaves. It suits a wearer who likes their freshness with a little softness and green texture, projecting an easy, sunlit presence rather than sharp brightness.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to warm weather, where its citrus, lavender and floral notes can stay luminous without turning heavy. A light application is enough for a clean, breezy trail; on skin it reads softer and greener, while in the air it keeps a more radiant floral-citrus lift.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to classic citrus-floral compositions with a green Mediterranean feel, especially if they prefer freshness tempered by herbal and mossy depth. It will appeal to wearers who like understated, airy perfumes with a vintage-leaning elegance.
Release year
1929
Molinard’s story
Molinard is a family house from Grasse that treats perfume as craft, memory and reinvention at once. Its identity rests on heritage ingredients, artisanal know-how and a distinctly Provençal sensibility, while still leaving room for personalisation and modern olfactory exploration.
Îles d’Or’s concept
Îles d’Or was launched in 1929 as part of Molinard’s heritage, with an image of Provence meeting an imagined island escape. The name and marketing framed it as a floral paradise, while later reworkings kept the fragrance in circulation as a piece of the house’s preserved history.
Extra info
Îles d’Or belongs to Molinard’s heritage Collection Personnelle, which gathers fragrances from the house’s long history. The original 1929 composition was later reorchestrated, and a 2007 version was also issued before apparently being discontinued.
Iles d’Or conjures Molinard's connection to the Mediterranean’s azure waters and the southern coasts of Provence. Guided by the scents of the dense Provençal maquis, this delightfully bright fern centred perfume explores the heated mix of lavender, sarsaparilla, and heather. With bright citrus and a floral essence one feels a siren song to this island of paradise.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is the scent of a warm coastal morning when the air still carries salt, herbs and crushed leaves. It suits a wearer who likes their freshness with a little softness and green texture, projecting an easy, sunlit presence rather than sharp brightness.
How to wear
Best worn in mild to warm weather, where its citrus, lavender and floral notes can stay luminous without turning heavy. A light application is enough for a clean, breezy trail; on skin it reads softer and greener, while in the air it keeps a more radiant floral-citrus lift.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to classic citrus-floral compositions with a green Mediterranean feel, especially if they prefer freshness tempered by herbal and mossy depth. It will appeal to wearers who like understated, airy perfumes with a vintage-leaning elegance.
Release year
1929
Molinard’s story
Molinard is a family house from Grasse that treats perfume as craft, memory and reinvention at once. Its identity rests on heritage ingredients, artisanal know-how and a distinctly Provençal sensibility, while still leaving room for personalisation and modern olfactory exploration.
Îles d’Or’s concept
Îles d’Or was launched in 1929 as part of Molinard’s heritage, with an image of Provence meeting an imagined island escape. The name and marketing framed it as a floral paradise, while later reworkings kept the fragrance in circulation as a piece of the house’s preserved history.
Extra info
Îles d’Or belongs to Molinard’s heritage Collection Personnelle, which gathers fragrances from the house’s long history. The original 1929 composition was later reorchestrated, and a 2007 version was also issued before apparently being discontinued.