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L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum bottle Aqva Marine EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
A crisp aquatic-woody that balances salty marine breeze with vibrant citrus and smooth woods. Effortless, modern, and perfect for daily wear, it’s understated but quietly confident.
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Our Verdict - Aqva Marine EDP
A divisive yet beloved aquatic that transports you straight to a Mediterranean coastline. It's a genuine ocean-in-a-bottle scent, loved by many for its unique take on marine notes, but be warned: if you're not a fan of seaweed, this isn't for you.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
Aqva Marine EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 36% vs 29%
Only in L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Bergamot 35% Mint 29%
Shared Notes
Cedar 18% vs 53%
Only in Aqva Marine
Amber 46%

Accords

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Aqva Marine
80%
Aquatic
100%
90%
Woody
49%
85%
Citrus
78%
50%
Aromatic
67%
Marine
66%
30%
Fresh
57%
35%
Amber
20%
Salty
Aquatic shared
80%
100%
Woody shared
90%
49%
Citrus shared
85%
78%
Aromatic shared
50%
67%
66%
Fresh shared
30%
57%
35%
20%

Performance

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Aqva Marine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp citrus and marine notes make this best for spring and summer, offering a breezy, refreshing effect that complements warmer weather. The light woody base allows for some versatility into fall, but lacks the heft for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Low projection and fresh, clean character make this perfect for office and casual wear, and it will not overwhelm in close quarters. It is also sporty and energetic, but is too understated for formal occasions.

Aqva Marine

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual and sport occasions, evoking beach trips and warm weather. While light, its unique seaweed note might be out of place in a formal setting, but it's pleasant enough for many office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, aquatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
Aqva Marine EDP
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