L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Eau de Toilette vs Venus Eau de Toilette

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L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender F
2017 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Venus Eau de Toilette bottle Venus EDT

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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 - Venus EDT
This one's a proper clean-cut crowd-pleaser. Bright, fresh, and utterly inoffensive, Venus will have you smelling effortlessly put-together without shouting about it. A real safe bet for those who like their freshness understated and reliable.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 44%
Only in L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Grapefruit 36% Mint 29%
Shared Notes
Hedione 31% vs 25%
Only in L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Sea Water 38% Tea 30%
Shared Notes
Woody 22% vs 30%
Cedar 18% vs 23%

Accords

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Venus
85%
Citrus
100%
90%
Woody
93%
Green
81%
80%
Aquatic
30%
Fresh
68%
Musky
68%
35%
Amber
54%
Floral
54%
50%
Aromatic
51%
Powdery
50%
20%
Salty
Citrus shared
85%
100%
Woody shared
90%
93%
81%
80%
Fresh shared
30%
68%
68%
Amber shared
35%
54%
54%
Aromatic shared
50%
51%
50%
20%

Performance

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Venus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Intimate
Projection
Room-filling
Light
Intensity
Potent

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.

Venus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built on citrus, woody and green - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh accords make it perfect for everyday wear, particularly in an office setting or for casual outings. The moderate performance ensures it won't be overpowering, while its refreshing qualities lend themselves well to active situations.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Adds ambroxan and calone, drops amberwood and cashmeran

Where to buy

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
Venus EDT
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