Is Noted Aromas Osaka a dupe of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey?

Osaka EDP

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L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum bottle L'Eau d'Issey EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Osaka Eau de Parfum bottle Osaka EDP
$84.69+ tax from
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) at FragranceNet
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey EDP
A radiant, clean aquatic floral with a breezy green edge that feels like a modern classic. Effortlessly wearable and luminous, it brings a rejuvenating splash of energy and optimism to every day.
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Our Verdict - Osaka EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Femme (1992) - lotus, peony and cedar translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
L'Eau d'Issey EDP A Osaka EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau d'Issey EDP
Osaka EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Freesia 50% vs 26%
Lotus 50% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Lily 33% vs 25%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Osaka
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh aquatic and green floral character shines in spring and summer, evoking cool water and blooming florals, but lacks the depth and warmth for colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, non-intrusive sillage make it perfect for office and casual use. The bright, watery feel also fits sporty situations but is less ideal for formal evening wear.

Osaka

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Lotus-freesia-peony natural spring-summer fit.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Sport

Office, casual, date - clean polish.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
19%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Lotus, Freesia, Rose

Key Differences

Adds calone and osmanthus, drops carnation and cedar

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Osaka EDP

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