L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum bottle L'Eau d'Issey Pure
Edp Concentration Edp
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2016 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum bottle Dancing on the Moon

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum
A crystalline aquatic-floral that embodies purity and calm, L'Eau d'Issey Pure EDP is understated, modern, and effortlessly wearable. Ideal for those who crave a gentle, airy signature for warm days.
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Our Verdict - Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum
A celestial, powdery floral with a luminous aldehydic twist, Dancing on the Moon feels like moonlight distilled into scent. Understated yet memorable, it glows quietly with soft musks and creamy florals.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 27% 32%
Fruity 0% 3%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 15% 19%
Warm 5% 3%
Woody 11% 6%
Earthy 7% 3%
Animalic 18% 23%
Fresh 34% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau d'Issey Pure EdP
Dancing on the Moon EdP

Notes

Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum
Sea Water 100%
Only in Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum
Aldehydes 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 28% vs 36%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum
Lily 28% Orange Blossom 22% Rose 21%
Only in Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum
Frangipani 36% Iris 27%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 52% vs 32%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum
Cashmere Wood 48%
Only in Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum
Cashmeran 36% Musk 32%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum
100%
Aquatic
90%
Floral
100%
92%
Fresh
18%
Musky
90%
Powdery
75%
Aldehydic
70%
Amber
65%
Tropical
55%
33%
Woody
100%
Floral shared
90%
100%
92%
Musky shared
18%
90%
75%
70%
65%
55%
33%

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Its aquatic and fresh floral character makes it ideal for spring and summer, evoking the crispness of water and blooming flowers. It lacks warmth and depth for winter use, and only lightly suits early fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Clean, watery, and airy, this scent excels as an everyday office or casual pick, never overwhelming. Its delicate projection is versatile, but lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp aldehydic and white floral opening paired with clean musks make this ideal for spring and summer, evoking freshness and brightness. Its powdery and musky character carries well into early autumn, but the lack of deep warmth limits winter suitability.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate projection, gentle aldehydic-powdery vibe, and unisex elegance make it versatile for daily wear, dates, and even office settings. The ethereal, soft presence is less suited to sports or very formal, high-glam events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
81%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
32%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Musky accords and Jasmine, Ambergris notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

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L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum
Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum
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