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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A dreamlike fresh-floral aquatic - melon and bergamot opening, water lily and jasmine heart, soft sandalwood-musk-iris drydown. Calm and ethereal warm-weather wear, not the tobacco oriental the database currently claims.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 9% |
| Floral | 27% | 33% |
| Fruity | 0% | 8% |
| Green | 2% | 7% |
| Sweet | 15% | 17% |
| Warm | 5% | 0% |
| Woody | 11% | 12% |
| Earthy | 7% | 3% |
| Animalic | 18% | 10% |
| Fresh | 34% | 28% |
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Melon, water lily, jasmine, and a watery seawater touch read clearly as warm-weather. Spring and summer daytime suit best; the soft sandalwood-musk base is too airy to carry winter.
Occasions
Gentle projection and aquatic-floral character suit casual daytime, daytime dates, and office; lacks the gravitas for formal evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aquatic, Fresh, Musky accords and Sea water, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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