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L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender U
2017 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Philosia Eau de Toilette bottle Philosia 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 - Philosia EDT
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its fresh, green forest vibes, while others reckon it smells like stale bathroom cleaner. If you can get past the lacklustre performance, it's a unique scent that might just transport you. Others? They'll just smell hand soap.
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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
Philosia EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 53%
Only in L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Grapefruit 36% Mint 29%
Only in Philosia
Orange 46%

Accords

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Philosia
90%
Woody
100%
85%
Citrus
49%
80%
Aquatic
50%
Aromatic
66%
Conifer
51%
Musky
47%
Powdery
45%
35%
Amber
30%
Fresh
20%
Salty
Woody shared
90%
100%
Citrus shared
85%
49%
80%
Aromatic shared
50%
66%
51%
47%
45%
35%
30%
20%

Performance

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Philosia
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

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.

Philosia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear or after a workout. However, its poor longevity and moderate projection limit its suitability for more formal or date settings, where it quickly becomes a subtle skin scent.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EDT
Philosia EDT
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