L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
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M Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Superior Japan Eau de Parfum bottle Superior Japan

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
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 - Superior Japan
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of L'Eau Majeure d'Issey - a citrus fragrance led by Grapefruit, Bergamot, with fresh depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 28%
Floral 6% 2%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 15% 2%
Sweet 7% 5%
Warm 3% 2%
Woody 17% 19%
Earthy 6% 8%
Animalic 3% 7%
Fresh 40% 43%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau Majeure d'Issey EdT
Superior Japan EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 36% vs 53%
Bergamot 34% vs 46%
Only in L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Mint 29%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 37% vs 100%
Only in L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Hedione 32% Tea 30%
Shared Notes
Cashmeran 22% vs 53%
Woody 22% vs 46%
Only in L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Amberwood 19% Cedar 18% Coumarin 17%

Accords

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Superior Japan
90%
Woody
66%
85%
Citrus
90%
80%
Aquatic
30%
Fresh
78%
50%
Aromatic
54%
35%
Amber
20%
Salty
Woody shared
90%
66%
Citrus shared
85%
90%
80%
Fresh shared
30%
78%
Aromatic shared
50%
54%
35%
20%

Performance

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

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.

Superior Japan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, fresh signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
90%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh, Woody accords and Grapefruit, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Superior Japan
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