L'Eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dreaming
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Which Should You Buy?
A luminous, dewy rose wrapped in nectar and honey - modern, romantic and quietly sensual, this is a fresh floral done with real character and softness. Perfect for springtime optimism or dreamy, radiant dates.
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 | 8% | 9% |
| Floral | 27% | 33% |
| Fruity | 9% | 8% |
| Green | 6% | 7% |
| Sweet | 24% | 17% |
| Warm | 4% | 0% |
| Woody | 8% | 12% |
| Earthy | 3% | 3% |
| Animalic | 15% | 10% |
| Fresh | 24% | 28% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The honeyed rose and aquatic notes make this shine in spring and summer, offering freshness with a lush sweetness. Its fruit and floral heart is less suited for winter's depth but works beautifully in mild, blossoming weather.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and inviting, romantic sweetness make it ideal for dates or daytime wear. The clean aquatic undertone suits office and casual settings, while the honeyed, floral richness is less formal and not designed for gym or sport.
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, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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