Issey Miyake 2020 EDT

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Fusion d'Issey

by Nathalie Lorson

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Issey Miyake Fusion d'Issey is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020, created by Nathalie Lorson. Fusion d'Issey opens with Lemon, Fig, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Geranium, Cardamom, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, and Ambroxan. Issey Miyake's Fusion d'Issey carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A bold twist on fresh woody masculines, Fusion d'Issey electrifies with coconut, solar woods, and a spicy-mineral undertone. Unexpectedly playful, energetic, and versatile for the adventurous.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Playful
  • Energetic
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Fusion d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Coconut35%
Fig35%
Lemon30%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood29%
Cardamom24%
Rosemary24%
Geranium23%
Baseas listed
Ambroxan37%
Woody Notes34%
Patchouli29%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Fusion d'Issey's solar coconut and zesty lemon are lively for spring and early summer, while its woody and spicy warmth makes it especially suitable for fall. It can be a bit heavy for the hottest days and not quite cozy enough for deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and energetic yet smooth profile make it ideal for casual wear and daytime dates. It is a little too bold and warm for sport, and the coconut-woody combo is a bit playful for strict formal occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Fusion d'Issey Eau de Toilette erupts with creamy coconut milk and juicy fig nectar, energized by a flash of lemon. Its heart pulses with spicy cardamom, herbal rosemary, and a touch of eucalyptus, while smooth sandalwood and ambroxan radiate a sun-warmed, mineral-woody drydown. The result is a vibrant, solar masculine, balancing tropical freshness with volcanic heat and woody depth. A standout option for those seeking a fresh signature with an unconventional, modern twist.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 30 September

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