Issey Miyake 2013 Edt

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L' D'Issey Absolue

by Olivier Cresp

Issey Miyake L' D'Issey Absolue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Olivier Cresp. The fragrance opens with Lotus and Freesia, settles into a heart of Honey, Tuberose, and Night Blooming Cereus, and dries down to a base of Woody and Vanilla.

Our verdict on L' D'Issey Absolue: Favourite

This one is a divisive gem. For some, it's a luscious, honey-dipped floral dream - golden and intoxicating. For others, it's a screechy, bitter, or even rotten floral mess. You'll either adore its sophisticated sweetness or recoil from its unexpected turns.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
L' D'Issey Absolue Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 40%
Fruity 2%
Green 5%
Sweet 35%
Warm 8%
Woody 15%
Earthy 5%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 14%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Floral
100%
White Floral
78%
Honey
76%
Tuberose
62%
Sweet
56%

Notes

Top Notes

Lotus 57% Freesia 43%

Heart Notes

Honey 42% Tuberose 32% Night Blooming Cereus 26%

Base Notes

Woody 51% Vanilla 49%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its potent floral-honey sweetness makes it a bit much for a formal office setting, though it shines for dates given its sensuality. It's versatile enough for casual wear, often evoking Mediterranean vibes, but its richness isn't suited for sport.

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About

L'Eau d'Issey Absolue opens with an immediate hit of delicate lotus and bright freesia, quickly followed by a rich, warm heart of honey and opulent tuberose. The night-blooming cereus adds a unique, almost ethereal floral depth. As it dries, it softens into a creamy base of smooth vanilla and subtle woody notes, maintaining a sweet, sensual aura throughout.

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