Issey Miyake 1998 EDP

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Le Feu d'Issey

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Le Feu d'Issey opens with Anise, Bergamot, Mahogany, and Rose, settles into a heart of Milk, Jasmine, Lily, and Sichuan Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Issey Miyake's Le Feu d'Issey carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Le Feu d'Issey is an undeniably divisive, avant-garde masterpiece that was perhaps too ahead of its time. Those who love it, really love it - often to the point of obsession - citing its unique complexity. For others, it's a perplexing cacophony of notes that simply doesn't work.
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Le Feu d'Issey Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and unique, complex character make it unsuitable for most office environments, but perfect for date nights or formal events where it can truly shine and intrigue. The 'love it or hate it' nature means it's best reserved for situations where you can make a statement, rather than blend in.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

A truly peculiar elixir, Le Feu d'Issey opens with a warm, spicy jolt of coriander and anise, softened by a fleeting hint of rose and coconut. The heart introduces a creamy, lactonic core with notes of milk and caramel, all underscored by a sharp, tingling Sichuan pepper. The dry-down settles into a rich, woody embrace of sandalwood and guaiac wood, deepened by amber and a comforting vanilla. It's an unusual journey from sharp spice to creamy wood, with a remarkable duality of warmth and bite.

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