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Issey Miyake 2025 EDP

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Le Sel d'Issey

by Quentin Bisch

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Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Quentin Bisch. Le Sel d'Issey opens with Salt and Seaweed, settles into a heart of Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber and Cedar. Issey Miyake's Le Sel d'Issey carries a Favourite verdict, a marine-led wear.

A bracing, mineral sea breeze with a smoky-woody undertone. This is modern aquatic reimagined for grownups, stripped of sweetness and bulk yet quietly magnetic.
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Subtle
Le Sel d'Issey Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Marine
95%
Salty
93%
Aquatic
85%
Amber
68%
Woody
60%
Smoky
34%

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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The mineral salty marine freshness and aquatic clarity make this ideal for spring and summer, evoking sea breeze and clean air. The subtle warmth from amber and incense allows some versatility into fall, but it feels too breezy and mineral for cold winter days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its crisp, understated aquatic-mineral character works well for the office and casual wear, never overwhelming. Sporty freshness makes it suitable for active settings, but the subtle incense keeps it from feeling strictly utilitarian or too formal.

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About

Le Sel d'Issey Eau de Parfum opens with a crystalline burst of sea salt and marine air, immediately evoking windswept coastlines and sun-warmed rocks. Green seaweed and algae lend a natural, slightly briny edge, while incense and frankincense shimmer in the heart, adding a smoky, mineralic complexity. The base of dry cedarwood, soft amber, and oakmoss anchors the composition with gentle warmth and subtle woodsiness. The result is a sophisticated, contemplative aquatic that balances airy clarity with textured depth and a salty, clean finish.