Issey Miyake 2006 EDC

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L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraiche

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Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraiche is a Cologne launched in 2006. L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraiche opens with Bergamot, Rosemary, and Mint, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. Issey Miyake's L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraiche carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely adore its unique herbal twist on freshness, calling it a discontinued gem. Others dismiss it as a fleeting shadow of the original, barely-there on skin. If you can still find it, brace yourself for a potentially love-it-or-hate-it experience.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraiche Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot33%
Mint33%
Rosemary33%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Patchouli50%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings, and sport, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its generally poor longevity means it might disappear too quickly for formal events or dates where you want a lasting impression.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraiche offers a bracing, aromatic opening, where crisp mint and herbaceous rosemary intertwine with a bright, zesty bergamot. This green, fresh-spicy introduction mellows into a subtle musky base, with just a hint of earthy patchouli providing a grounding effect. It's a clean, light scent, focusing on verdant notes rather than traditional aquatics.

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