Issey Miyake 2013 EDT

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L'Eau D'Issey Absolue

by Olivier Cresp

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Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Absolue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2013, created by Olivier Cresp. L'Eau D'Issey Absolue opens with Freesia and Lotus, settles into a heart of Night Blooming Cereus, Tuberose, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla. Issey Miyake's L'Eau D'Issey Absolue carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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
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L'Eau D'Issey Absolue Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lotus57%
Freesia43%
Heartas listed
Honey42%
Tuberose32%
Night Blooming Cereus26%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes51%
Vanilla49%

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:
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.

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

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 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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