Fragrances inspired by L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum
The original
L'Eau d'Issey
Issey Miyake
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- L'Eau d'Issey
- Osaka
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Lotus, Freesia, Rose
The main difference
Adds calone and osmanthus, drops carnation and cedar
Our verdict
The main difference between L'Eau d'Issey and M&S Aqua comes down to depth, longevity, and complexity.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Lily
The main difference
Adds calone and freesia, drops aquatic and bergamot
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What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds jasmine and lily of the valley, drops calone and freesia
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Osmanthus, Freesia
The main difference
Adds bergamot and fruity notes, drops calone and lily
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Osmanthus
The main difference
Adds artemisia and lily of the valley, drops calone and freesia
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Osmanthus, Freesia
The main difference
Adds amber and apricot, drops calone and lily
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Freesia
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops calone and lily
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Lily
The main difference
Adds mandarin and melon, drops calone and freesia
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Issey Miyake. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.