Issey Miyake Parfum

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L'Eau d'Issey

by Amandine Clerc-Marie , Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey is a Parfum, created by Amandine Clerc-Marie and Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. L'Eau d'Issey opens with Lotus and Rain, settles into a heart of Rose and Lily, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive aquatic floral, with some hailing it as a long-lasting, refreshing spring staple, while others dismiss it as fleeting or smelling like cheap soap. Performance is a hot topic, so sample before committing - your mileage may vary.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Soft
  • Sophisticated
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L'Eau d'Issey Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lotus50%
Rain50%
Heartas listed
Lily50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its non-headache inducing, fresh floral nature makes it suitable for office wear, with reviewers noting its workplace appropriateness. While it might be too subtle for a bold formal statement, its clean profile works for casual outings and even some day-time dates.

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

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

Imagine a cool, clear stream flowing through a lush garden after a fresh downpour. L'Eau d'Issey opens with an unmistakable aquatic freshness, like pure rainwater, quickly entwined with a delicate bouquet of white florals. Soft lily and a gentle rose emerge, underscored by a subtle woody base, creating a clean, airy and serene aroma that sits close to the skin.

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