Issey Miyake 1994 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Yuzu, settles into a heart of Mignonette, Geranium, Lily of the Valley, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A crisp, iconic aquatic citrus that still feels effortlessly modern and clean. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme is a timeless staple for daily wear, balancing invigorating freshness with subtle woody depth.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

The crisp citrus and aquatic freshness make it ideal for spring and summer, while its woody and spicy undertones add versatility for mild autumn days but lack the density for winter's chill.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, uplifting vibe suit office and casual settings perfectly. The fresh character works for sporty occasions and daytime dates, while its subtlety makes it less suited for formal evening wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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 d'Issey Pour Homme opens with a shimmering burst of yuzu, bergamot, and lemon, evoking a splash of cool mountain water. The heart introduces a unique blend of blue lotus and nutmeg, lending freshness a spicy, floral twist. As it dries down, a smooth base of vetiver, cedar, and musk emerges, maintaining a clean, airy presence with an undercurrent of soft woods and gentle amber. The result is a transparent yet distinctive signature - pure, minimal, and bracingly fresh.

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