Issey Miyake 2015 EDP

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L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition

by Alberto Morillas

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Alberto Morillas. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Neroli, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This flanker offers a compelling-yet-divisive alternative to the original L'Eau d'Issey. Prepare for an invigorating grapefruit and ginger blast backed by marine freshness. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair for some, but many reckon it's even better than the OG despite the mixed reviews.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Uplifting
  • Confident
  • Masculine
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L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot33%
Grapefruit33%
Petitgrain33%
Heartas listed
Ginger33%
Neroli33%
Sea Water33%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile with moderate longevity makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings (with light application), and sport. While generally not suited for formal events, its invigorating qualities are perfect for hot weather and daytime activities.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Dive headfirst into a bracing wave of citrus, with grapefruit taking centre stage, brightened by bergamot and a zesty hint of petitgrain. A spicy ginger kick adds an unexpected warmth, leading into a refreshing marine heart. The journey settles into a clean, musky dry down, recalling sun-drenched coastal breezes.

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