Issey Miyake 2016 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Pure

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. L'Eau d'Issey Pure opens with Sea Water, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood and Ambergris. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pure carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This one's a quiet charmer, a more polite aquatic floral that has a less divisive edge than its EDP sibling. It's a clean, fresh wear, but don't expect it to shout - it keeps things close and personal, making it an ideal everyday scent for those who appreciate subtlety.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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L'Eau d'Issey Pure 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate projection and clean, fresh profile make it perfect for the office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's less suited for formal events or high-intensity sport due to its subtle nature, but its freshness could work for lighter 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.

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

L'Eau d'Issey Pure EDT opens with a crystalline sea breeze that quickly blends into a heart of delicate white florals. Imagine jasmine and lilies blooming by the shore, softened by a whisper of orange blossom and rose. The dry down settles into a creamy, almost powdery warmth, with the gentle caress of cashmere wood and the subtle, earthy depth of ambergris, leaving a lasting impression of sophisticated cleanliness.

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