Issey Miyake 2019 EDT

F ££ Acquired

L'Eau d'Issey Shade of Sunrise

by Aurélien Guichard

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Shade of Sunrise is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Aurélien Guichard. L'Eau d'Issey Shade of Sunrise opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine, and Frangipani, settles into a heart of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, and Osmanthus, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Coconut. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Shade of Sunrise carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A brilliant, creamy tropical floral that's a dead ringer for more expensive beachy scents like Maison Margiela's Beach Walk. It's a sunny, sophisticated holiday in a bottle that the community raves about, despite some wishing for better longevity.
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  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Clean
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L'Eau d'Issey Shade of Sunrise 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and strong beachy, tropical floral character make it less suitable for formal or office settings. It excels in casual and date scenarios, especially in warm weather, as many reviewers associate it with holidays and relaxation.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 waking up on a luxurious tropical island. L'Eau d'Issey Shade of Sunrise opens with a bright, zesty hit of lemon and bergamot, quickly joined by the lush, heady scent of frangipani and jasmine. As the citrus mellows, warm ylang-ylang and heliotrope emerge, blending seamlessly with a creamy coconut and soft sandalwood base. It's a sweet, floral, and utterly transportive experience.

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