Issey Miyake 2020 Edt

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L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam

by Marie Salamagne

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2020, created by Marie Salamagne. L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam opens with Grapefruit, Freesia, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Basmati Rice, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Ambergris. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive floral with some serious personality. Shades of Kolam is either your summer jam, full of character and unusual rice notes, or a 'bullshit' celery-scented nightmare that triggers existential dread. Pick your poison.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12%
Floral 29%
Fruity 3%
Green 6%
Sweet 16%
Warm 11%
Woody 12%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 18%
Fresh 20%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Floral
100%
Rose
82%
Citrus
75%
Amber
67%

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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 Sport

Its light sillage and poor longevity make it suitable for close-contact settings like the office or casual wear, where it won't overpower. The floral character isn't robust enough for formal events but its fresh quality works for day-to-day use.

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Imagine stepping into a soft floral embrace, initially brightened by a whisper of grapefruit and cardamom. The heart unfurls with the classic elegance of rose and jasmine, given an unexpected, creamy depth by a distinctive basmati rice note. It settles into a comforting base of warm ambergris and dry cedar, leaving a subtle, slightly sweet trail.