Issey Miyake 2009 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Une Goutte de Nuage

by Daphné Bugey

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Une Goutte de Nuage is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Daphné Bugey. L'Eau d'Issey Une Goutte de Nuage opens with Tea, settles into a heart of Rose and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Une Goutte de Nuage carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This Issey Miyake limited edition is a delicate, airy floral tea that divides opinion. Some adore its soft, ethereal quality, finding it a serene escape from the original L'Eau d'Issey's sharpness. Others are left underwhelmed, perceiving it as a fleeting, non-descript floral copycat of the original.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
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L'Eau d'Issey Une Goutte de Nuage Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tea100%
Heartas listed
Lotus52%
Rose48%
Baseas listed
Musk57%
Woody Notes43%

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its delicate, fresh, and clean profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and the office, avoiding any overpowering presence. While some find its longevity problematic, if it performs well for you, it's versatile enough for warmer dates, but likely too understated for formal events.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Imagine a whisper of white tea, light and delicate, unfolding into the subtle bloom of rose and the aquatic freshness of lotus. It's an airy, almost ozonic floral bouquet, grounded gently by a soft, clean musk and a hint of smooth wood. This scent evokes a translucent, misty garden after a morning shower, subtle yet undeniably present.

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