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I. Miyake - 150

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The Essence Vault I. Miyake - 150 is an Eau de Parfum. I. Miyake - 150 opens with Yuzu and Lotus, settles into a heart of Cypress and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. The Essence Vault's I. Miyake - 150 carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A serviceable copy of the aquatic-woody clarity of L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, though the yuzu-lotus opening fades to a plain musk-wood base much faster than the tenacious original.
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  • Clean
  • Minimalist
  • Confident
  • Fresh
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I. Miyake - 150 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme by Issey Miyake
72%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Yuzu65%
Lotus35%
Heartas listed
Cypress65%
Nutmeg35%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes60%
Musk40%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A clean aquatic-citrus scent built for warm weather; feels thin once the temperature drops.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Sport

Understated and fresh, well suited to office or gym wear; too quiet to make an impression on a date or at a formal event.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

No. 150 goes after the minimalist aquatic-woody template of Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, opening with a clean citrus-yuzu splash lifted by a watery lotus accord that mirrors the original's transparent freshness convincingly. The cypress-nutmeg heart adds a light spice that keeps things from feeling too flat, and the woody-musk base is pleasant if generic, missing the original's slightly mineral, 'wet stone' finish. Performance is the clearest gap - where the real L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme keeps a quiet but persistent skin trail for most of the day, this version is closer to a two-to-three hour fresh-wood spritz that suits an office or gym bag rather than an all-day signature.

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