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L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake· 1992· Parfum

L'Eau d'Issey

7.69.7KTypically ~$55

“Watery lotus and melon, clean as a marble bathroom. Defined 90s minimalism; one spray too many and it turns shrill.”

FreshFloralAquaticGreenSweet

Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Scent profile

Top notes

Freesia Melon Lotus Cyclamen Rose water

Heart notes

Lily of the valley Lily Peony Rose

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Cedar Exotic woods Musk Amber Osmanthus Sandalwood Tuberose

When to wear it

A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

58%

Spring

100%

Summer

91%

Fall

71%

Day

100%

Night

72%

Where

Office

91%

Casual

100%

Date

89%

Club

55%

Formal

82%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

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Sport

58%