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

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L'Eau d'Issey Absolue by Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake· 2013

L'Eau d'Issey Absolue

6.992Typically ~$70

A floral scent built around lotus over bourbon vanilla. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FloralSweetWoodyFreshPowdery

Perfumer: Olivier Cresp

Scent profile

Top notes

Heart notes

Night-blooming jasmine Provençal honey Tuberose

Base notes

Bourbon vanilla Precious woods

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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