Issey Miyake
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme
Issey Miyake's minimalist aquatic, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme marries a yuzu and a marine note with a base of wood, tobacco and nutmeg. Fresh, pared-back and timeless.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Lemon · Bergamot · Marine notes
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Nutmeg · Geranium · Cedar
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Base Several hours
Tobacco · Sandalwood · White musk
Top notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Marine notes: its rarest material, which only 47 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue contain — about one in 42.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Woody, citrus, spicy, floral, musky and marine: 6 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 3 of 9.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Tailored for the heat — above 22 °C (72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
- Sunny days & holidays Its freshness breathes the outdoors and rising temperatures.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
Avoid if…
- you want very long-lasting wear: its freshness fades.
The success of L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme by Issey Miyake comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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