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Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Eau Essentielle

Perfumer: Marie Salamagne

2026WomenModern
7.3/ 10
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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau Essentielle is a clean, light women's fragrance that moves from aquatic notes, nashi pear and bergamot to orange blossom absolute and jasmine.

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How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.6 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

70% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Aquatic
  4. Fruity
  5. Synthetic

What does L'Eau d'Issey Eau Essentielle smell like?

It opens cool and juicy, with aquatic notes, nashi pear and bergamot giving a lightly fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom absolute and jasmine add a soft floral touch. The base of musk, cedarwood and amber keeps it clean and warm.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin without being intrusive. Most voters pick summer, then spring, and it suits daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads feminine and modern. Carner Sal y Limón and La Rive Glow have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Aquatic notes
    • Nashi pear
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Orange blossom absolute
    • Jasmine
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Cedarwood
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 53%
    Summer
  • 38%
    Spring
  • 6%
    Autumn
  • Daytime
    25%
  • Casual
    25%
  • Office
    19%
  • Sport
    17%
  • Nighttime
    7%
  • Evening
    7%

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Last updated: October 27, 2026