63 community ratings

L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet

2024WomenModern

6.6/ 10

Community score
63 ratings

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet is a fresh, powdery floral for women that sits most naturally in spring and summer days.

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Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.

How does it perform?

From 49 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.2 /10

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

Sillage

5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.1 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

56% 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

Pear

Heart notesfirst few hours

Egyptian violet leaf absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Iris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Powdery

What does L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet smell like?

Most voters pick spring and summer, and the most common settings are daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters read it as feminine, though a good number call it modern.

Pear gives it a fruity, sweet first impression, while Egyptian violet leaf absolute adds a green freshness in the heart. Iris leaves a soft, powdery base. Alongside the fresh and floral accords there is a slightly synthetic sheen. Zara Zara Improbable - 003 Cotton Kiss and CARE Second Skin have a close profile.