The Perfume Library

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre

6.5

Issey Miyake · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that pairs grapefruit and cypress with cedarwood and vetiver. Longevity and sillage are both moderate: it leaves a noticeable trail without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and very few choose winter. Daily wear, leisure and business come up most often, while evening and night out are rarely chosen. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine. It opens with grapefruit, cypress and cardamom: citrus sharpness first, then a light touch of spice. In the heart, calone adds a cool, aquatic, slightly synthetic note, and cedarwood grounds it in a woody line. The base of vetiver and patchouli finishes the scent green and dry.

L'Eau d'Issey Absolue

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Absolue is a feminine perfume that softens a fresh, watery floral with honey and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and spring, though summer and winter have their share. Leisure, evening, business and daily wear score almost evenly, so it isn't tied to one setting. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with freesia and lotus, which give an aquatic freshness. In the heart, Provençal honey, tuberose and night-blooming jasmine build a warm floral core. The base of Bourbon vanilla and precious woods sweetens it and leaves a powdery, lightly spicy woodiness.

L'Eau Super Majeure d'Issey

5.8

Issey Miyake · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau Super Majeure d'Issey is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of rosemary and clary sage with the softer sweetness of patchouli, cashmeran and vanilla. Rosemary and clary sage lead at the start, while the citrus and aquatic accords keep it cool and clean. The heart of black salt, amberwood, cashmeran and patchouli builds a woody, lightly spicy body. Tonka bean and vanilla sweeten the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, with office and sport close behind. Most voters find it masculine. Dior Sauvage (Eau de Toilette) and Prada Luna Rossa Carbon (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Le Feu d'Issey Light

7.7

Issey Miyake · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey Light is a fresh yet sweet floral for women, opening with aniseed, coconut and bergamot and softening into milk and caramel. The top is aniseed, coconut, mahogany and bergamot. In the heart, hydrangea, jasmine and rose form a floral base, while milk and caramel round it into a gourmand sweetness. The base of gaiac wood, sandalwood and vanilla leaves a woody, powdery, faintly oriental trail. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. It reads mostly feminine. It has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Issey Miyake Le Feu d'Issey and Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum).

Pleats Please L'Eau

7.3

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake Pleats Please L'Eau pairs wild rose and Bulgarian rose with neroli and pink pepper in a fresh, green-leaning women's scent; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most named settings. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays light and quiet rather than leaving a heavy trail. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, and a fair number call it modern. Wild rose leads, and Bulgarian rose, neroli, pink pepper and white musk follow in the heart. The floral side is freshened by citrus, green and lightly fruity touches, and the spice is softened by a gentle sweetness. Patchouli and cedar hold it steady underneath.

Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral is a fresh men's fragrance that sets coriander and lime against amber and woody notes. Coriander and lime open the scent, and the citrus and aquatic accords keep it bright. Leathery notes in the heart add a spicy edge, while amber and woody notes form a soft base. Fruity and synthetic accords sit quietly behind the fresh structure. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Perry Ellis Aqua and Adidas Team have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia

6.3

Issey Miyake · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia opens with bergamot and neroli and moves into rose and magnolia, a fresh, floral, aquatic scent aimed at women. Bergamot, aquozone and neroli give a citrusy, watery freshness at first. In the heart, rose and magnolia add a soft floral note, while musk and sandalwood settle the scent onto a creamy, lightly sweet base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. It reads mostly feminine. Aristocrazy Wonder and Bond No. 9 Hamptons have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine

6.3

Issey Miyake · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither dominates a room nor disappears quickly. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. It also sits comfortably in an office, but few choose it for winter or late nights. Peony leads, while pear and white raspberry give it a fruity, sweet side and sandalwood adds a soft woody base. Aquatic and fresh accords keep the sweetness light, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Azzaro Mademoiselle Azzaro L'Eau Très Charmante and Lanvin Éclat de Fleurs have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Rose & Rose

6.7

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Rose & Rose is a fresh rose scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daily wear and the office. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it neither dominates a room nor fades quickly. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, daytime and business, with night and evening use further behind. It reads as feminine and modern. It opens with rose, raspberry, pear and pink pepper, a fruity, sweet and fresh start. In the heart, rosa centifolia, osmanthus and Bulgarian rose deepen the floral side. Ambroxan, patchouli and cashmeran settle underneath into a creamy, soft base. Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè and Bond No. 9 Bryant Park have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shades of Kolam / ロードゥ イッセイ プールオム シェード オブ コーラム

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shades of Kolam opens with honey pomelo, cardamom and bergamot, a fresh, citrusy men's scent that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed, everyday wear. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and they pick leisure and daily wear most often, with office and sport not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and a fair share call it modern. Honey pomelo, cardamom and bergamot lead, with a light spice running through the citrus. In the heart, green tea and coriander seed push it towards a green, aquatic feel, while fruity and sweet touches soften the freshness. Cashmeran and cedar give it a woody base.

L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet

6.6

Issey Miyake · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

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

L'Eau d'Issey Pure (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Issey Miyake · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days. It opens with Maritima® and ambergris, giving a clean, sea-like air. In the heart, Damask rose, lily of the valley, orange blossom and jasmine come forward, while citrus and green accords keep it bright and a soft sweetness slips in. Cashmeran settles the base into a light woody finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It reads feminine. Clean Shower Fresh and Moschino Toy 2 Pearl have a close profile.

L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraîche

7.1

Issey Miyake · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Eau Fraîche is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that suits summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with mint, bergamot and rosemary. The heart of May rose, maté and peony adds a soft floral and green touch, while patchouli and musk settle it onto a woody base. Aquatic and spicy shades stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it fits leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as masculine. Its profile is close to Hugo Boss Hugo XY and Dolce & Gabbana The One Sport.

A Scent Florale

6.4

Issey Miyake · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Issey Miyake A Scent Florale is a fresh, aquatic floral made for women, and it suits spring and summer days best. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, hyacinth and peony form a floral bouquet, with galbanum adding a green crispness. Fresh, floral and aquatic accords lead, a fruity and sweet side softens them, and powdery and woody tones stay in the background. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. It reads as feminine and has been discontinued. Montale So Flowers and Lalique Amethyst have a close profile.

Nuit d'Issey Polaris

8.5

Issey Miyake · 2020

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Polaris is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that sets oud, patchouli and leather against the sweetness of vanilla. It opens with bergamot, black pepper and cypress, which give a light freshness and a sharp edge. In the heart, oud, patchouli and cedarwood build a woody, resinous body. The base brings leather and vanilla forward, so the scent turns sweeter and dries down warm, leathery and smoky. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it for leisure. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Armaf Oud have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2013

6.9

Issey Miyake · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau d'Été Summer Edition 2013 is a fresh, citrusy men's scent for summer and spring days; it has been discontinued. It opens with the coolness of coriander, kiwi and grapefruit. In the heart, nutmeg and pineapple make it both spicy and fruity. Cypress and vetiver in the base set a woody, green ground. Aquatic and floral touches keep the whole thing light. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer, then spring. It is chosen for leisure, daily wear and sport, and it also works at the office. Voters read it as masculine and modern. Hermès Un Jardin après la Mousson has a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Pure Petale de Nectar

7.0

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pure Petale de Nectar is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance with a floral, fruity and lightly sweet character. It opens with honey and pear juice, a sweet and juicy start. In the heart, rose absolute, rose water and rose oil shape the floral side, while lily of the valley and Maritima® keep the rose bright and watery. The base of sandalwood, cashmeran and ambergris settles it onto a soft, warm footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without being loud. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear, with some use at the office. Most voters find it feminine. Issey Miyake Nectar d'Issey and Mexx Waterlove Woman have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu

7.3

Issey Miyake · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Yuzu is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens with lemon, yuzu and mandarin orange, carrying an aquatic, green freshness from the first spray. Nutmeg and ginger add a spicy touch in the heart, and cedar and vetiver set a woody base underneath. A fruity and slightly synthetic side comes through as well. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and mainly choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most read it as masculine. Zara From Paris to New York and Kenzo Kenzo Homme Sport have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme by Kevin Lucbert

7.9

Issey Miyake · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme by Kevin Lucbert is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance, with citrus, green and floral tones that suit everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it neither fills a room nor disappears quickly. Voters pick it most for daytime, leisure and business, and some for sport, while evening and night out come up less often. It is classed as a masculine scent. Lemon and eucalyptus give it a cool, clean feel. Sea breeze brings out the aquatic side, basil and pine add a green edge, and jasmine softens it with a floral touch. Cypress and cedarwood form a dry, woody base. The Body Shop Kistna and Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Acqua have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey - Shade of Sunrise: Day 1, 5:45AM

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey - Shade of Sunrise: Day 1, 5:45AM is a fresh, citrusy floral for women, where an aquatic lightness meets the creamy sweetness of coconut milk. It opens with bergamot and lemon, softened by almond, frangipani and jasmine. The heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, heliotrope, osmanthus and rosebud. In the base, coconut milk, sandalwood and cedar add a creamy, woody warmth, while the fruity and sweet touches stay light. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use also suggested. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Benetton Charming Frangipani and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. It opens with yuzu, bergamot and petitgrain in a bright citrus burst, while ginger and Cascalone® add a spicy, green freshness in the heart. Musk, sandalwood and ambroxan settle underneath as a soft, woody base. Aquatic and fruity touches keep the overall impression light and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and it suits leisure, daily wear and sport best, with office use not far behind. Most find it masculine and modern. Lanvin L'Homme Sport and Creed Silver Mountain Water have a close profile.

L'Eau d'Issey Eau Essentielle

7.3

Issey Miyake · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

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. 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.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle

6.6

Issey Miyake · 2026

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic men's scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Mandarin orange and ginger lead, then Provençal lavender and nutmeg give the heart a lightly spicy, floral edge. Gaiac wood settles underneath as a woody base. The green and aquatic accords keep the whole thing cool and clean. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it keeps you company through the day without announcing itself. Most voters pick summer, followed by spring, and name leisure, daily wear and the office as the usual settings. Most voters read it as masculine, with a modern feel.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shade of Lagoon: Day 2, 10:28AM

7.5

Issey Miyake · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Shade of Lagoon: Day 2, 10:28AM is a fresh, citrusy and green men's scent that sits closest to easy daytime wear. It opens sharp and bright with grapefruit, lime juice, ginger and green cardamom. In the heart, three kinds of geranium join galbanum and cypress for a green, lightly floral stretch. The base of cedar, vetiver, ambroxan and musk settles this freshness onto a woody, synthetic footing, with an aquatic feel running through it. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without crowding anyone. Most voters place it in leisure and daily wear, with sport and office following; evening and nights out come well behind. Voters mostly read it as masculine and modern.