18
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
L'eau d'Issey
feminine
Created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
L'eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women. L'eau d'Issey was launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Lotus, Melon, Freesia, Rose Water, Rose, Calone and Cyclamen; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily, Water Peony and Carnation; base notes are Musk, Tuberose, Exotic Woods, Osmanthus, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Issey Miyaké thought about creating a perfume that was "as clear as spring water", combining the spray of a waterfall, the fragrance of flowers, and the scent of springtime forest. L'Eau d'Issey achieved an enormous popularity, especially in the United States in the 1990s. L'Eau d'Issey is an aquatic floral scent with transparent notes of lotus, freesia and cyclamen and juicy melon. The middle note of peony, lily and carnation reveals the perfume's character. The end note is a refined woody scent with the notes of cedar, sandal, musk and amber. It was created in 1992 by Jacques Cavallier.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
20%
Win
85%
Spr
84%
Sum
27%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
22%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
11,288 votes
3.82
Love it
3.7k33%
Like it
4.5k40%
OK
6806%
Dislike
2.2k19%
Hate it
2082%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 66 community opinions from Reddit
8.5
/ 10 community score
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme is widely regarded as a timeless classic and staple fragrance that remains relevant decades after release. The community praises its unique fresh profile, excellent longevity, affordability, and strong nostalgic appeal, though some note the artificial opening and tendency to cause anosmia with regular use.
Strengths
- Unique fresh and clean scent that stands the test of time
- Iconic nostalgic fragrance with strong emotional resonance
- Excellent longevity (8+ hours) for a fresh fragrance
- Affordable price point for quality and performance
Weaknesses
- Initial opening can smell artificial or like cleaning products to some
- Anosmia develops quickly with regular wear
- Difficult availability and discontinued flankers like Noir Ambré
Best for
Office and professional settingsSummer casual wearDaily rotation fragranceSafe, inoffensive everyday scent
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
