18
Notes
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Accords
1
Perfumer
Le Feu d'Issey
feminine
Created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
Le Feu d'Issey by Issey Miyake is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Le Feu d'Issey was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Coriander Leaf, Mahogany, Bulgarian Rose, Anise, Bergamot and Coconut; middle notes are Milk, Sichuan Pepper, Caramel, Rose, Golden Lily and Jasmine; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, White Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Cedar. Sweet floral and intensively oriental fragrance that delights a limited number of adepts. Milk surrounded by amber and precious wood. The top notes are bergamot, coconut, rosewood and anise. The heart is composed of jasmine, rose, milk and caramel. The base notes are cedar, sandalwood, Guaiac wood, vanilla and musk. The perfume was created by Jacques Cavallier in 1998.
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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
Community Insights
MixedBased on 13 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community respects these fragrances as critically acclaimed classics with artistic merit, but many users find them personally unappealing, describing them as old-fashioned or overly aggressive. Community consensus emphasizes in-person testing before purchasing rather than blind buying, as personal taste varies significantly regardless of expert ratings.
Strengths
- Respected by perfume critics and connoisseurs
- Classic fragrances with artistic and historical value
- Available at high-end department stores for testing
Weaknesses
- Many find them too old-fashioned or overly aggressive
- Violet notes polarize opinions and can feel dated
- Poor performance on some skin types with short longevity
- Not universally appealing despite critical acclaim
Best for
Perfume enthusiasts and collectorsCooler months wearThose seeking vintage/classic scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
