RosemaryOpens with
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Atlas CedarDries down to
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Issey Miyake · Sold as masculine
L Eau Bleue d Issey Pour Homme
The crisp air and soft hum of a modern city park, where the scent of fresh herbs and spices blends with the earthy richness of trees and undergrowth.
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L Eau Bleue d Issey Pour HommeMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme, launched by Issey Miyake in 2004 and crafted by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that embodies the brand's innovative spirit. The composition opens with bright citrus notes like lime and mandarin orange, mingling seamlessly with aromatic herbs such as rosemary and lemongrass. As it evolves, warm spices like ginger and pink pepper add depth, while woody accords of cypress and atlas cedar create a grounding effect. This fragrance is neither overtly masculine nor traditionally feminine, making it a unisex choice that reflects Issey Miyake's design philosophy of merging functionality with elegance.
Apply this fragrance in light layers — the bright citrus notes are quick to evaporate but leave behind a warm, woody trail that lingers on skin. It's best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves subtly throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — L Eau Bleue d Issey Pour Homme, Issey Miyake
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
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