LotusOpens with
HoneyHeart
Woody NotesDries down to
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Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
L Eau D Issey Absolue
The quiet luxury of an afternoon spent in a sunlit room, where soft florals and warm woods create a serene atmosphere.
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L Eau D Issey AbsolueMid-range · $40–100
36%Similar accords, often for lessHeavenly Eau de Parfum 2019 · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares lotus, freesia and bourbon vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Eau D'Issey Absolue, launched by Issey Miyake in 2013 and crafted by perfumer Olivier Cresp, is a composition that embodies the brand's innovative spirit. The fragrance opens with lotus and freesia, creating an air of freshness and lightness, before diving into a heart of honey and tuberose, which adds depth and warmth. The base notes of woody accords and bourbon vanilla provide a rich, enveloping finish that lingers on the skin.
One or two sprays on pulse points are enough to capture the essence of L'Eau D'Issey Absolue. The honey and tuberose notes develop over time, so it's best applied a few minutes before you leave the house for optimal effect.
Fig. 01 — L Eau D Issey Absolue, Issey Miyake
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
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The originalL Eau D Issey AbsolueIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Victoria's Secret · 2019Heavenly Eau de Parfum 2019Shares Lotus, Freesia and Bourbon vanillaunder $40★ 3.94 (323)37%Match
AjmalNearShares Honey and Tuberoseunder $40★ 3.78 (27)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 15%.