LotusOpens with
LilyHeart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Dries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 1994 →
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 feminine
L eau d Issey Eau de Parfum
The crisp, clean air of a rain-soaked city street at twilight, where the scent of blooming flowers mingles with the freshness of wet pavement.
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L eau d Issey Eau de ParfumMid-range · $40–100
40%Similar accords, often for lessCool Water Ocean Radiance · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares lotus, rose and lily8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum, launched by Issey Miyake in 2006 and crafted by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, is a Floral Aquatic fragrance that captures the essence of purity and freshness. The composition opens with lotus and freesia, giving way to a heart of rose and lily, while the base notes of ambrette (musk mallow) and sandalwood add warmth and depth. This scent embodies Issey Miyake's innovative approach to elegance and simplicity.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a gentle yet lasting presence. The ozonic and aquatic notes will be most noticeable in the first hour, while the warm woody base will linger throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — L eau d Issey Eau de Parfum, 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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The originalL eau d Issey Eau de ParfumIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Davidoff · 2003Cool Water Ocean RadianceShares Lotus, Rose and Lilyunder $40★ 3.69 (29)
With Tomavicci Ange Noir XXI
Adds powdery, green and rose; shares two accords.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 20%.