Rose WaterOpens with
CarnationHeart
Exotic WoodsDries 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 feminine
L Eau d Issey Extract Edition Shiro Kuramata
The quiet confidence of stepping into an art gallery, where each piece whispers its own story through the interplay of light and shadow.
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L Eau d Issey Extract Edition Shiro KuramataMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessDream Angels Divine · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
L'Eau d'Issey Extract Edition Shiro Kuramata, launched in 2008 by Issey Miyake and crafted by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, is a Floral Aquatic fragrance that embodies the brand's innovative spirit. The composition opens with rose water and melon, creating a fresh and vibrant top accord. This gives way to a heart of cyclamen, freesia, and lotus, adding layers of floral complexity. The base notes of exotic woods, amber, sandalwood, and musk provide warmth and depth, grounding the scent in a powdery yet aquatic finish.
Apply this fragrance in a way that allows it to evolve with you throughout the day — one or two sprays on pulse points will let the fresh top notes give way to the warm base gradually. It's best suited for daytime wear, where its floral freshness can shine without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Extract Edition Shiro Kuramata, 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.”
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The originalL Eau d Issey Extract Edition Shiro KuramataIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Victoria's Secret · 2000Dream Angels DivineShares 6 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 3.95 (327)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 17%, disliked or hated by 17%.