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Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
L Eau d Issey Noir Absolu
The quiet sophistication of an office space where fresh flowers are just beginning to fill the air, hinting at an evening ahead.
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L Eau d Issey Noir AbsoluMid-range · $40–100
63%Similar accords, often for lessCool Water Ocean Radiance · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L’Eau d’Issey Noir Absolu by Issey Miyake, launched in 2010, is a Floral fragrance that marries the crispness of white florals with soft spiciness and woody notes. The composition opens with lotus and osmanthus, creating an aura of freshness and complexity before transitioning into a heart of jasmine and lily, which are then enveloped by warm amber and woods. This blend is enhanced by subtle aquatic and ozonic elements that give the scent a modern and refreshing edge.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points — the ozonic and aquatic notes emerge quickly but fade within a couple of hours. The warm amber and woody base continues to develop through the day, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Noir Absolu, Issey Miyake
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The originalL Eau d Issey Noir AbsoluIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Davidoff · 2003Cool Water Ocean RadianceShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 3.69 (29)49%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2014Victoria's Secret ForbiddenShares Jasmine, Amber and Woodsy notesunder $40★ 4.12 (169)44%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2020Jasmine WoodsAll 2 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.50 (2)
With Issey Miyake L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
Adds rose, smoky and warm spicy; shares two accords.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 13%.