BergamotOpens with
Green TeaHeart
CashmeranDries down to
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Issey Miyake · Sold as masculine
L Eau d Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam
The quiet confidence of stepping into an office with the day's plans laid out, where crisp citrus meets the earthy warmth of a well-worn desk.
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L Eau d Issey pour Homme Shades of KolamMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessChampion G.O.A.T · Fragrance WorldBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Launched in 2020, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam by Issey Miyake is a Woody Aromatic fragrance crafted by perfumer Marie Salamagne. This scent opens with a bright burst of bergamot and grapefruit, balanced by the warmth of cardamom and coriander. The heart note of green tea adds an unexpected freshness, while cashmeran and cedar form a powdery, warm base that feels both comforting and modern.
One to two sprays on pulse points is enough — the green tea note fades within an hour but leaves behind a lingering warmth from cashmeran and cedar. Best for daytime wear when you want something fresh yet subtly enduring.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam, Issey Miyake
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The originalL Eau d Issey pour Homme Shades of KolamIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Fragrance World · 2024Champion G.O.A.TShares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.07 (27)
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Adds amber, leather and vanilla; shares coriander and cedar.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 8%.