2024
L Eau d Issey Solar Violet
Marie SalamagneThe nose · 198 fragrances · also made Black Opium Le Parfum (2022)Portrait →

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Issey Miyake  ·  Sold as feminine

L Eau d Issey Solar Violet

The moment when spring finally arrives — the air filled with the bright scent of sun-kissed pears and the delicate, powdery notes of violet leaves.

3.66323 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
violetpowderyirisfruityfreshfloral
L Eau d Issey Solar VioletMid-range · $40–100
59%Similar accords, often for lessPink Flambe Winter · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares pear and violet8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate7% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak5%
Weak28%
Moderate60%
Long lasting6%
Eternal1%
SillageModerate10% say strong or enormous
Intimate36%
Moderate54%
Strong9%
Enormous2%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine2%
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Unisex5%
♀
Feminine92%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2024 by Marie Salamagne, L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet is a modern interpretation of the violet fragrance, seamlessly blending warmth with freshness and delicacy with passion. It opens with the juicy aromas of sun-kissed pear, which enhances the powdery essence of violet leaf absolute at its heart. The base notes of iris add an elegant silkiness to the composition. This floral fragrance is crafted with 100% responsibly sourced natural violet leaves from Egypt and made with 90% natural origin ingredients, reflecting Issey Miyake's commitment to sustainability.

How to wear it

Apply one to two sprays for a subtle yet lasting effect. The pear top note is vibrant but short-lived, while the iris base provides a gentle warmth that lingers throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Solar Violet, Issey Miyake

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03 · The nose

Marie Salamagne

Florals reimagined

Marie Salamagne is a perfumer at Firmenich whose name has become synonymous with some of the most talked-about fragrances of the past decade.

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The L eau d Issey line

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Designer Issey Miyake

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.66/ 5 · 323 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 17%, disliked or hated by 12%.

Love17%
Like46%
OK25%
Dislike10%
Hate2%
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