Le Feu d Issey
“Le Feu d'Issey by Issey Miyake is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women”
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A community favourite — a woody, sponsored composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Jacques Cavallier Belletrud crafted Le Feu d'Issey in 1998 for Issey Miyake, a brand known for its innovative and minimalist approach to fashion. This fragrance opens with the freshness of coriander leaf and bergamot, creating an aromatic and citrusy beginning that feels crisp yet intriguing. The heart reveals a delicate balance of rose, jasmine, and golden lily, adding a layer of floral sweetness without overpowering the composition. As it settles into its woody base notes of guaiac wood, sandalwood, and cedar, the scent takes on a warm, powdery quality that is both comforting and sophisticated.
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One or two sprays is enough to capture the essence of this fragrance. The aromatic top notes fade within a couple of hours, but the powdery and woody base lingers throughout the day. It reads better close to skin than in the air, so consider applying it directly on pulse points for a more intimate experience.
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Founding perfumer · 19 fragrances
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud was born January 24, 1962, in Grasse, France, into a family of perfumers spanning his father and grandfather. He began work at a perfume factory in Grasse straight out of high school, moving through Charabot, Quest International, and PFW before joining Firmenich in 1990, where he created fragrances for Christian Dior, Givenchy, Issey Miyake, and Lancôme. In 2012 he became master perfumer for Louis Vuitton, developing the house's first fragrance collection, and in 2018 opened Louis Vuitton's Les Fontaines Parfumées creative center in Grasse. He won the Prix François Coty in 2004.
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The quiet sophistication of an afternoon spent in a modern art gallery, where the cool tones of the walls are offset by the warm glow of spotlights on intricate fabrics.
Fig. 01 — Le Feu d Issey, Issey Miyake
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