L'Eau Super Majeure d'Issey by Issey Miyake

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L'Eau Super Majeure d'Issey Issey Miyake 2018

5.7 / 10 95 Ratings

A perfume by Issey Miyake for men, released in 2018. The scent is aquatic-synthetic. It is being marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.
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Main accords

Aquatic

Synthetic

Spicy

Fresh

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Clary sage

Rosemary

Heart Notes

Cashmeran

Amberwood

Patchouli

Black salt

Base Notes

Tonka bean Vanilla

Vanilla

Perfumers

Aurélien Guichard, Fabrice Pellegrin

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Ratings

Scent

5.795 Ratings

Longevity

7.379 Ratings

Sillage

6.981 Ratings

Bottle

7.084 Ratings

Value for money

7.035 Ratings

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/10/2020

6.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Oleo
46 Reviews

Oleo

5

An intense aquatic from Miyake

A different kind of aquatic scent, modern but serious and perfect for sporty businessmen.

It's refreshing but intense, with a strong smell of sea breeze, sea salt and wet wood dried in the sun on the beach.

This fragrance reminds me of my childhood, when we walked along the shore of the beach and played in the boats that were on the sand... So for me, the purpose of the fragrance is perfectly accomplished.

It isn't a classic and common aquatic scent; it's more serious, dark, woody and salty.

Logically, to achieve that effect it uses several synthetic notes and that can upset enthusiasts of pure, simple and natural oils.

- Longevity & Sillage: Very solid in both cases; heat, humidity and perspiration can vary greatly the behavior of any perfume - especially in summer -, but it has a great performance.

- Ocassions & Mood: I find it perfect for office, outdoor activities, chill time ... It's very versatile.

I prefer it for late spring, summer and early fall... And I have to say that I like this one more than "L'Eau Majeure d'Issey", although the OG may be fresher for hotter days.

- Conclusion: A modern and intense "woody aquatic" release with a place in my collection.

11/11/2019

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Golcher
139 Reviews

Golcher

5

So enjoyable!

So yeah this is a chemical bomb, synthetic as hell! Now, that doesn't mean L'Eau Super Majeure is a bad fragrance, at least not an awful one. This is a very nice acquatic, some salty elements, citrus and some sweetness to it. I get sea water and cashmeran the most.

This is one of the lesser flankers in the whole Issey collection and yet is a frag I really enjoy dispite the synthetic feel, I liked it better than L'Eau Majeure

10/21/2021

1Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

Giggs1980
81 Reviews

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Giggs1980

2

Fragrances the World Doesn't Need Part 1

Uff, it's already difficult to write a review about this scent.
You really can't say anything good about it.
But I want to warn fellow sniffers about such horrendous fragrances.
What can I say? The first second after spraying, I already knew it wouldn't get any better.
The scent is constantly enveloped and accompanied by a penetrating urine note. On top of that, there's something that resembles the smell of sweat.
I wonder what goes through the perfumer's mind when he smells his creation for the first time.
It seems like there was some sort of mental confusion or loss of olfactory senses at play here.
I can't explain this any other way.
Patchouli doesn't make it any better. It adds a musty undertone to the whole thing.
I hope such missteps will be avoided by Issey in the future.
For this one, there's only one thing to say.
Straight to the bin…….

05/19/2021

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Kreisquadrat
71 Reviews

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Kreisquadrat

8

Strolling on the Beach

Like its predecessor, the 50ml bottle is both a delight to the touch and a feast for the eyes.
The olfactory impression of metal and technology is reflected in the cap, with the theme expanded in blue. A matte, brushed metal. In the predecessor "L'Eau Majeure d'Issey | Issey Miyake," the silver cap also conveys the impression of metal, while this one has acquired a bluish shimmer from heating. This flanker is also somewhat sweeter, just as heated metal can have a brief scent.

Here too, water and especially the sea are essential themes. However, the L'Eau Super Majeure d'Issey conveys, in contrast to its predecessor, the early morning that is approaching, in my opinion. The sun's rays are warming. It is no longer so cold. The plants of the sand dunes smell stronger than the mudflats or the washed-up collection of algae, driftwood, and secretions from the digestive tracts of marine mammals.

A playful citrus sweetness, yet without striving for an Italian zestiness. Somewhat more natural in a herbal sense, likely due to sage and rosemary. Spring-like flowers merely rounded off by vanilla.
All of this is more present on the aromatic surface here.
Nevertheless, the familiar and beloved scent of the beach also reveals itself here.

The futuristic technical theme is also maintained in the proven synthetic aesthetic of a lab scent. Chemistry is in the air, which can evoke a pleasant atmosphere of an ancient apothecary. Thus, the flanker also does justice to its Sci-Fi-Cyberpunk genre with naturalistic and ancient elements in the sense of Issey Miyake and the Japanese philosophy of duality.

However, the L'Eau Super Majeure d'Issey is more accessible and would likely find more approval than its predecessor, or alternatively, it may seem less interesting and unique than its predecessor.

Still, it seems that this gem also falls victim to significant discontent. I have already expressed my thoughts on this in my review of L'Eau Majeure d'Issey, and I am using this review merely to highlight the differences and similarities.

Regarding the negative reviews: I primarily enjoy the Scottish whiskies from the Isle of Islay, whose raw materials are smoked over peat fires. This is why Islay whiskies are particularly smoky. One of my favorites (the 10-year-old Talisker, the theme of the sea par excellence) has been referred to as "cloister stone" by those who have rejected it, while I float in whisky heaven.
It may be similar, or unfortunately so, for Issey Miyake's predecessor and the flanker L'Eau Super Majeure d'Issey. Certain aromas require complementary experiences, as well as a penchant for peculiar scents (no, not those of urinal stones).
No front, as I am well aware that I am reviewing a designer fragrance that, according to the fragrance pyramid, obviously contains synthetic ingredients. However, for L'Eau Majeure d'Issey and L'Eau Super Majeure d'Issey, I see the synthetics as not decisive, but rather its overall aroma as a stylistic device that may indeed seem cumbersome and unbearable to some noses. Just as the good old Talisker may share the same fate, despite containing purely natural ingredients. Its creator had no technological futurism as an intention, unlike the L'Eau Majeure d'Issey line. But for all three, it holds true: 'Made by the sea'

The longevity and sillage are also very solid here. The scent projects all its elements steadily without losing any of them.

Here I see what is revealed to my eye, the wind is mild, the sun warms the shells white that I collect here. I taste sea salt and the scent of algae. The beach is fuller this time, here a dog in its happiness, there children joyfully playing. Nothing more in the sound of the sea and waves gently crashing against the rocks.