L'Eau d'Issey 1992 Eau de Toilette

L'Eau d'Issey (Eau de Toilette) by Issey Miyake
Bottle Design:
Issey Miyake, Fabien Baron, Alain de Mourgues
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7.3 / 10 658 Ratings
A perfume by Issey Miyake for women, released in 1992. The scent is fresh-floral. It is being marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.
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Main accords

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
FreesiaFreesia MelonMelon CyclamenCyclamen LotusLotus Rose waterRose water
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Lily of the valleyLily of the valley LilyLily PeonyPeony RoseRose CarnationCarnation
Base Notes Base Notes
CedarCedar Exotic woodsExotic woods MuskMusk SandalwoodSandalwood AmberAmber OsmanthusOsmanthus TuberoseTuberose

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7.3658 Ratings
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7.5505 Ratings
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7.0474 Ratings
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Value for money
7.9199 Ratings
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Kurai

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Kurai
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Water lilies
l'Eau d'Issey is one of the most iconic scents of the nineties. Heavy and light at the same time, immediately recognizable and in my case a serious 'memory-trigger'.

A brief aqua-mineral freshness is immediately followed by a heavy floral bouquet. While florals in all thinkable colors seem present, the emphasis is on the whiter shades of lotus and lily-of-the-valley. The whole is supported by a layer of fresh musk and a light woody base. Just picture a Japanese lotus pond in a Zen garden.

Bold and impressive in terms of projection and duration. Consequently, it gets severely nauseating when oversprayed by even the tiniest amount, yet incredibly seductive when applied in moderation.

Although I am a very fond of wearing the white floral genre myself, I abstain from this one only to keep intact the personal memories it triggers. Except for a sporadic moment of sentimental mood, like today.
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Azahar81

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Water and nacre
I believe that the magic of perfume lies in awakening in us a sensory universe, which goes from feeling emotions, to visualizing places and colors, and even tactile textures and flavors.

In the case of L'Eau d'Issey, I can't help but think of crystal clear water, but also of a pearly whiteness full of softness.
It is a perfume that at first I perceive as aquatic, but also sweet due to the juiciness of the melon and nuances of honey.
Little by little the floral notes appear, of which the one I perceive the most is carnation, and which gradually merges with the woody notes.

It's quite a distinctive scent. It could be worn at any time of the year, as well as in formal or casual situations. Also, I think it could be a unisex perfume.
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Ursaw

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Ursaw
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Budding white flowers by the pond
The opening is... a lot. Green watermelon and far too many different florals. Sweet, but aggressively clean and fresh. Like someone used too much air freshener. Overwhelming.

Feels like eternity, but when I look at the time – turns out it barely takes ~15 minutes to subside. And then I suddenly find myself hooked. Suddenly whatever I didn't like is long gone and forgotten.

It's aquatic. You can almost hear a morning dew droplet rolling off a leaf and hitting the pond surface. It's green. Like budding white flowers that are not quite ready to bloom. It's elegant. And luscious and wet; and I sit there, enthralled, like an ant staring at giant muguet bells towering above him, clouded in thin morning mist.

And then I blink and suddenly it's been ~2 hours. The white floral fantasy land I've been swept away to is gone. All that's left is a faint green aftertaste of it close to my skin. Soft and translucent, but it lasts long into the evening.

Funnily enough, although this is a feminine perfume, it actually opens up better on my partner's body. On his skin there's no harsh start – it's an immediate gorgeous honeyed flower field. It does eventually dissipate and leave behind the same aquatics and greens, but still... I'm jelly! I wish that were me!
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Avoirdupois

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Avoirdupois
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Ladies at an airport perfume counter asked me what I was wearing!
Sounds unbelievable, but it's true. I was looking at perfumes at a Heathrow, London perfume shop some years back when two ladies behind the counter commented on how lovely I smelled, and asked me what I was wearing!

Yes, it was L'Eau d'Issey -- the ladies' perfume, not the men's.

I wore this as my signature cologne for several years, enjoyed its wonderfully fresh and bright aquatic green open, with its flowery follow-through and its slightly woody & fruity dry-down. Longevity and sillage excellent.

This is a masterpiece of perfumery, deserving of all the praise it attracts. I recently bought another 100ml bottle, and still find it remarkably different, refreshing and happy. It's a welcome uplift for one's mood. And I think it's fine for men as well as for the ladies!
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Manusca

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This is why you don’t buy books based on the cover
Amazing looking bottle which is what enticed me to try this beauty to begin with, but the smell is absolutely not it for me.
It smells fresh and tingles on the nose - the tingling sensation does not go away - needless to say that it is not pleasant.
I don’t know if the bathroom air fresheners were inspired by this perfume or the other way around.
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4ajbukoshka4ajbukoshka 3 years ago
Want to get an office on your own?
Wear this one
& you’ll get anything!
Highly recommended for dominant boss ladies who have no feelings.
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StaciaStacia 2 years ago
Smells like it's 1995 and you're hanging out with the cast of Friends. That melon note is so incredibly sour and dated to me.
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GoblinSlaveGoblinSlave 2 years ago
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This scent is super mature. It's so fresh and aquatic that it hurts. Almost salty, too. It's strong but not in a bold way.
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KenyettaCKenyettaC 6 months ago
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A classic. I love it... Always have and always will. Super clean and green. Watery vibes... A whole mood.
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RjudgeRjudge 8 months ago
Smells like Jasmin tea! Very clean, green, a little fruity but heavy on the tea. gets a little old. smells a little musty, but still smells light/airy
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Jazzy76Jazzy76 7 years ago
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The 90es made fragrance: at every concert I used to wear this zen scent because its "frozen"notes gave me good vibrations. I love it!
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HvsamsHvsams 3 months ago
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Giving it more time after the girly opening was worth it I think, it grows more reserved with time. As a man though, I'd still layer it.
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