Issey Miyake perfumes: When scent becomes poetry

Issey Miyake Perfumes are Olfactive Poetry

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake tries to convey a message with his fragrances. He wants to inspire people to keep a sense of wonder and optimism about the future — and he does this by turning everyday essentials into opulent aromas.

Issey Miyake created one of the best fragrances in the world, using water as his inspiration. He wanted to celebrate water’s simplicity and life force — and his unique idea led to the birth of the bestselling and iconic Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey.    

Creating his first fragrance masterpiece: L’eau D’Issey 

Issey Miyake’s dream for his first fragrance was simple: He wanted to create a scent that felt like water on women’s skin, a moment when scent became poetry. 

To the designer, water has the purest aroma; it is bright, clear, and has limitless potential. From the start, the name of the fragrance was obvious: It needed to be called L’eau d’Issey — Issey’s Water in French. 

Issey Miyake L’eau D’Issey EDT captures the timeless spirit of water and resonates with women across the globe with aquatic, floral aromas. The unique Issey Miyake perfume manages to make what is essential — water — completely luxurious by blending notes of mesmerizing white flowers with the aroma of fresh spring water. 

True to the designer’s minimalist style, L’eau D’Issey smells clean and luminous, yet completely distinctive. The floral top notes of lotus and powdery rose blend seamlessly into the alluring heart of lily and fresh peonies. The aquatic florals are set on a dreamy base of exotic wood, musk, and amber, bringing the formula to an unforgettable close. 

The name of the fragrance, L’eau D’Issey, rhymes with the name of the epic Greek poem, The Odyssey — and this is no accident. The designer believed that the scent had to exist at the interchange between fragrance and poetry; and his fragrance personifies this idea.

The brilliant craft of this Issey Miyake perfume extends to the design of the bottle. Miyake wanted the bottle to represent a special memory: an evening in Paris with the moon gleaming above the Eiffel Tower. The sleek, minimalist bottle mimics the silhouette of the famous tower, while the ball on the metal cap depicts the moon.

L’eau D’Issey’s success speaks for itself. The award-winning fragrance is completely unique — even more than 30 years after its launch. In 2020 the fragrance received the top honors as the Best Classical Women’s Fragrance, thanks to Germany’s Duststars Awards. 

It is clear that there is something captivating and timeless about a fragrance that captures nature in its most basic form. This Issey Miyake perfume continues to transcend boundaries with its unique design, enduring aroma, and a touch of poetry.

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Issey Miyake perfumes: A range of fresh aquatic floral aromas

The incredible success of Issey Miyake L’eau D’Issey EDT inspired more unique scents, and a range of L’eau D’Issey perfumes was born. As with the original, the range finds its inspiration in the purity of water — and this has been interpreted in various ways. 

L’eau D’Issey Solar Violet EDT Intense is a fusion of violet and water. The contemporary violet scent is inspired by sunlight on water, blending with delicate florals and fruits, like iris and pear. L’eau D’Issey Pivoine EDT Intense is another floral interpretation with notes of peony, raspberry, and cedar wood — or, for a magnolia-heavy variation, try L’eau D’Issey Eau & Magnolia EDT Intense. The range would not be complete without an eau de parfum, and L’eau D’Issey EDP — launched in 2006, 14 years after the original — gives new energy and staying power to the original aromas.

Issey Miyake colognes: the best fragrances for him 

The Japanese fashion designer’s unique creative style is unmistakable in his men’s fragrances. In keeping with his female fragrance masterpiece, Issey Miyake colognes celebrate the many facets of water combined with natural raw materials. The unusual combinations make Issey Miyake colognes must-have men’s fragrances. Here are our top three picks. 

1. Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme EDT

L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme EDT was the second fragrance — and first men’s cologne — launched by Issey Miyake. True to the original L’Eau D’Issey, the male version finds inspiration in aquatic freshness but pairs the water accord with alluring woody notes and luxurious spices. This Issey Miyake cologne is as timeless as the female scent, opening with vibrant yuzu and bergamot that blend into nutmeg, saffron, tobacco, and sandalwood. The distinct spring water accord that is emblematic of the brand ensures that this cologne remains unforgettable. Try L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme EDT NOW!

2. Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme EDT Intense 

If you are sold on the alluring notes of L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme EDT, you will love Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme EDT Intense — a deeper, more enhanced version of the bestselling original. The vibrant top notes of yuzu, bergamot, and orange blend with a spicy heart of cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, and camphor. The base also has added impact with incense, grey amber, and benzoin. This enhanced version is perfect for evenings when you want that extra touch of intrigue and allure. Try Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme EDT Intense NOW! 

3. Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Wood & Wood EDP 

Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Wood & Wood allows you to experience the intensity and sensuality of wood notes. As always, Issey Miyake draws inspiration from nature and, in this masterful blend, combines woods and spices with the subtleness of water. The scent is a fascinating mix of citrus, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, and patchouli. The woods bring a new intensity to this version of the L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme range — underscored with vetiver that adds radiance. A must-have Issey Miyake cologne if you love the smell of alluring woods! Try Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Wood & Wood EDP NOW!
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