How it smells
The first thing you smell is lotus and pear. The heart brings jasmine and may rose. On the skin it settles into dreamwood and osmanthus. Overall it smells aquatic and floral.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
L'Eau d'Issey Parfum notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Parfum EDP
L'Eau d'Issey Parfum EDP is made by Issey Miyake. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
L'Eau d'Issey Parfum longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto lasts longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like dreamwood and osmanthus are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in summer. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are summer, spring, fall and winter.
L'Eau d'Issey Parfum: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aquatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Issey Miyake perfumes
This house has 44 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are A Scent By Issey Miyake, L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Wood & Wood and Pleats Please By Issey Miyake.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than The 7 Virtues Lotus Pear unisex.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €82, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Trussardi Delicate Rose and Parfums Gres Cabotine Rose.
More from this line
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2014 and 2022.
Perfumes that smell like L'Eau d'Issey Parfum
These perfumes have a close smell: The 7 Virtues Lotus Pear unisex (5 shared notes), Trussardi Delicate Rose (5 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Rose (6 shared notes) and Tesori d'Oriente Fior di Loto (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, The 7 Virtues Lotus Pear unisex starts from €63.
Quick answers
What kind of scent is L'Eau d'Issey Parfum?
A scent built on aquatic and floral.
Can men wear L'Eau d'Issey Parfum?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between L'Eau d'Issey Parfum EDP and Le Sel d'Issey?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.