Issey Miyake Soleil d'Issey
How it smells
It smells mostly floral and citrus. Freesia and neroli at the top, beeswax and rose in the middle and musk and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2001
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Soleil d'Issey 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
Issey Miyake Soleil d'Issey in detail
Issey Miyake is the house behind Soleil d'Issey.
When in the day to wear Soleil d'Issey
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit unisex has more depth.
Is Soleil d'Issey long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Red Jeans and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Houbigant Quelques Fleurs but less than Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit unisex.
Issey Miyake perfumes worth knowing
This house has 44 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Le Sel d'Issey, L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Nuit and L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Fraiche.
Its style
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by citrus and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and citrus smells and notes like beeswax and musk. Less obvious notes include lemon and violet. Perfume fans rate it 3.85 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter.
If you like Soleil d'Issey, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Red Jeans (6 shared notes), Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (6 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio (7 shared notes) and Serge Lutens Rose de Nuit unisex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Red Jeans starts from €28.
More questions
How strong is Soleil d'Issey?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
When did Soleil d'Issey come out?
It came out in 2001.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.