L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Issey Miyake 1994Eau de Toilette

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) by Issey Miyake

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L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) (Issey Miyake)

7.6 / 10 799 Ratings

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) is a popular perfume by Issey Miyake for men and was released in 1994. The scent is fresh-citrusy. It is being marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International. Pronunciation

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Perfumer

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes	Verbena, Coriander, Mandarin orange, Clary sage, Yuzu, Cypress
Heart Notes	Bourbon geranium, Nutmeg, Saffron, Waterlily, Cinnamon
Base Notes	Amber, Cypriol, Musk, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Vetiver

Ratings

Scent

7.6 (799 Ratings)

Longevity

7.5 (581 Ratings)

Sillage

6.9 (542 Ratings)

Bottle

6.9 (555 Ratings)

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09/27/2020

8
Scent 8
Longevity 7
Sillage 8
Bottle

Roadrunner

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Roadrunner

First contact in 2020

I bought this fragrance blind this year because I am not a fan of the summer scents that have been released over the last few years.

The fragrance opens very intensely. I didn't know the ingredients exactly, so I thought I smelled grapefruit, lemon or lime or something similar. In any case, the opening is very citric and a bit sour for still "trainees - noses" like mine.
After some time this fragrance becomes milder and above all softer, which makes it very pleasant for my nose. This is probably due to the sandalwood. Additional notes such as musk and vetiver in the dry down made me understand why this fragrance is called pour homme.

When I got the first compliments for the fragrance, I suddenly liked it even more and I wore it the whole week with great enthusiasm, as the durability is also really good. The following week came the "disillusionment". I hardly noticed it after 1-2 hours and there were no more comments from others, which made me realize that this fragrance unfolds its full splendor when it is really hot, because it was much cooler in week 2 than the week before (35 degrees).

Conclusion: For my "beginner's nose" a Yuzu bomb, which becomes softer in the dry down and develops into a very masculine and versatile fragrance. It also performs very well at high temperatures! I like it very much and I don't regret any of the few Euros the fragrance has cost compared to the other current summer scents

3 Replies

08/13/2020

8
Scent 8
Longevity 7
Sillage 9
Bottle

Wolkensaft

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Wolkensaft

Helpful Review 5

Old-fashioned, my ass -- timeless!

I have now heard (or read) several times that L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme is beautifully composed, of high quality, a real classic, etc. pp. but too old-fashioned to be worn today. For many people, this perfume seems to be more like a perfume that you just have in your collection but don't use it.

That is admittedly nonsense. The stuff is more than portable, I think for all ages. Not a whiff of "old people's perfume." Just as little shrill teeny stuff that you just can't wear after a certain age. It's refreshingly unfashionable, in the best sense of the word: not following any fashions that go as fast as they come. Virtually timeless.

2 Replies

07/27/2020

6
Scent 6
Longevity 6
Sillage 6
Bottle

MikeMike
34 Reviews

MikeMike

Freshness behind the curtain

Very fresh opening, mainly citron with some unknown to me notes, based on reviews it can be Youzu. However, after a while, it tones down it is like it behind some wet curtain, almost like someone is showering, and only some notes are coming to you.
Projection and silage are quite limited to me. It could be a very nice summer scent but lacks longer freshness, and perhaps warm spring would be perfect for it.

04/27/2020

8
Scent 6
Longevity 7
Sillage 8
Bottle

Scharo

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Scharo

Helpful Review 11

Japanese wave

This fragrance is probably the most frequently bought of my fragrance corner. Not because it's my favorite perfume. Often it was lost in my insatiable curiosity for unknown scents. But flashbacks, which some people here surely know, always brought me back to him. To the fragrance:
Immediately after spraying, the citrus notes stand out, which, in my opinion, qualify the Léau d Issey as a fresh "fair-weather" fragrance. Are perceived by some as artificial, I think that depends on how you feel about Yuzu fragrances. The drydown, which starts after 1.5-2 hours, still has a woody/spicy aura that gives it a masculine note. With its release in 1994, it is already a classic among the fragrances. Which one does not notice him, thanks to his timelessness. With the durability and Sillage one should not expect miracles. Normal edT level (-6h), for the price okay. In short, a fresh, masculine water that doesn't penetrate too much.
Hopefully my comment gave one or the other an impression of this well-proven but fortunately not too widespread fragrance.
This is my first contribution and I hope you'll follow me if something got flat or long in some places.

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04/22/2020

10
Scent 8
Longevity 8
Sillage 9
Bottle

Goynen67

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Goynen67

Helpful Review 2

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme - Loyal companion of my life

I can't even say when it began ... over 20 years, I'm sure. I only know it was love at first sight. This overwhelming fresh note of Yuzu that brings many companions with it that make the fragrance more multidimensional and profound than many other citrus/fresh scents. With me this fresh note remains for a long time and when it then fades away there is still a pleasant and complex scent composition that envelops me pleasantly. Small anecdote : I am sitting with my wife in a beautiful restaurant. It is already late and we are the last guests and still enjoy our digestive. Suddenly the cook looks into the dining room and looks at me questioningly and says. L'Eau d'Issey ? I nod - and he says that he recognizes this scent everywhere and that he finds it so unique. He is right!

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02/11/2019

6
Scent 8
Longevity 8
Sillage 5
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Sweetscent

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Sweetscent

Crystal Cult 2080

The idea of the smell of water, clear lines and calm, minimalism, rock gardens.
Zen or what was left of it. The Great Nippon 1994, Orientalism 2.0.

No time to breathe deeply, however, after spraying on: like glistening neon light, the aroma chemicals, which are now well known from various household products, jump into your face. Very briefly there is some citrus fruit, Yuzu for my sake, then the molecules, all of which at some point shortly after their creation have received the stamp of "freshness" from their creators, push forward and rather violently. It smells like a new station wagon, professional cleaning, room scenting, ironed shirt and cleaned hands. The relevant musk derivatives meet ambroxan and muscate/peppery spices and remain arrested for hours in their piercing urgency.
With the abstraction to the water thought there was perhaps irony in the game, who knows, but I rather think about laser beams.
The supposed overdosage of certain fragrances has always been an important stylistic device (think of No.5, Cool Water, TdH etc...), for which one can/must give artistic recognition, but I don't necessarily want to be permanently exposed to this representative, although I don't want to deny his importance and the idea of laser beams and digital crystal worlds would be an attractive associative alternative.

P.S.: If you still don't want to do without Yuzu with harsh aquatics in summer, we recommend "Note de Yuzu" as a test tip.

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04/12/2018

9.5
Scent 7
Longevity 6
Sillage 8
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Dieaaa
2 Reviews

Dieaaa

Fresh fresh Fresh

If i needed something to brighten my day , i will always go for this delightful perfume !
Fresh spice , Fresh citrus .... does not smell cheap at all

08/19/2017

8.5
Scent 7
Longevity 6
Sillage 8
Bottle

Oske7
7 Reviews

Oske7

Great scent, needs many sprays

I need to spray this one a LOT to get any kind of performance out of it, but in general I love the smell. It's a very fresh citrus, not at all cloying to me in any way. Lasts a decent amount of time with enough sprays. The weaker sillage may also may be due to the small atomizer on my bottle. Overall I've worn this twice now and will definitely be wearing it a lot the rest of the summer.

09/23/2016

7.5
Scent 6
Longevity 6
Sillage 6
Bottle

Cell
10 Reviews

Cell

I really don't get it...

I just really don't get the hype over this fragrance. Sure it's pleasant but I think there are better options out there.

At first blast, there's the strong citrus smell(yuzu). At this point, all the notes are just mashed together. You can smell the citruses, spices and woods all at the same time. After several minutes, the citruses die down a bit and you will get this bitter, spicy scent. This stage becomes linear and goes on until it fades away.

Sillage is okay but longevity is abysmal. I got a newer batch so maybe I'm missing the grandeur of the old formulation that enthralled many of its fans.

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07/07/2016

8
Scent 7
Longevity 7
Sillage 6
Bottle

GabrielCupim
25 Reviews

GabrielCupim

Helpful Review 3

One of the Best Citruses I've smelled

This one is MUST, and definitely a nice blind buy, for any citrus lover.

It kinda reminded me - in a far more refined way, of course - a fragrance we've got here in Brasil, called "Arbo", by Natura.

The citric, fresh, aquatic notes in L'eau D'issey makes it a trully masterpiece for anyone who enjoys these kind of scents.

Lasted a good 7-8hrs in my skin.
Sillage is ok as it is, it's not invasive or too strong.

Great!

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