Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Floral
100%
White Floral
78%
Honey
76%
Tuberose
62%
Sweet
56%
Aquatic
49%
Woody
47%
Vanilla
45%
Ozonic
45%
Animalic
44%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, White Floral, and Honey) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Floral, White Floral, Honey, and Tuberose among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Floral, White Floral, Honey, and Tuberose among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
L'Eau D'Issey AbsoluebyIssey Miyakeis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.L'Eau D'Issey Absoluewas launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Lotus and Freesia; middle notes are Honey, Tuberose and Night blooming Cereus; base notes are Woody Notes and Bourbon Vanilla.The original fragrance from Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey from 1992 already got two absolute editions: Noir from 2010 and Gold from 2011. New L'Eau d'Issey Absolue launches in January 2013 as a limited edition for that year.The scent is inspired by ambery light cast by the sun at its sunset and jasmine flowers that bloom at night. The composition is bright and intense, blending floral notes of freesia and lotus with the heart of night blooming jasmine ("Queen of the Night"), honey from Provence and sensual tuberose. The base notes include Bourbon vanilla and precious woods. It was created by perfumer Olivier Cresp.The fragrance is available as 25, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is L'Eau D'Issey Absolue office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.