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%
Fresh
78%
White Floral
77%
Ozonic
65%
Aquatic
61%
Rose
49%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Floral, Fresh, and White Floral) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Floral, Fresh, White Floral, and Ozonic 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, Fresh, White Floral, and Ozonic 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'IsseybyIssey Miyakeis a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women.L'eau d'Isseywas launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier. Top notes are Lotus, Melon, Freesia, Rose Water, Rose, Calone and Cyclamen; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily, Water Peony and Carnation; base notes are Musk, Tuberose, Exotic Woods, Osmanthus, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.Issey Miyaké thought about creating a perfume that was "as clear as spring water", combining the spray of a waterfall, the fragrance of flowers, and the scent of springtime forest. L'Eau d'Issey achieved an enormous popularity, especially in the United States in the 1990s.
L'Eau d'Issey is an aquatic floral scent with transparent notes of lotus, freesia and cyclamen and juicy melon.
The middle note of peony, lily and carnation reveals the perfume's character.
The end note is a refined woody scent with the notes of cedar, sandal, musk and amber. It was created in 1992 by Jacques Cavallier.
L'Eau d'Issey is an aquatic floral scent with transparent notes of lotus, freesia and cyclamen and juicy melon.
The middle note of peony, lily and carnation reveals the perfume's character.
The end note is a refined woody scent with the notes of cedar, sandal, musk and amber. It was created in 1992 by Jacques Cavallier.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is L'eau d'Issey 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.