Issiy Miyaki Pour Homme Eau De Toilette

Issiy Miyaki L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette, launched in 1994, is a groundbreaking and highly influential fragrance for men. Created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier, it is renowned for its unique Woody Aquatic composition, which was revolutionary for its time. It embodies the purity and freshness of water, combined with vibrant citrus, subtle spices, and warm woods, creating a scent that is both energetic and elegant. It’s often described as clean, refreshing, and sophisticated.

Product Type: Eau de Toilette (EDT) – a lighter concentration of perfume, designed for a refreshing scent experience. Despite being an EDT, it’s known for having surprisingly good longevity for its type.

Key Benefits:

• Iconic and timeless masculine aroma, a staple in many collections.
• Unique and instantly recognizable scent profile of fresh citrus, aquatic notes, and warm woods.
• Excellent longevity and moderate to strong sillage for an EDT.
• Versatile for a wide range of occasions and seasons.
• Projects a clean, sophisticated, and invigorating aura.

Fragrance Family: Woody Aquatic (with prominent Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Woody facets).

Scent Profile:

• Top Notes: Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena, Mandarin Orange, Cypress, Calone, Coriander, Tarragon, Sage (a brilliant, sparkling, and uniquely zesty opening, with a mix of fresh citrus, green herbs, and a distinctive aquatic transparency from Calone and Yuzu).
• Heart Notes: Blue Lotus, Nutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bourbon Geranium, Saffron, Ceylon Cinnamon, Mignonette (a complex and intriguing heart that blends clean florals with warm, subtle spices, adding depth and a refined touch).
• Base Notes: Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber, Tobacco (a strong, masculine, woody, earthy, and warm foundation that provides excellent longevity and a refined dry-down).

Performance:

• Longevity: Good to Excellent (typically 6-8 hours, with many users reporting it lasts longer on skin and especially on clothes. It’s a standout performer among fresh EDTs).
• Sillage: Moderate to Strong (creates a noticeable and pleasant scent bubble, often receiving compliments).
• Projection: Strong initial burst, then settles into a consistent, clean, and alluring presence.

Functionality & Skin Benefits: Primarily a high-performance fragrance for personal scent.

Best For:

• Daily wear, especially for the office, casual outings, and everyday elegance.
• Warm weather (spring and summer) where its fresh and aquatic notes truly shine, providing a cooling and invigorating effect. It’s also versatile enough for year-round wear.
• Men who appreciate clean, fresh, and sophisticated fragrances with a unique twist and excellent performance.

Season & Time to Wear: Highly versatile for all seasons, but particularly shines in spring and summer due to its refreshing nature. It’s an excellent daytime scent, but sophisticated enough for casual evening wear.

Packaging & Design: The bottle for L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme is as iconic as the scent itself. It’s a sleek, tall, frosted or clear glass rectangle, widened at the base, evoking the strength and purity of water. The minimalist design reflects Issey Miyake’s Japanese aesthetic principles.

Fragrance Personality: This scent embodies purity, serenity, and understated strength. It’s for the modern man who is refined, confident, and desires a scent that is both distinctive and universally appealing, leaving a fresh, clean, and memorable impression.