Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey Florale Review

I got this perfume in a sample set from Farmers, variations of which they do every year around Christmas. The set comes with 10 sample sized perfumes and a voucher to redeem for one of the perfumes in a full size (usually 30ml). I bought this to get out of my comfort zone somewhat with perfume as I rotate between two favourites, one of which was included in the set. I have in the past been pleasantly surprised by perfumes when I have put looks aside (I always judge a perfume by the bottle, bad I know), so I set about testing each sample.

Each sample is from 0.8 -1.0 ml, which I found enough for about a week of wear. I’m quite picky about what I do and don’t like, and first impressions are important for a perfume!

Unfortunately I could barely smell anything from this perfume, a problem I have never had before. When I did catch a whiff I found it to be a very old-fashioned floral scent. Very musky and dry and not something I would wear again. It is a delicate floral in that I can barely smell it but I would not call it sparkling. I don't find it modern at all. Disappointing.

I was passed down a half empty bottle of this when my friend decided to do a perfume clear out and I love this! The bottle is surprisingly big and a little difficult to hold. This is perfect for spring and reminds me of flowers just beginning to bloom. The strongest I get from this is rose, although when I first spray it it's a little sharper. Sadly the staying power is really not that great (ok it sucks) but considering it's an EDT I can't complain much. It softens down even more as time goes on and gets sweeter like honey. This reminds me of Juicy couture rose (one of my favorites) and a little like Chloe edp. I'm not sure if I'd ever buy another bottle considering its price but it's definitely a lovely perfume to treat yourself with.

I am surprised and delighted that Issey Miyake continues to delight me. This is the fourth fragrance I now have. My Mum got for me overseas and she confused it with the Pure Nectar but not at all displeased.

To be honest I never would have gone near it. Its pink for one and that indicates a floraly sweetly fragrance. It is not at all sweet or sickly; it offers that perfect floral scent with depth with staying light.

Would have to say not quite as delicate as described but I’d saying having a lighter touch. Absolutely perfect for summer, spring or any days the sun is out.

I am not a lover of floral (on me) and am thrilled I now have a floral that I can wear when the mood suits. Let’s make it clear, I do not buy floral, enjoy it on others but it’s just never been my thing.

I would recommend this fragrance to all floral lovers and feel its best suited for those that want a well thought out, not over powering, subtle but noticeable floral fragrance.

Staying power perfect for me, a good 6 hours.

My husband bought this for me as a more subtle perfume for daytime/weekends after I mentioned I wore Issey Miyake in my younger years. The bottle is pretty, a tall, slender lid with a lovely bauble on top. The bottle itself is a pretty pink.

The scent is lovely - it is very floral - mostly reminds me of roses and freesia, but it’s not over powering. It’s simply pretty, girly and a good dose of happy in one little spray. It lasts all day and is a lovely any time perfume. The bottle lasts well too and I alternate it with another perfume and have never noticed it go ‘off’.

Love love love this- wear it all the time.Always reminds me if my mother in law who also lived it but has passed. The floral notes that come out are not harsh and put offing just subtle and delicate.