Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Review

Such an incredible scent. Use to wear this as my signature until one of my closest friends started wearing it all the time as her signature scent. I absolutely adore the deep and complex fragrance even though I don't wear it as often any more. In my opinion it is not a girly fragrance but rather an elegant classic. There is an unmistakable floral essence but not in a granny rose kind of way but rather a beautiful scented garden on a summers eve. It wears incredibly well and even though it's quite powerful it is not overwhelming on those hotter summer days where some perfume gets right up your nose. Very easy to wear and whether on yourself or someone else is always a pleasure to smell!

My most favourite of all time....up until now that is.

This is the fragrance I wore as a bride, I have short dark hair and wore very copper toned makeup so this fragrance complimented that. I feel like describing it as beautiful white gold with diamonds. Very fitting for that look.

My bottle is textured glass which you still see through but is hazy. Silver top....on a side note for this bottle, make sure the bottle remains upright, a bottle I had in the past did leak at top. I can't undo the top one the bottle I have a the moment, perhaps that issue is fixed.

Described as lotus, rose, lilly, precious woods with woody under tones. For me I wouldnt describe it as that, seems more refined with delicate tones of Japanese oriental and floral combined.

It is the most substantial, dramatic, refined, unique and long lasting fragrance out of the 4 IM fragrances I have (Floral, Absolue & Nectar).

Potentially a little risky to give as a gift, it is a either Love or Not Love smell. Saying that any recipient would be so happy to receive as a gift, it says something like - you are worth something special and it's pretty good value IMO. Get a exchange card. Ideal for anyone who likes what they like, has a great sense of style and is open to the world.

I am always going to give this one a 5/5 & don't enjoy wearing this one as much as I would like to, it's a statement fragrance and I tend to keep for evening out or whenever I am dressed up a little, bit like those great heels that come for those events that a little more special.

Suit spring, summer or autumn. I don't really wear in winter, that's more about wearing my Black Opium or Narciso Rodriguez for Her.

This used to be my signature scent, I would still use this fragrance, as to me this is a classic. Is quite oily so it really is great wearing throughout the day.

I hate the smell! It’s definitely strong, in fact over powering. It’s super expensive and a quality brand, however, I personally am not a smell of the scent. It smells like some sort of flower… maybe dandilions, which I’ve never liked anyways. Quality is amazing however

Strong spring floral. Watery rose and other florals. Lasts all day. Fresh. Easy to wear on warmer spring days, no need to top up during the day. Creates like a clean aura around you. Staple forever.

My Mum brought this for me for Christmas and it is a perfume I would have never considered, I'm more of a floral sweet kind of gal (think VS Bombshell, MOR Marshmallow), so this perfume was a complete change and surprise to my usual line of scent. At first I wasn't sure if it was suitable for me, but over time it has grown on me and I use it when needing a all day scent, it is quite strong, but pleasant and you do not need much so it's longevity is top quality. It is floral, with notes of woody scent, not on the sweet side and more sophisticated. I find it refreshing and it's definitely a perfume which I'll keep as part of my collection.

I've been using this for years and absolutely love this! This has been for ever been my go to fragrance for day time.

It always makes me feel uplifted with its fresh fragrance.

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey is a perfume that is really special. I love the woody scent and have to stop myself from over applying as the scent is quite strong and lasting .The initial first spray makes me think it is a really light perfume so you need to apply a lot but after this initial waft of perfume dissipates I am left with a rich woody scent which does not need a lot to achieve a luxurious scent which lasts the day or night. I find this perfume really suits me and I feel really confident and special when I use this.

I blind bought this online because of the rave reviews and it was a good price. I regretted it! In fact I sold it on because I couldn't wear it. My advice is don't blind buy this. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea. Alot of people love this and when I smelt it I recognized it as a scent I had smelled before. For me, it just wasn't my thing, I was after something fresh but this just wasn't sweet or feminine enough for me . We all have different tastes though so when it comes to perfume, although reviews are helpful , you should always try it for yourself.