Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Review

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.

The first spray is a refreshing splash of fragrance that mellows out to a wonderful lingering scent that has had people commenting on how wonderful it is it’s not my normal go too but it has opened my eyes to a more sweeter smell

This is by far my favourite perfume. It has a beautiful exotic scent that really stands out.

I have repurchased this many times over the years and I always come back to it. It’s one of those unmistakable fragrances that makes a statement.

A little goes along way with this perfume and the scent lasts a long time which is fantastic.

I am currently out of this perfume which makes me sad, I really miss it.

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.

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.

A 'go to' fragrance for me. I never tire of wearing it. I love the fresh watery floral notes that give a burst of energy to my day. I would recommend if you enjoy woody but fresh florals. I would compare it to ck Eternity. To me it is a summer evening fragrance. The fresh and watery florals combine with spicy wood notes for warmth and depth. Right now I am wearing it as my autumnal daytime elixir. Would recommend. The version for men is also devine!

A little goes a long way with this fragrance, it is long lasting with a decent amount of sillage. So I would recommend sampling it first on your skin. I find it wonderfully fresh, ozonic and quite mineral at the beginning and then dries down to a fresh floral (freesias and lilies) and then at the end, some sandalwood. As with most people, each perfume evokes certain memories and this one is no different. As a teenager, this was my first 'grown up' scent - while everyone else was dousing themselves in CKOne, I was falling in love with Issey Miyake and his aesthetic. Years later, L'eau d'Issey (100mL) is always a definite repurchase for me.