L'Eau d'Issey Extract Edition Shiro Kuramata by Issey Miyake bottle
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Extract Edition Shiro Kuramata

3.8/5 · 6 votes Feminine 2008
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Water Peony
Base notes

Character

Sillage3.8/5
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer67
Fall33
Winter0
Our take

Rose water and lotus lead the opening with a clean, dewy clarity that feels like walking past a garden pond after rain. Cyclamen and freesia add a soft lift, while melon brings a gentle fruitiness that never turns heavy. The floral display stays transparent rather than syrupy, letting each petal read as distinct instead of blending into a single sweet cloud.

Carnation and lily-of-the-valley carry the heart with a faint powdery touch, balanced by water peony and lily that keep the air moving through the composition. Exotic woods and sandalwood give the base a smooth, grounded finish, while tuberose and osmanthus add creaminess without overwhelming the freshness. Amber and musk sit low, supporting the florals so the scent feels complete rather than top-heavy.

Sunlight on a terrace, a linen dress, and a breeze that carries petals across a courtyard capture the mood here. It fits someone who wants a floral that stays graceful and light, never loud or cloying, and who reaches for a bottle that feels as clear as the morning it was made for.

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