- L'Eau d'Issey — Floral, white floral and aquatic; opens with lotus and rose and dries down to musk and woody notes.
- L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme — Woody, warm spicy and citrus; opens with yuzu and lemon and dries down to vetiver and sandalwood.
- Le Sel d'Issey — Woody, aquatic and mossy; opens with sea salt and ginger and dries down to oakmoss and cedarwood.
- Nuit d'Issey — Woody, warm spicy and citrus; opens with grapefruit and bergamot and dries down to incense and ebony tree.
What Issey Miyake smells like
Issey Miyake's fragrances lean woody, aquatic and warm spicy. Most sit in the woody and floral families.
Notes that recur across the range: vetiver, musk and bergamot. If you like one of these, the others in the line are a safe next try.
In the SCNTMIX catalog the range covers 4 EDT.
Where to start with Issey Miyake
Not sure which Issey Miyake to try first? These picks come from the catalog data on each profile (the line-up here is 3 for men, 1 for women).
- Most loved: Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey — the highest-rated Issey Miyake profile on SCNTMIX
- Longest lasting: Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme — longevity: good
- For warm weather: Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey — a fresh scent listed for spring and summer
- For the office: Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey — a daytime pick with manageable projection
How to layer Issey Miyake
Because Issey Miyake's style leans woody and aquatic, it pairs well with a citrus or floral scent on top for lift. Spray the heavier scent first and the lighter one on top. Every Issey Miyake profile lists the fragrances that layer best with it, and MixMode lets you test a pair before you buy.
Issey Miyake FAQ
What does Issey Miyake smell like?
Issey Miyake's fragrances on SCNTMIX lean woody, aquatic and warm spicy, with vetiver, musk and bergamot coming up again and again.
What is the longest-lasting Issey Miyake fragrance?
On SCNTMIX, Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme has the strongest longevity rating (good). Longevity also depends on skin and how much you spray.
Which Issey Miyake fragrance is best for summer?
Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey is the freshest pick in the line for warm weather, listed for spring and summer in its SCNTMIX profile, opening with sea salt and ginger.
Where can I buy or sample Issey Miyake?
Each Issey Miyake profile on SCNTMIX links to a retailer to buy the full bottle, and to a sample or travel size where one is available, so you can try it before committing.
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