L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Issey Miyake for men

very clean scent, many compliments from females and questioning on what it is, I keep it to myself because I do not want anyone to get the same things I have.

I smell alot of floral from this one which I bought recently when they had a sale... But I remember when they first came out it smelled alot more lemon. I think rumors are true that fragrances have so-called "grades". The first batch of production runs are perfectly blended and very nice - they bottle these esp into tiny "sample" bottles and the very first run of the perfumes. Then after they exhaust in the rare ingredients they kind of dilute it down using more of the cheaper and more abundant ingredients. Thus the late production runs have a different smell and sell alot cheaper. Thats where Discount Chemists buy in bulk at cheap prices. and they bring to market at cheap prices. I swear to god I had the same experience with David Beckham Instinct. First and second bottles smell different... Anyone else agree?

I keep it short. This is my favourite summerfragrance for over many years. Very long lasting and stays good on your skin on warm/hot days. A summerclassic: JUS'T GREAT!

This is popular for a reason - it's excellent.
Don't let its popularity put you off. It's nowhere near as generic a smell as a lot of the other popular scents.

A great all round fragrance, good for casual or formal. Balances woody/citrus, fresh/masculine, with some spiciness and muskiness.

I can't in all honesty pick out all the notes individually but the overall effect is lovely,fresh and masculine but heavy enough to make its presence felt.

I've had lots of compliments on this and everyone seems to like it.

Great longevity (one of the best) and good projection without slapping people in the nose.

lemon.... lemon.... lemon... i smell lemon... Not Fantastic.. :(

lemon.... lemon.... lemon... i smell lemon... Fantastic....

What a beautifully constructed fragrance. Some fragrances that begin with gorgeous top notes and then slowly become ordinary over time. Others you need to avoid the beginning to get to the good stuff later. But L'Eau d'Issey is the rare fragrance that is wonderful throughout its "lifespan".

The open is refreshing citrus leavened with herbs. It's not refreshing in the obvious lemony fresh way of ordinary aquatics. The herbs and the mix of different types of citrus give it a playfulness and character that is vastly more sophisticated.

As things settle down, it projects beautifully and not offensively with citrus as the lead note but with sandalwood, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Th contrast of bright and darker scent tones is very artful. Finally,the citrus fades into the background and the scent becomes more woodsy with sandalwood, nutmeg, and other spices. Despite the cinnamon, the scent is never sweet. It is more of a dry note.

In a way, it reminds me of a high end chardonnay with its bright, dry citrus complemented by darker notes. Of course, an important difference is that the notes in chardonnay tend to be fruity whereas here they are woodsy.

Excellent longevity and projection. The scent evolves in an interesting and sometimes unexpected way. It's brilliantly blended. Despite the aquatic label, this is much more than a simple aquatic. The mix of notes is something altogether unique.

Bottom line: This is a good blind buy, especially if you like aquatics and are looking to move up to something more sophisticated and rich in that family. It's a love/like fragrance rather than one that inspires more extreme opinions. Compared to the king of the aquatics, Aqua di Gio, this is vastly more interesting.

I can wear this fragrance in a formal setting or with a pair of jeans. It has a full, all around body that captures anyone in it's path. I have been asked numerous times what I was wearing. A must in a quality, not quantity men's collection.

Amazing!! This captures summer in a bottle. Your riding in your car with the window down, doin 45mph, and you pass a patch of grass that was just cut. You get that "whaft" of cut grass and summer breeze as you go by! To be able to bottle "summer", and then project that in the winter...I'm blown away!! Overplayed...sure. But the masses don't lie. A true masterpiece! Hats off to ya Mr. Miyake.

This perfume is long-lasting. I sprayed it and I smelled my wrist after 24 hours and I could still smell it.

Everywhere i go there is someone using it. :(

issey é lindo...flores em meio ao mar,com frutas em uma bandeja...deixando um aroma inigualavel. dizem q é muito usado,sim realmente é,mas nao deixa de ser TOP.nao combina com tempo fresco,mas sim com calor,verao,dia.casual e tanto elegante,jovem mas sem deixar de ser maduro,ao lado de DHS o melhor citrico para o dia a dia,combina com qualquer roupa e adoro usar pra que as mulheres requebrem o pescoço ao passar por elas...olham e sorriem,tentam chegar mais perto e puxam assunto,so pra continuar mais perto e sentir o aroma dos ceús. bem masculo e vibrante.
fixa mais de 8 horas na minha pele,projeta por horas e bem,rastro com cheiro de bosque a beira do mar...fragancia 1000!!!

I've tried to find an alternative to this. I hate it that many others are wearing this but I have not found anything similar to my liking and yeah, I'm on my third bottle.

This easily lasts more than 10 hours on me. Sillage is impressive, you'll leave a Yuzu trail that others can track you down with, provided there's nobody else who wears this in your vicinity.

mdjukic speaks da TROOF! This is a fave of mine!

what kind of fragrance is this ?? sillage and longevity is SUPERB NOTHING NOTHING CAN BEAT THIS ONE not even Yves Saint Laurent kouros or Dior Fahrenheit no matter what season in the year !!!!
i am looking for another perfume that would be the same longevity and sillage as L'Eau d'Issey but always disappointed even the more expensive ones .
good smell great quality compliments guaranteed .

simply magnificent .

Totally agree with Stevenoux in that the fragrance does have a lovely dry down and is very fresh for day wear. And I also agree with NYprospect`s review when he sais:"Simple,Safe,sexy."

This one is Fresh,Simple,Safe,sexy. Not sure about `simple` thou as there are many spices that are interesting. But not sexy!! just fresh.LOL.

At first, on me, this is almost offensively sharp. Certainly wakes me up in the morning... But as it dries down, it becomes a delicious fresh scent, combining with the woods and spices, toning down the overpowering citric smell. It finds harmony at its end... Sillage isn't too good but it lasts quite some time, albeit close to the skin.

There's something that really irritates me in that smell, maybe because my husband got it as a gift at the time I had this famous 'morning sickness' you know... Now my brother wears it happily, since we'll not meet too often :)

Simple,Safe,sexy.

The base note is intensely strong and at times feels too much. But definitely it hold an unparalleled appeal to people around the wearer

REVIEW OF DARRSHAN

I THINK THAT TIS IS GOING TO B COME SOON THE MODERN CLASSIC , B COZ THIS IS LIKE A NEVER ENDING STORY IT SELLS STILL AT A GREAT PACE AND ALL LOVE IT AT FIRST SNIFF ITSELF. THE BEST BLIND BUY FOR ANYONE

I like this one...good good //////
sorry!! i have no words

Nice perfume. I like this one. It smells good on me.

citrico especiado, duraderofresco y varonil, calsa muy bien penerlo junto a aqua de gio,prueben esamescla y veran.

عالی عالی عالی ممممممم عاشق بوشم

truly venemous smell ;)

Really lovely, fresh, universal scent. Harmony and energy together. Love it and appreciate it.

It is my picky man's favourite fragrance and when I smell it on him I am surprised how it works on my senses. I am seduced straight away and I am thinking if it is a good idea he wears to work ;))

خیلی خیلی بوش ملایمه.برای دوستانی که به بو خیلی حساسن خوبه.یجورایی یاده کرم افتادم وقتی بوش کردم.اینقدر ملایمه که باید با زوم تنفس کنی تا بوشو بفهمی.

I used this fragrance. The bottle shape is flat and slender. The smell is CITRUS !!!.

This male counterpart to the ladies version is not very masculine yet it was/is everywhere. It has that strange aquatic note that became so popular. It really cheapens the florals that seem rather artificial. The top notes are warm weather friendly and enter this "twilight zone" spicy heart.

Its green and watery. The closing want to welcome me, its almost chypre like. Then things become too unisex for me. It a little more solid than the ladies, yet it could never get past a paper spray on me. If this was trendy, I am truely a non-conformist!!!

Whoah! No really, this is an art object that lets you carry it around for hours. Intense and projective with ultra agreeable top notes and the dry down to die for. Its a holiday in another galaxy. No wonder this sells, it's massive.

94/100

[ISSEY MIYAKE]
L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme
Jacques Cavallier [Firmenich]
1994 Japan

@ Chemist Warehouse $70 125ml EDTS

[+714Hz]

this was quite a shock for me when I first smelled it around... I just couldn't believe its charm, energy and sex appeal! I had a 125 ml bottle and I just got compliment after compliment for it. The problem is it grew unbearable on me... I just couldn't wear it anymore cause it felt obnoxious, strong and to a certain extent too synthetic... I had a headache every time (ryvlajo says intrusive, couldn't agree more). I felt I had some sort of soda/sprite on me and I couldn't escape!! I even gave a quarter of the bottle away. I still believe it's an icon of clubbing and expertise but I rather smelled it on others... can't wear it myself. That way it doesn't tire me. I don't mean to be snob or arrogant but a big thumbs down too is it is too used and so it's lost a bit of its uniqueness.

I was one of the first persons in my county to try this masterpiece back in 95! Damn i still remember first impact with this beauty its was sharp,fresh and spicy and what i liked most of this fella is its sillage and good longevity because all my 'fresh' scents back in the days where bad in the longevity area..this one wasnt.
My problem with this scent is that many people in the later yrs worn this scent dead for me.. so i became to immune for its specialty and it became normal for my nose till now...maybe in a few yrs ill buy it again its a classic though...

L'Eau d'Issey one of my favorite scents.

Top notes are so strong, juicy and little bit sour. You may feel dominance of yuzi, lemon and bergamot.
To sum it; I mean, beginning is totally clean and fresh.

Heart notes are floral. But it is definitely not feminine. The most crucial point is here.

Bottom notes are woody and little bit sweet. Vetiver, sandalwood and cedar can be felt. These are riveting to longevity.

This scent is very popular in my country and there are many bad imitations :/
Nonetheless, I will continue to use this scent fondly..

Scent:8/10
Longevity: 7/10

I think this is one of the best long lasting fragrances that I have ever owend.
The way all the notes blend in together for a unexplainable plesuring aroma.
The drydown on this fragrance is just awasome.
If you are thinking about buying this fragrance, go ahead. Im going to spill one of my fragrance secrets...I use coco butter lotion with this and "bam" its just undiscribable.
Sad thing is that this cologne is so popular around the NYC area i just had to stop using it...I dislike smelling like the people I deal with on a almost daily basis.

from darrshan

to start with iam using tis frm past 9 years and hav finished around 15 bottles , now coming to the scent its excellent, longevity is the best cant beat , and a very fresh and pleasant perfume, sure to get compliments , but the biggest problem is it has b come highly common, i think that like chanel and dior issey should raise its price to more than 100 dollars to avoid everyone wearing and making it common.

Of course it is a nice fragrance.Great drydown. i used to have it but it is so popular and generic now i don't use it anymore.Great staying power and sillage.

Its a beautiful beautiful fragnance...Highly recommend....

I'm a 17 year old girl that has been sneaking to my dads dresser for years spraying this goodness all over me. It is AMAZING! I would so buy it if my friends couldn't tell the difference between masculine and feminine scents haha. I just adore this and always will. Any man wearing it will most likely get hassled by women on the streets lol

This is a true fantasy! .. My cousin had it back in the 90ies, and he used it like crazy! I adored this summery, Mediterraneany note to it.

Later, I was spending some time in Italy, where every single one of the guys in the streets smelled like this! I totally fell in love with this dryish, refreshing note that never seems to end. True male summer perfume, not too citrusy, not too woody, not too spicey .. it is so well blended! Unfortunately, it has been forgotten in the sea of the new and popular not perfumes, but watery liquids with no longevity or silage. I hardly ever have the chance to smell it, so I bought it for myself! Smells good on girls too..

It´s popular, overrated, whatever? Very well blended, opens with a intense yuzu and lemon, aquatic with the cypress but the coriander accompanies, that´s the time i get a little sick. After that, the heart comes with a nutmeg and cinnamon, calm down the opening, and turns it into a spicy aroma with a floral behind together, light. The base of vetiver and sandalwood ends so exquisite, and turns it into a woody aquatic fabulous.

highdef mm give this summer magic time and u will see how it will develop all its time long is lemon but all the shades of the finest lemon ever , refreshing an other SUMMER BEAST

whats all this issey melarky??

I just bought this today, way way way overated!!

I dont like the opening,

Pound for pound one of the best male fragrances in my opinion...Its very long lasting.

One of my fav. And unique!.

All I get are watery cinnamon and cassia.

This cologne is hard to review in my opinion, I like it BUT i would only wear this in the house. Why? being 15 i feel this is almost too floral for me. Honestly if i wore this i would be asked if i am wearing perfume. I like the lemon and citrus but NOT the flowers. Its just like a flower shop on my skin.

I know i will get hated on for saying this but this is all i think of :L

Scent A
Versatility A
projection B
longevity A

overall A

amazing cologne


would i wear it though...... unfortunately not

Wore this to the hilt around the turn of the century, unfortunately did not take long for everyone else to hook on to this fantastic frag. Can't say I blame them, nothing else out their smells like this. It was my signature scent and it is in my top five frag of all time. With all that being said please understand that everybody and they Momma owns a bottle of this frag now, so uniqueness is out of the question.

I'm lovin' it...

Similar in popularity and eminence to Giorgio Armani’s Aqua Di Gio & Davidoff’s Cool Water. This Scent is Reassurance & Invigoration bundled in a Bottle.

Using Japanese citruses which explode and evoke a sense of tranquility in the opening notes is a complete master stroke! As we transcend to a complex drydown, a distinct floral yet masculine accord along with a myriad of sensual elements captivates our senses. It gradually trails away with a more pronounced musky woody base which lasts for eternity.

An ideal harmony of citrus & woody! Great Projection & Fantastic Sillage. Ideal for summer/spring season

My signature scent.. I just bought a 6.7 oz bottle... I'm set for a few years ;)

truly an amazing scent with notes that are almost never used in perfumery yielding a very unique and different scent that really stands out from all of the other department store scents

It smells somewhat like aqua di gio and bellagio, but it has a much more complex drydown with sweet and sour and exotic notes and it is all put together better so I would strongly reccomend this scent.

Personally i smelled it at a store and did not quite like it due to the sour notes but ordered it online anyway and gave it a chance and i am SO glad i did. The entire scent has a lot of character and its an instant classic

I blind bought this perfume because I had seen a lot of good reviews, at first I just liked it, but slowly I began to fall in love with the smell.
Highly recommended.

I think I rock'd this fragrance after graduation round 2000. I loved it and couldn't get enough of it; however, EVERYONE ELSE loved it just as much because it became a bit of a "fad" cologne, trendy if I may... i realized this was a clean, fresh and long-lasting cologne, I just outgrew it. It's fun and fresh. My name is Mike and I APPROVE this review!

These days it smells harsher than when it was released. The drydown used to be very gentle and smooth, but nowadays the sharpness of the citrus/vetiver combination remains until the very end. I think they tampered with the citrus/spice balance. I miss more nutmeg and cinnamon, and even the soft musk in the drydown is lacking.

It is a sharp smell trying to look (or should I say, appear) interesting.
While most Anglo Saxons absolutely adore (or at least used to) this perfume, (I can see it working well with white skin, clean cut faces under a fresh, invigorating humid environment) I have to say that "Kenzo Homme" does a much better job in an even more dinstictive manner.
A note: the "noir absolut" version that came many years afterwards in my opinion is very close but better!

Nice, but a bit "tired" perfume. A lot of people wear it, as a "safe" and easy choice, but it still remains classical.

My go-to cologne when I'm unsure what to wear and I just want to smell good. Sure the initial blast of lemon off the top can overwhelm a bit, but you just have to wait mere moments before it begins to settle down and the spice, florals and woods start to emerge to balance things out. That is when you begin to understand the artistry that is L'Eau d'Issey. Calmly sexy, discretely masculine. It's not too sweet, not too fruity. It just smells damn good.

Highly synthetic ? Yes
Very commom ? Yes
Do people crap on this scent for no real reason ? Yes
If you wear this will women track you down ? HELL YES !!!!
This is good stuff and women seem to adore it

Honestly, I'd be happy if all guys smelled like this. I absolutely love this fragrance on a guy.

It's fresh and fruity thanks to the citrus notes as well as being masculine through its evolution into the woody scents that lie beneath the surface.

This is one of my favorite fragrances for a guy to wear, and it has a special kind of magnetism about it.

I used to date a guy who wore this...and I think that his choice of scent was part of the reason why I dated him! It's just so attractive.

It's one of those fragrances that starts off incredibly well and gets better and better with the drydown. Not to mention, the sillage is amazing on this scent.

Also, I don't think it's one that needs to be limited to any particular age group. Pretty much any guy can wear this.

A timeless, beautiful classic that I hope stays popular for many years to come.

At the first smell did not liked, but after 3 application I love it. 10/10

This doesn't come across aquatic to me at all, which is a relief as aquatic men's fragrances bore me. This sure is spicy, but a soft kind of spicy, I think this will really pop on a man's skin. Spices, woods and musk. More of these please!

This is a great fresh fragrance. in my opinion it is much better than Aqua di Gio. I have been complemented so many times from the smell. I guess im lucky that i live where nobody knows about this fragrance. Every time i tell them the name they look puzzled. However, the downside is that this fragrance changes from fresh to straight up musk in the end. The musk is there after 8 hours but its nothing fresh about it anymore. You would forget that u put on Issey when the day is done. And it does induce headaches in the beginning because it is really strong at the top. So always avoid more than one spray at the neck.

It's a decent fragrance for kids between the ages of 14 and 21, beyond that it's a waste of time. Add to that, everyone has been spraying this on themselves for the past 15 years. Although Curve is simple, I'd say it is a better scent than Issey.

Initial impressions (based on ONE spray, so these notes are mostly for my own use):
An aquatic with lots of citrus and some wood hiding in the basenotes.

Very sharp citrus opening which makes me think of cheap cleaning products. Gets better and the citrus becomes more manageable (akin to lemongrass perhaps). There seems to be some depth to it though (complexity with wooden notes) and it might have potential if I can shake the initial "Yes lemon" (used to clean dishes) associations, I would have to try it some more to make up my mind on this one because despite my reservations I do think it deserves it.

I love this fragrance! It is so complex and long lasting, flowery in some way, bit cooling in the summer, with a dominant tone of the traditional Japanese (traditonally blended) green tea (茶) at the beginning, which you probably will smell lingering during the whole developement of this aroma.
My nose (as for the one who lived one year in Japan and drunk a lot of 茶 :-)) recognizes and identifies this scent by it's green tea smell and than in the dry-down I get some flowery in it.

This cologne is brilliant, my go to guy that can be worn in all weather conditions due to having such impressive longevity (10 minimum every time)projection (massive but not "in your face" scent cloud). At first was put off by the harsh lemon opening but really does develop into a thing of beauty after 15mins. Very very good compliments from both men and women (probably the best). Although not very masculine if worn with confidence is perfect for any man.

NOTE: i live in england where temperatures are VERY mild and yet this is still a workhorse.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SUPER DOPENESS IN A BOTTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can you review it better?? I think not!

Amazing Adjectives:
>Bright
>Crisp
>Immortal
>Clean
>Fresh
>Panty Dropper
>Fizzy
>Refreshing
>Super Dope

*This fragrance is also a projection bomb and a longevity rocket. :D

Occasion: Spring, summer even fall, day time, casual and formal.

Longevity: 9/10
Projection: 9/10
Scent: 9/10
Uniqueness: 9/10
Versatility: 9/10
OVERALL: 45/50

I just love this scent so much. I cannot describe how gorgeous this perfum is. And last forever in your skin. Perfect.

Verdict: this is one of the best fragrances ever!! Opens up with a fantastic blend of citrus notes and that opening last forever and ever, thank goodness. After a few hours you sense the more floral notes and a nice masculine scent. When I tested this the first time I was worried that it may be too unisex or feminine but is without question a killer fragrance. The sillage and longevity are ridiculous. As you stroll through the Gardens, this is the perfect thing to wear on a bright sunny spring or summer day. Whether it's 60° or 90° outside you can never go wrong. To put this in the same category as Armani Acqui di Gio is blasphemy. If you like the Prada amber PH but are looking for something a little more citrusy rather than the wonderful blend of florals that it has to offer, this is your scent. Just be careful not to overdo it. Because the projection with the chemistry of my skin is not very good for most frags, I made the mistake of the first time applying it with three sprays on both sides of my neck. My fault! Classy, fresh, clean... and deserves all the high praise and compliments that you get when you wear it. It just makes you feel "happy" and you want to get outside and enjoy that day. Even if you put it on at 6 AM you still be getting some of the notes at dinnertime. I LOVE THIS!

Enough said? :-)

Super great one. Very clean and full of citrus. Amazing for summer and has great longevity.

This is such an awesome scent. I never wanted to like it at first just because of its popularity and I thought I would not like it because of its floral notes. But I simply cannot deny myself of this amazing scent, it takes me half way to heaven.
Among the other notes detected, it also has a 7up/Sprite feeling to it.
A masterpiece in my opinion, as it is with many.
Light, fresh, unique....timeless. Floral but remains masculine I think, and any real man would not be insecure to wear something like this.
Just brilliant. And the ladies love it so you can't go wrong.

A very nice summer/spring scent. A masterpiece in this genre where we almost always have the same boring fragrances.

Starts out with the Yuzu note giving a invigorating aroma around you, then passes over time, it settles down giving space to a mix of floral notes, making this a very comforting fragrance.

A Must try for everyone who wants to smell classy all day long, since it lasts almost forever on skin, and projects like a beast.

My boyfriend has this fragrance and it smells so good... It just makes me want to bite him! It is very fresh / aquatic /citrusy with a slight hint of spice that adds a nice kick to it. It is a very manly scent without being overpowering. I definitely recommend this one for guys! The ladies will love it on you ;)

Definitely one of the best colognes OUT THERE. An-an-AND if you think this is a good aquatic also THIS is a good aquatic!

I am so picky about cologne, it's ridiculous, makes it hard to find something to wear. So many things just smell like a variation of everything else. This one is different though, I smelled it on someone else, and have been wearing it ever since. I would like to have a few other fragrances to rotate in though. There was a men's fragrance by Lancome in the late 80's or early 90's that was incredibly awesome as well, but it stopped being available in the states. I think that it was simply called Homme, but I am not certain. I would love to lay my hands on that one again.

great one for a best friend wedding...will hide your alcohol breath...

Very synthetic to my nose.Couldn't stand it!
Give me headache and nausea.
It's citrusy herbal.
Longevity about 10 hours with good projection but dont be searching just for longevity for me it's terrible smell,terrible!

awesome....great and one hell of a cologne. overall i give 8/10

L'Eau d'Issey Miyake is a very particular smell very fresh and energizing, this peculiarity is due to a yuzu citrus fruit that gives its own touch to the original scent, then the cinnamon of Ceylon and other wood much sought after by flower lotus ingredients very valuable and refined.The perfume has a fragrance on herbaceous aquatic, have you ever tried to peel the stem of a rose, a lily or a magnolia? you will find almost grassy smell bitter and pungent odor reminds some of these shrubs this fragrance, Issey course is a masterpiece not just a hint to fully describe the flavor that I think comes close is Chevignon Best.
Rated +10

L'Eau d'Issey has been my summer staple for years and it has never let me down except the fact it's got a bit overused by everyone around me (the Aqua di Gio syndrome).
I'm no good at dissecting single notes in a perfume but can say this scent definitely evokes the images of cleanliness and simplicity and that's what I love it for.
It's salty-soury to my nose. I can't detect any sweet notes in it. Fortunately. I love to use it on a hot day right from the fridge where it belongs in the summer. Even the bottle resembles frozen glass.
It reminds me of the ocean, of the wind, of a crispy clean white shirt being blown by the wind at an ocean shore...

Smells a little bit like paper at the beggining that with citrus and wood...i tend to add one more spray at noon at my job, to enlighten up again...is very japanese art...simple but sharp and clean ideal for summer.

90/100

the cypress in this is very prominent and i don't like the smell of it .

A+ for all aspects of this fragrance. In warm weather this is an anytime, anywhere scent. Some will like it and some will love it but nobody will dislike smelling this on you. Can't go wrong with Issey. Plus it's not expensive. I bought mine at the red bullseye retailer.
Keep on rockin!

Teringin nak pakai perfume ni. long lasting tak?

Issey Miyake, the memories come flooding back. It's fresh, yet almost floral, strong but subtle, it always reminds me of the perfect summer breeze on a deserted beach.

I still love the scent of this, one of my top 10. No, on second thoughts, easily top 5, but in saying that, I no longer wear it and I think it will take a lot for me to buy another bottle of it.

Why? Overkill. At some point of you life you're gonna realise that you know at least 10 other people that has either worn this or is still wearing it! But one thing it's popularity does show is that it is an top fragrance for men!


If you're buying this for this first time, it is an amazing fragrance, but as much as you will fall in love with it, sooner or later it will be a been there done that what next fragrance!

Damn how i am crazy about this scent

I tried so many scents but this one is different,
sexy, cool, nice, unique.
Ladies love it.

For every day, any time any where using.
Good for romantic nights.

silage 8/10
longevity 10/10, +6 hours

sharp woody aquatic, loud but not vulgar, but i dislike the aquatic note.

this one smell good.

A perfect combination of floral, citrus and woods that blends to create a unique long lasting fragrance for all seasons.

I used to wear this but I've found that this smells better on clothes

Spray it on your clothes the day of, and then throw your shirts in the dryer!

LOW HEAT!!!!lol

I am constantly told by sales assistants how much this fragrance is loved by the opposite sex, for me as a guy I have to say that the acidity of this fragrance (much like white wine for me) is a form of instant headache, in the way that only fragrances can do. Too astringent, too much like overdone citrus cleaner.

Oh My GOD...this is so damn sexy...the best perfume for man ever. Im wondering if it has some kind of feromonas...lol

JUST SEXYYYY

And the lasting power is just 5/5*

Good fragrance for summer days, long lasting and original. For me 8/10.

One of the best scents for extreme hot or cold weather. I don’t like wearing this one though if I am going to be in really closed quarters or close proximity to others as people tend to react to it. Either way, this is a failsafe cologne that smells different on everyone. The difference is usually a good difference.
Buy it!

My brother signature along with Sculpture pour Homme from Nikos

Papi, you're not the only one that has just stumbled upon this gem. I can't believe that this has been around since 1994 and I am just now discovering what an amazing fragrance it is.

Missk's review is spot on with my experience, but I don't really get much of the synthetic notes which have bothered a few here. Perhaps only because I have recently started wearing AdG again which is much more synthetic smelling (though I do like it!).

For me the opening is a citrus-dominant blast (a bit sharp at first) with definite floral and nutmeg undertones. The middle is where I get the truly aquatic notes and now, 12 hours later, there is a very mellow, woody vibe with just a little aquatic "hint" on top.

A great fragrance that I highly recommend to all - at least give it a test run and see how it works for you if you're just coming to this fragrance as I am!

Damn!

Am I the only one who first smelled it in 2011 ?!?!

Reminds me a bit of Kenzo's Power (2008).

Overall 8/10

The scent makes me sick. Seriously I cann't stand it on my skin, and the opening is horrible, but I guess the developing is not bad, and that's why it has millions of fans. I don't like it because a lot of people have it/it is old/the opening makes me sick/and it is insanely expensive. I should put it in hate category, but I don't just because i respect those who like it.

Love the body wash, but the cologne may be a little too much, you can wear the body wash anytime of year, but the cologne you only wear late spring/SUMMER/early,warm/ hot, rainy fall... that's the purpose of the body wash is to use it with the body wash you already have, or use it alone, to enhance the overall smell/ aura

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme is lovely and crisp. Issey Miyake is certainly the house to go to if fresh, citrusy or aquatic Summer scents are what you crave.

Scents like these are often what my male friends tend to always smell like. For this reason, crisp and clean scents put me at ease, however they don't entice me or turn me on. Which is a good thing.

The scent is a little predictable, however I really like it in its inoffensive and refreshing state. There's nothing nicer than a man that smells clean.

L'eau d'Issey Pour Homme opens with zesty citrus, mostly the bright, sparkly, yellow kind, with a subtle hint of garden herbs. As it develops further, the watery aspect becomes apparent with a slight sea water saltiness counteracting with the woodsy and somewhat bitter vetiver.

Some reviewers are saying that this composition is quite synthetic smelling. While I somewhat agree, being one that finds almost all aquatics quite chemical, L'eau d'Issey Pour Homme doesn't smell too much like a scientist's lab. The synthetic ingredients are only very light on, not nearly as harsh as some aquatic fragrances are.

The longevity is superb, if not the longest lasting masculine aquatic I've ever incountered. I can understand why this fragrance is so popular amongst the men during Summer and a particular favourite among the women.

Wore this tonight for the first time going to my girlfriend's house and she loved it and could not stop commenting on how good it smelled. Definitely put a smile on her face. ;-) Highly recommended.

Every time I smell this perfume I think I’m in Japanese garden or eastern Asian forests covered with green long bamboos!
It’s too fresh, aquatic and bizarrely bitter and sour. You'll shiver in spine if you smell it mornings!
It’s extremely herbal, peppery and fresh. Although it’s got four kind of strong citruses in the top, it doesn’t start with absolute citrus scent; cypress, lemon verbena and coriander play as well as citruses BUT its bitterness comes from yuzu.
In the second phase, the smell of citruses are still dominant and flowers appear; still fresh and cold but a little bit sweet. Its cedar sweetness appear in the dry down but you can smell it in the flash, not so recognizable.
It’s definitely a Japanese perfume, fresh, young, and velvety.

longevity 7/10
projection 10/10
scent 10/10

It is nice but over rated. Nothing special.

I got this as a gift from my brother when I was a teenager, my first cologne. I hated it so much and naively assumed that all colognes must smell just as bad, so this put me off using colognes for many years. It wasn't until I discovered Armani Code just a few years ago that I realised it's possible to find a cologne that I loved to wear.

So verdict on this, bad. I get citrus and a sharp unpleasant note that really puts me off.

Unique and very easily recognizable...yes, this scent is very popular and worn by many but I still find it very sexy on a man, and I know many women who feel the same. Especially yummy when worn by tall, dark and handsome corporate-types with their immaculate clean pressed shirts and ties. I wouldn't mind wearing it myself too, it really smells amazing...fresh, crisp, cool and refined. I think every man aged 25-35 should own a bottle, it's very versatile, likeable and is great for work or play...and ofcourse women love it :)

Tried this in the store today and it reminded me of the unisex CK fragrances (either One or Be). Gave me a very fresh silver summer vibe. Not bad at all, just not my taste.

6/10

this smells very asian lol thats how i describe it. if you wanna smell like a nice clean fresh asian person this is it haha.

A 10 hour flower bomb on your skin. Ew. Two sprays of this alleged "amazing summer scent" and I'm choked by the smell of a 70 year old woman's make up bag.

Thanks- but no thanks, I think I'll stick with my Allure Homme Sport.

many compliments when i'm wear this fragrance

this is my signature also..

I had this when I was 14 years old. I was so happy that everyday people complemented me saying that i smelled nice and i should go to a party or on a date instead of going to school smelling like that. Recently I bought a new bottle and now I wear it twice a week and never fail to get complements. I'm very satisfied with this perfume. Evergreen!

It's a fresh aquatic citric scent, but it's way too sharp and the sharpness stays for a long while. The Summer variations of this fragrance is a rather good alternative for those who can't tolerate the sharp notes of this scent.

I didn't like this at first, I found it odd and a lil intrusive. Funny thing, it grew on me. If you try it once and don't like it, try it a few more times. It's one of those scents that, if you allow it, it'll grow on you.

I get a heavy lemon waft in the open, that lasts about 5 minutes.
After that, he aromatic qualities of the actual citrus fruits themselves is a wonderful thing when formulated to bring out the flavor without the acidic sting, which is what I think has happened here, I get more of the flavor of the yuzu, blended with some cinnamon, cypress, vetiver and florals.

Used it when it first came out in 94 and loved it then last year in Brazil ran out of perfumes and saw this again in a store i said lets try again after that day finished two bottles and almost in the middle of the third one right now, i love it, simply one of the best fragrance at the moment, and the compliments dont stop, highly recommend it!!!!

It smells like some female's fragrance where some details of the formula have been chenged to make it suitable for men. As if someone sticks two motorcycles together and then calls it a "car." Naah, that won't work.

What more could you ask for from a scent?
-Its long lasting and can be worn for anything!
-Great hit with the ladies for sure.
-You could use this ALL YEAR.

Dont let the aquatic theme fool you, this thing is an all rounder beast!

One of the best male colognes out there.

Well depends on individual taste,

This is one of the perfume I have regreted buying,

Its not masculine ,
And the overwhelming oriental smell,

It can smell like potpouri at times

I am a woman, but I used to wear this one. It's clean and airy. It reminds me of what it might be like to take a drive along the Sicilian coast with an extremely hot guy at the wheel.

I first tested LdIpH on my wrist, placed my skin directly in front of my nose and I almost felt dizzy! The first blast was a pungent citrus and when it mellowed down, it kinda reminded me of some annoying painkiller ointment my mom used. It was a bad start, and I became confused about all the praise.

And then it suddenly hit me, I was smelling it the wrong way! Stupid me. Because when I gave it a chance again, I sprayed it on my neck, chest and wrists. And like a strange surprise, my body gave off the most divine scent I've ever encountered. It was present but not too overbearing. I thought, "this must be what the hype is all about".

Subtle lemony opening. Woodsy-floral-masculine drydown. Average projection and longevity. I think I can wear it even at night. I really imagine myself glowing whenever I wear this scent - there is really something "holy" about it. This must be the scent of angels.

Bought this for my fiance because he said he liked it. Oh my god! Really seductive yet fresh. Could smell him for hours....mmmmmmm:)

A masterpiece in my opinion. Very sharp citrus, but with a woodsy vibe to it. Lasts a very long time on my skin and projects well. One of my top 5 fragrances and the only "fresh" fragrance in my top 10.

Due to good reviews and so much hype about this cologne, i rushed to the store and I finally got to test what it really smells like... I tried it twice... I was totally disappointed!!! People, you should never never believe most of the reviews. Try before you buy!!! People have diff't taste! This cologne is not my type. It's pure garbage!!!! There are better colognes than this one!!!

lovely smelling fragrance its the next one on my list of must-haves this season.

it does start off quite strong but mellows out into one of the best smelling scents ive sampled in a while.

3 thumbs up for this one lol

nice clean smell.....nothing fab about it
and doesnt last long!

This is the biz, very fresh and with tones of lemons and limes, a taste of citrus. lots of comments from the ladies. stays on for ages ,yum yum

Hmmmmm A rather interesting frag.... Was extremely popular when it first came out. I dont think its the best but it sure is better than alot I have smelled in it's class. I have only brought 1 bottle of this in my life time & I dont think I will buy another unless it was given to me.. I will give it a neutral rating. Its not bad, nor is it all that great! Longevity is average on me.. Maybe 6 hours...

Az biztos, rohadt hideg van. Jöhetnek a nehezebb, fás illatok :)

Well there is no season limit for this BIG DAD!!!! I wear this in summers,winters, fall etc... it is the king of the RING !!!! The Weather is now on very cold side in Hungary today, i wore it around 10am morning(just 4 puffs) now 5pm evening, and i still feel like fresh .Longevity and sillage are AWSOME of this BIG DADY , ahh cant say much !!! LOVE IT !!!

I would classify this as a woody/citrus. I used to own this but finished it. It's a very good fresh citrus with great longevity. But I prefer Monsieur Balmain now which has a great citrus/vetiver drydown.

I have about 70 different fragrances in my collection. This is one of my tops. A real Masterpiece. Of course I like the orginal version. As most of designer fragrances, when they come up with a new version they never achieve the success of the original formula.

This classic has ranked itself high with the likes of Fahrenheit and Polo. A very versatile multipurpose scent that can evoke whatever you intend. Contrary to what most people say, I find it heavy..sweetly heavy, and the drydown is heavenly.

The only reason I don't Love it, is that after an hour or so it becomes intoxicating for me. Feels so bad when you're in love with a scent but you'd rather prefer it on someone else...

Sillage : very good
Longevity : How far can you count ?
Feeling : vain, maybe
Feedback : no one compliments on LD now, it's mainstream.

I'm finding this to be quite the versatile cologne. That said...I tend to favor it as an ideal choice for the warmer months. But it does have a day/night curb side appeal.

Certainly not one that makes a statement, otheres do that better.

When sampled it scented favorably so I looked forward test drive it, but to date it has yet to impress. While I do like it something misses here.

It would appear that for some it lasts and for others it doesn't (and I'm in the latter group).

The citrus top notes are nice but I finding the woodsy dry down notes not as pronounced.

This is a fragrance that can be worn by all (as most should be) and I'm willing to re-visit this again.

This is one of my most favorite colognes for men. If you don't have a gf this scent will help you in your search in getting one. lol...It's a must buy!

My dad has this and I love it on him!!!

It has long lasting fragrance....no doubt about it...the woodsy notes and the citrus opening..works perfect...Classic ..from Issey Miyake..

hey lance greetings from puerto rico,u.s.a. you are totally correct on this scent, smells awesome, yet i only get maybe two hours on me.could be my body chemistry?.ciao.

Finally I got this amazing fragrance!
It smells great!!!

But I just dont know why it doesn't last long on me :( Im' so confuse because it lasts on everybody, never heard anyone complains about the longevity with this one, but compliments.
I'm sure it's not fake (I bought at Changi Airport in Singapore

And one more thing, my bottle package is white and grey, without a blue line like the picture above!
Anypne know about this?

A universal fragrance indeed!
This is the cologne that got me into the world of fragrances (collecting, sniffing, researching) and L'eau D'issey still stands out.
-A+ for projection and longevity.
-Can be worn anytime of the year.
-Dates, Work, Clubbing, Romantic, Night, Day. Issey's a great choice for any occasion.

Okay I need to shut up. I'm starting to sound like an infomercial.

Hi.

Again,a MESTERPIECE to MR CAVALLIER AND ISSEY MIYAKE.one of the best aquatic fragrance.it is a great composed citrus and woody smell.nothing heavy or feminine.

The top notes is usual with really strong citrus but...but wait because the middle/base notes are great.that makes you feel positive.This lovely aquatic with ACQUA DI GIO are the best aquatic in my collecction.

perfect for almost any occassion but i recommend for a young man in office and then intimate.indisputable suitable for hot weather.longevity?on my skin it is really EXCELLENT.

8/10

This is really a quality perfume.One will not be disappointed after buying this.
Has perfect balance of sweet n fresh aroma.
Great composition from the house of Issey Miyake

if i say um happy wearing this masculine fragrance, um not far ! :)

the most perfect youth cologne ever came!
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! 5 year ago yet now on i do luve it, it ws my boyfriend fragrance for 3 years ,so it bring me all good days back !
so fresh,clean,playful,tender and masculine scent, very sexy and attractive the moment u spray it u go with a fiizzz aura along with bergamot, lemon. A middle note is spicy and woody yet aquatic .dry down intense woody scent which is sharp and enriched with tobacco,sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and musk.
if i have to select an opposit sex fragrance to wear it will be L'eau d'issey pour homme gladly

can't say im a big fan of this one, i wore it to work one day and for during the whole day i could feel and smell it just interupting everyone else, I dont really find it fresh smelling, it just smells like wood lol. Although when i do wear it im addicted to smelling it even though its not the best smelling...its addictive

i was given a .5 oz of this when shopping for perfume. So i use it even if its for men, as a base to make my sweeter perfumes less sweet.

i like it but its not super special. smells like many "clean" scents for men.

Una fragancia acuatica que retrata la hermosa quietud de un paraje japones. Abre con citricos luminosos no abrasivos sino que aportan la frescura de un agua cristalina, notas de agua calida y calma donde son notorias las flores de lotto, apoyados en suaves maderas japonesas. Una fragancia envolvente, con buena proyeccion y longevidad.

I feel I'm not completely dressed up without this perfume.. it smells really, really good and my mood lightens up whenever I smell it...

This is a scent that will always be in my wardrobe, and with this i have said it all.
Sillage (thumbs up)
Longevity (thumbs up)
Compliments (thumbs up)
Wearing [all year around (it's best in summer)]

I love it instant classic and women go crazy for this one old ,young, pretty, ugly they love it and they will let you know it so if u like attention and compliments this is a must have.

This wass absolutely my favorite fragrance ever! Spray 3-4 sprays, and you will last all day, good for wearing with casual, or with the dress up. Lasts all day without being offensive. But Still I suggest you try before you buy.

L'Eau D'Issey is one of the most sophisticated EDTs I have come across in a while. Its Floral in a very masculine way (I don't know how Miyake pulled that on off...but he did !)It starts off strongly with the Yuzu and other fresh ingredients on the top notes. Its longevity is really interesting - When first applied L'Eau D'Issey's projection is very strong but as time passes by it mellows down and the base notes cling onto you very closely but still distinctly present to people around you ( I guess the Haitian Vetiver is to blame for that!) .The base notes can last on your skin for a good 16-24 hrs and on your clothes....forever in my observation.
Its as though L'Eau D'Issey evolves into a more personal fragrance as the day goes by.This is the kind of perfume you at times want to wear when alone at home just that you don't share its wonderful fragrance with anyone.Its been around for a good 13 years now and grown quite common BUT is still a very very personal favorite.
Viva Miyake...!!!

A modern classic, similar in class and distinction as "Aqua di Gio"...yet far more woody and behaves less predictable than "Gio".
Love the whole play with the wooden notes and the watery floral notes...however, I think the "Lilly of the valley" extract gives me a headache sometimes, so I use it less frequently these days.
This is one of the best classic summer fragrances along with "Gio", "Aqua di Parma", "Essenza di Zegna", "Cool Water", "Kenzo", "Armani p.h." and Dior's "Eau Sauvage".

CLASSIC!

I loved this....just finished ANOTHER bottle of this, but SADLY...I have to sit out for a while on this....to really figure out what Im missing

I barely wait to spring kicks in. This in not a good idea for winter time.

Its so refreshing but on my skin its don't last as good that on others.

My rating: 8/10

Got tired of this one very fast. It is simple too intrusive for me. The medium/late citrus and peony notes are as overpowering as they are synthetic.

L'Eau d'Issey pou Homme is one of my most favorite fragrances of all time. It's one of the best scents ever made & is a true classic.

This is the fragrance that I received the most compliments from women. I remember one of the compliments, which from the garage at the ground floor of my ex-girlfriend's apartment, the room mates of my ex-girlfriend all the way up the third floor of the apartment were able to smell the scent & were all praises with its desirable fragrance. It's a scent that you can be smell the fragrance even from a reasonably far away distance, the farthest reaching scent IMO.

Though so many variants were made by Issey Miyake from this scent, nothing can really replace the original. In which Miyake keeping on this trend of making variants from this scent, I think is distasteful to do IMO, with them trying to capitalize from it's success. Only a few can pass acceptable enough as a twist of the original, while the most of the variants are undesirable.

The opening is synthetic and medicinal, but the drydown is excellent. This and Bulgari Aqua are my favourite aquatic scents. Lasting and sillage are very good on my skin.

Es uno de mis fragancias masculinas favoritas. Es ligero, pero sofisticado. Puede usarse en ocasiones muy especiales nocturnas o diurnas.

Muy costoso.

love to smell the top of the bottle this stuffs amazing probably the ABSOLUTE BEST mens scent just dosent last long though

The best scent ever. Well-crafted, unique and suitable for day and night. Not to mention sillage and longevity. onde of the best amongst my 40 bottles!I've worn it for over 10 years now and can't get tired of it!

Yozo is the key word for this nice & pure scent. I do love it :)

The dry down. This fragrance is all about the dry down.
It opens with a fresh, strong, lemon type scent. I find the opening to be truly deceptive of what the fragrance becomes. The strong opening eventually smoothes out to a divine aroma. Hypnotic in all its glory, maybe the best dry down of any aquatic.
My favourite time to wear LÉau dÍssey is on a hot summers night. Sitting on my balcony, sipping an ice cold drink. Imaginíng the little goblins trying to steal the moonlight..... “Hey you tiny thieves! That moonlight belongs to everyone! Only take a little bit!!”

First off....Im always giving short sweet answers without going into depth...I apologize, if there need be any apology...

When I first spray this on, it's a very sharp/bitter sweet type opening, and it's very citrusy/fruity like starting the day during the summer in the islands/tropics smells like the colors of yellow light/baby blue, orange, light green,turquoise, clear,white, then later on in the day it starts to become woody/aromatic, the colors of green, warm gold, fresh running amber/sap, orange, tan, light brown, then finally the dry down..),the colors of silver/platinum, grey, steel, dark blue/navy, off white, white, very sweet and spicy, but nice..

I admire the complexity of this scent. It has a tingling sensation to your nose which makes you want to smell it again and again...

I'm a woman and I use this. It's just so lovely and fresh. I love the smell and it lasts really long... I think it's unisex. No one recognizes that it's a male scent unless someone is familiar with this perfume.

the only aquatic that has good longevity and silage on me

i love the ginger, spices and its fresh and spicy and the musk base is GREAT in this one MUSK IS FOR DEER and the woodsy matrix and florals really are unique and this is a complex scent i can NEVER understand

bottom line if u are a smoker this is 4 u and all of the creed wearin hip hop artists LOVE this stuff

this fragrance is suitable for people live in tropic.

hope it stays warm so i can keep wearing this wonderful stuff but i got better ones in the winter

like ive always said this will always be a great classic option and its really a phenomenal scent women LOVE. perry ellis 360 red is better than aqua di gio with spices it lacks, but this takes it to a whole NEW LEVEL and totally outdoes everything else and people have said its common, i have NEVER HEARD OF ANYONE who even knows of this stuff or le male so i strongly urge anyone here to buy it u will thank me tomorrow

who else can take all these weird strange notes and make such a great scent this is a work of art

i just love smelling this on my man.i can't get enough of it.it's just divine!

Very nice oriental fragrance. Makes you feel sophisticated, relaxed, and confident. I prefer this over acqua di gio.

i think im just allergic to vetiver note :(
all frags which i dont like, have vetiver in them.

my hubby has this, and he adores this, meanwhile to me, smells like he wears plutonium; very effective to toss me away

:X

so it's maybe just me. my nose hates vetiver..D:

I think this is an amazing cologne suitable mostly for warmer weather and casual use. Would never say it smells cheap and soapy. The most interesting thing I found about this scent is that it's very versatile, changes a lot within the first hour after spraying, smells very good even if you spray it on clothes, or around the collar after spraying it on your neck. Interestingly enough, to my taste it smells extra good when it mixes with cigarette smoke from around :)

Sea + woods + subtle hints of flowers and fruit. It's a perfect mix of sweet, spicy and, yes, salty.
I highly recommend you check it out.

Issey Miyake's best fragrance!! I'm a huge huge huge fan of all Issey Miyake fragrances but L'eau D'Issey is my favourite.. The person wearing the fragrance may not be able to smell it on himself but i guarantee you that it is there, i was complimented on it a good 12 hours after application, your nose may get used to it after a while.. this fragrance is also one that most ladies will love.. A fragrance with awesome longevity and sillage which is still light and inoffensive. A real masterpiece.

I usually hate citrusy fragrances, but this one is perfect! I just believe that it's a shame that it's so famous nowadays, losing a little bit of its huge uniqueness. I fell in love with it when first smelt this and even followed people wearing this. Great sillage and longevity, it's worth the price. Really remarkable and smells classy/expensive.

trully unique fragrance! I havent heard EVER anyone who doesnt like this Issey Miyake's perfume...If you wear it, you are sure you wear one of the best... ;-
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is a cassic fragrance ,good sillage and longevity ,a sexy scent lots of compliment.everybody around you will set this is a sexy man.is perfect. for special date

Though it is citrusy,to me it feels like a very expensive-smelling perfume.It's suitable for summer,perfect for this hot days.
It is too citrusy for my tastes at the beggining,but it becomes so pleasant at the drydown!
Even on my skin,it smells very nice,it is extremely sexy and pleasant.

My man wears this and it really is a lovely smell. You know the smell anywhere!!

Mmm. This is such a sexy scent! Wow! I actually followed a man around a store to breathe it in! Fresh, citrusy, sharp & like a bracing ocean breeze - ozone-rich - rich & woody at the base & very, very distinctive. I can smell it a mile away - the most gorgeous scent for gorgeous, fabulous men. Having said this, I have also bought this & worn it myself...& I'm all woman. Very versatile. No1 for men...weak at the knees :)

i luvdis fragrnce it boast up my imagination

I think it is a very well made perfume, specially to wear during the hottest months of the year, I also belive it is a perfume to be worn during the day, not suitable for special or elegant occations in the evening. It is very fresh. I think it is too fruity to be an elegant perfume, but is good if you are looking for something refreshing.

this is pretty good fresh light scent but EVERYONE WEAR DIS type of scent like acqu di gio, light blue D&G, and all of the ozone/citrus/musk or wood bases but it is good 4 summa weather

I am a woman and I wear this too on a regular day at work. There is a slight sour breeze in the middle for me, but overall, it is very well-made.

I love this one!!
so clean! perfect!

Although I was not overly excited by my initial impression of the notes in this fragrance, the compliments I received changed that. This is a light and lasting fragrance that distills a freshness at the end of a long day.

Vetiver, green notes and woods make for a very nice men's scent. Last absolutely forever.

This is a beautiful fragrance. Its freshness is so inviting.
If I encounter it in the street, I follow the person that has it on. It is sharp, imposing, very masculine

Citruses and woods that clash and then find a harmony. This fragrance has a unique story. The composer really came up with something original.
I find fragrances introduced before 2000s outdated nowadays, but this an exception. I can still wear this in the spring. It lasts 8+ hours.

Like a good pirate, that kidnappes you into this magical world of space, freedom and clam.

All around sexy. Anytime.....Anywhere

After almost 60 kind of fragrances i've used past years (and my chanel editon blanche is almost finish) i bought this classic and evergreen fragrance

This is absolutely my favorite fragrance ever! Spray 3-4 sprays, and you will last all day, good for wearing with casual, or with the dress up. Lasts all day without being offensive. But Still I suggest you try before you buy.

One of the very few colognes I have ever worn that actually had a complete stranger (female) ask me what I was wearing -- in a very positive manner! I couldn't even smell it on me at all!

Both afraafra and mariotgomez are right. The opening is very sharp, and a little goes a long way (the atomizer sprays way too much). This is in my top 2 favs., the other being Gucci Nobile. I have received more compliments with this cologne than any other in the past 30 years of buying cologne. I've been buying and loving this fragrance since 1994. The majority of women that compliment me know it's Issey Miyake and just love it. And I thought it was my little secret. heheh

The opening is very sharp citrus , not to everyones liking I think, good sillage and longevity and great drydown but the opening...

This is a nice, long wearing fragrance. I enjoy the woodsy notes with the citrus undertones.