Lin
Eau Contemporaine2017
Side by side
Lin vs. L'eau d'Issey
L'eau d'Issey rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Lin | L'eau d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 1992 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Ruby Brown | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Lin
White Floral
Fresh
Floral
Citrus
Green
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
L'eau d'Issey
Floral
Fresh
White Floral
Aquatic
Ozonic
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bergamot
LotusMelonFreesiaRose WaterCaloneCyclamen
Heart
CyclamenLily of the Valley
Lily of the ValleyWater PeonyCarnation
Base—
MuskTuberoseCedarCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberOsmanthus
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Lin | L'eau d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Lin skips the usual perfume theater. No opening punch, no dramatic drydown, just a steady, subtle wash of green florals with a hint of bergamot. Freshly laundered linen, perhaps.Lin
An aquatic that doesn't announce itself. Built to last 8-10 hours, it works slowly, the kind of presence that earns attention without demanding it. Not a statement fragrance. A daily one.L'eau d'Issey
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Lin | L'eau d'Issey | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $11.19fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $24.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $36.39fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $29.95fragranceshop |
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