L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam
Issey MiyakeEau de Toilette2020
Side by side
L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam vs. Alien
Is L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam better than Alien?
Alien wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
floralwhite floralamberanimalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam and Alien?
| L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2005 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Dominique Ropion, Laurent Bruyere |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam and Alien smell?
L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam
Floral
White Floral
Rose
Citrus
Amber
Savory
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Alien
White Floral
Amber Floral
Amber
Animalic
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam and Alien share?
Top
CardamomFreesiaGrapefruit
Jasmine Sambac
Heart
JasmineRose
Cashmeran
Base
Basmati riceCedar
Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam or Alien?
| L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam and Alien?
Most florals play it safe. This one plants itself in basmati rice, and that changes everything. It's still unmistakably feminine, still fresh, but there's a grain-warmth beneath the petals that makes.L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam
Alien is not subtle. Jasmine leads without apology, cashmeran provides the comfort, amber the afterthought that keeps people asking what you're wearing. It divides opinion for good reason.Alien
The hunt
Where to buy L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam and Alien
| L'Eau d'Issey Shades of Kolam | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $38.95fragranceshop |
| 2 oz | — | $36.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $64.95fragranceshop |
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