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    L'eau d'Issey vs. Zephyr

    Moderately similar
    Zephyr by Phoenix Botanicals bottle

    Zephyr

    Phoenix Botanicals
    2023
    New comparison

    L'eau d'Issey wears longer on skin, while Zephyr projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: L'eau d'Issey vs. Zephyr
    L'eau d'IsseyZephyr
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched19922023
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJacques Cavallier BelletrudIrina Adam
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L'eau d'Issey

    Floral
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Aquatic
    Ozonic
    Rose

    Zephyr

    White Floral
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Tuberose
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Woody
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LotusMelonFreesiaRose WaterCaloneCyclamen
    NeroliGardenia
    Heart
    Lily of the ValleyWater PeonyCarnation
    Ginger flowerTuberose
    Base
    MuskCedarTuberoseOsmanthusCedarwoodSandalwoodAmber
    MyrrhSandalwoodBenzoin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: L'eau d'Issey vs. Zephyr
    L'eau d'IsseyZephyr
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    For those who think they hate 'clean' fragrances: try L'eau d'Issey first. It's transparent, yes. But underneath that clarity is something that holds. A soft insistence.L'eau d'Issey
    Zephyr is not a wallflower. That neroli-gardenia opening hits hard and fast, so if you want something subtle for the office, look elsewhere. But if you want a fragrance that announces you without.Zephyr

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: L'eau d'Issey vs. Zephyr
    L'eau d'IsseyZephyr
    0.27 oz$11.19fragrancenet
    1.7 oz$24.95fragranceshop
    2.5 oz$36.39fragrancenet
    3.3 oz$29.95fragranceshop

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