L'eau d'Issey
Issey MiyakeParfum1992
Side by side
L'eau d'Issey vs. The Empress
L'eau d'Issey rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| L'eau d'Issey | The Empress | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | — |
| Launched | 1992 | 2023 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | — |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'eau d'Issey
Floral
Fresh
White Floral
Aquatic
Ozonic
Rose
The Empress
Floral
Woody
Rose
Fruity
Fresh
Powdery
Musky
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LotusMelonFreesiaRose WaterCaloneCyclamen
StrawberryWatermelon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyWater PeonyCarnation
CyclamenDamask RoseMagnoliaPink Peony
Base
MuskTuberoseCedarCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberOsmanthus
MuskSandalwoodSmokeWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'eau d'Issey | The Empress | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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 watermelon note in the opening is where this fragrance lives or dies depending on what you are looking for. It does not read as aquatic or ozonic; it reads as sweet and juicy, almost dessert.The Empress
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| L'eau d'Issey | The Empress | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $11.19fragrancenet | — |
| 1.7 oz | $24.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $36.39fragrancenet | — |
| 3.3 oz | $29.95fragranceshop | — |
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