Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette 25ml Spray

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette 25ml is a compact, travel-friendly size of one of the defining feminine fragrances of the 1990s. Launched in 1992 and signed by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier with Maureen Doherty, it pioneered the modern aquatic-floral genre with a clear, spring-water character — and remains a benchmark of clean, contemporary perfumery.

About L'Eau d'Issey

Japanese designer Issey Miyake launched his eponymous fashion label in 1970 and entered fragrance in 1992 with this debut, conceived as "the water of Issey" — a perfume "as clear as spring water" that combines the fall of a waterfall, the scent of fresh flowers and the air of a springtime forest. The architectural cylindrical bottle topped with a single sphere has become an icon of late 20th-century perfumery design.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Lotus, Melon, Freesia
• Heart: Peony, Lily, Carnation
• Base: Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber

Olfactory family: Aquatic Floral  |  Launched: 1992  |  Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier (with Maureen Doherty)

Who it's for

L'Eau d'Issey suits women drawn to clean, polished, modern compositions — those who appreciate clarity and quiet sophistication over sweet or heavy fragrances. The composition is at its best in spring and summer, ideal for office, daytime and casual evening contexts, and works comfortably across the year in temperate climates. The 25ml format is a particularly useful travel companion or first bottle.

How to wear it

Spray onto pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — from around 15 cm away. Apply to clean, moisturised skin to extend the wear of the lighter top notes. As an eau de toilette, two to three sprays balance well; refresh once during the day to keep the soft floral trail present.

Specifications

• Size: 25ml
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Gender: Women
• Brand: Issey Miyake
• Line: L'Eau d'Issey
• Year: 1992
• Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier