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L’Eau d’Issey is an iconic fragrance created in 1992 based on Issey Miyake’s belief that water is the ultimate source of inspiration and material. As a pioneer of aquatic fragrances, it has become an eternal, renowned scent that embodies pure transparency and elegance.

In 2025, Issey Miyake Parfums is releasing two new fragrances inspired by the sea: the richer L’Eau d’Issey Eau de Parfum Intense as well as L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum. They tell two stories that invite us into the infinite expanse of the sea, its power, and its mystery. Chasing the shimmering silver light reflected on the water’s surface, take a journey beyond the horizon. A new adventure begins.

Issey Miyake Parfums has always had a focus on nature. These new fragrances also connect two worlds: scent and sea. They are the result of creative encounter between perfumers Amandine Clerc-Marie and Sophie Labbé, and Alexis Rosenfeld, the head of the deep-sea exploration project 1 Ocean.

L’EAU D’ISSEY EAU DE PARFUM INTENSE

A fragrant journey inspired by the simple theme of the sea.
The story begins with the scent of Posidonia, an underwater plant also known as Neptune grass. Posidonia spreads across the seafloor like a meadow at depths of up to 40 meters. Cloaked in light and shadow, its gently swaying form is so beautiful, it seems almost magical. Posidonia also serves as a refuge where underwater creatures can protect themselves.

What inspired Amandine Clerc-Marie to make this creative accord was the natural warmth characteristic of underwater grass. The green accord of Posidonia adds depth to the aquatic floral notes that symbolize L’Eau d’Issey, while luminous ylang-ylang and sensual infused vanilla further enhance the fragrance.
The fragrance is composed of 91% naturally derived ingredients and uses 100% natural alcohol derived from French beetroot.
(30mL / 50mL / 100mL / 150mL Refill)

Top note: Posidonia accord
Middle note: Ylang-ylang
Last note: Infused vanilla
Fragrance: Aquatic floral

L’EAU D’ISSEY POUR HOMME EAU DE PARFUM

A bold fragrance dedicated to the sea, full of brilliance and mystery. A powerful aquatic note asserts itself first. Sophie Labbé was inspired by the sea’s depth, which is unimaginable from the surface. That profound aspect was revealed to her by adventurer Alexis Rosenfeld. Labbé explains, “There, I saw contrasts interweaving cold and warmth, along with a variety of textures and colors.”

Spicy Kasho pepper, powerful fir balsam, and cedarwood add depth to the aquatic notes that symbolize L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme. This aquatic woody fragrance is imbued with modern, richly textured strength.

The fragrance uses 100% natural alcohol derived from French beetroot, and is composed of 92% naturally derived ingredients.
(40mL / 75mL / 125mL / 150mL Refill)

Top note: Kasho pepper
Middle note: Fir balsam absolute
Last note: Cedar wood
Fragrance: Aquatic woody

PERFUMERS
Amandine Clerc-Marie
Clerc-Marie is a perfumer from Grasse. As her mother works in the perfume industry, she has been familiar with the world of fragrances since as long as she can remember. She is a graduate of the perfumery school ISIPCA in Versailles. After more than 10 years of collaboration with perfumer Michel Almairac, she has been with dsm-firmenich as a senior perfumer since 2011.

Sophie Labbé
Labbé was raised between Paris and the western region of Charente-Maritime. After earning a degree in chemistry, she was guided by the legendary perfumer Jean Kerléo to enroll at the perfumery school ISIPCA in Versailles. After graduating at the top of her class, she went on to work at Givaudan and International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), and has been with dsm-firmenich since 2019.

A creative process guided by the sea
Explorer Alexis Rosenfeld and perfumers Amandine Clerc-Marie and Sophie Labbé are three talented individuals driven by their shared inspiration: the sea. Immersing themselves in the underwater world, they rediscovered the ocean’s allure and the boundless potential of fragrances.

1 Ocean, a deep-sea exploration project supported by UNESCO, aims to raise interest in marine conservation by revealing the beauty of the deep sea.

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