Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like L'Eau d'Issey
L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake (1992) is built around Lotus, Melon, Freesia, Peony. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Cacharel · 1994
Eden
Shared notes: Lotus, Melon, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin. Same family (Floral Aquatic).
- 2
Davidoff · 1996
Cool Water Woman
Shared notes: Melon, Lotus, Rose, Musk. What differs: Pineapple, Lemon, Quince. Same family (Floral Aquatic).
- 3
Lalique · 1995
Nilang
Shared notes: Melon, Freesia, Lotus, Amber. What differs: Peach, Mandarin, Orange.
- 4
Ralph Lauren · 1998
Romance
Shared notes: Rose, Freesia, Lily, Lotus, Musk. What differs: Chamomile, Ginger, Violet.
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Giorgio Armani · 1995
Acqua di Giò pour Femme
Shared notes: Peony, Freesia, Musk, Cedar, Amber. What differs: Pineapple, Lemon, Peach. Same family (Floral Aquatic).
- 6
Bvlgari · 2005
Omnia Crystalline
Shared notes: Lotus, Peony, Musk. What differs: Bamboo, Nashi Pear, Balsa Wood. Same family (Floral Aquatic).
- 7
Calvin Klein · 1988
Eternity
Shared notes: Freesia, Rose, Lily, Amber, Musk. What differs: Mandarin, Sage, Narcissus.
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Hugo Boss · 2006
Boss Femme
Shared notes: Freesia, Rose, Lily, Musk, Amber. What differs: Mandarin, Black Currant, Jasmine.
- 9
Chloé · 2008
Chloé Eau de Parfum
Shared notes: Peony, Freesia, Rose, Cedar, Amber. What differs: Lychee, Lily of the Valley, Magnolia.
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Kenzo · 1992
Parfum d'Été
Shared notes: Peony, Rose, Freesia, Musk, Cedar. What differs: Green Notes, Violet Leaf, Galbanum.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like L'Eau d'Issey?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Eden by Cacharel is the closest: it shares 4 notes with L'Eau d'Issey, including Lotus, Melon, Cedar.
What is an alternative to L'Eau d'Issey from another house?
Eden (Cacharel, 1994) picks up Lotus, Melon, Cedar in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.