Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Homme Eau de Toilette Spray > Reviews

Advantages: Longlasting, distinctive
Disadvantages: Not for everyone

I first discovered Issey Miyake’s L’Eau D’Issey pour Homme in late 1999, although the fragrance has been on the market for ten years now, having been released in 1992. As well as the Men’s Eau de Toilette there is of course L’Eau d’Issey for women, which is similarly packaged although the bottle is a conical shape, rather than the “wedge of cheese” shape. In 2000 L’Eau D’Issey pour Homme Été was introduced – a lighter summer version of the classic ... Read review

Advantages: Nice designed bottle, great smell, good staying power
Disadvantages: Expensive

...favourite aftershave of mine is Issey Miyake (come to think of it, I actually have lots of favourites!). Issey Miyake Issey Miyake released this fragrance in 1994 and it is intended to be fresh, modern and sophisticated. Packaging The box to the aftershave is light blue and silver and looks quite sophisticated. Issey Miyake is written across the front of the box and L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme is written underneath that. On the bottom of the ... Read review

Advantages: Great smell, smart bottle, classy
Disadvantages: None

WHO? Issey Miyake is a Japanese Fashion designer, although this fragrance is made in France. WHERE? It is available from high street stores such as Boots, Debenhams and House of Fraser, and from many chemists who stock fragrances. It is also available through online chemists and fragrance shops like Pharmacy2u and FragranceDirect. HOW MUCH? This fragrance is available as an After Shave or an Eau de Toilette (EDT). For those of you who ... Read review

Advantages: A wonderfully light and refreshing fragrance at a reasonable price
Disadvantages: None

...de toilette on my wrist!! Issey Miyake's fragrances have been part of my household for years; both my Mom and Sister have bought his perfumes and I've always remarked on how light, fresh and fruity they smell. A perfume or aftershave is designed to draw you into its smell, and from the first time I caught a whiff of this I couldn't stop smelling it all day!! It all happened on an innocent shopping trip to Birmingham. I was coming down the escalators ... Read review

Advantages: Unique smell, gets lots of comments, looks stylish, small amount required
Disadvantages: Quite expensive

...first time I came across Issey Miyake. It was 1999 and I was in my first year at college. My friends and I had just started hitting the clubbing scene, therefore fragrances were important. At that time the ‘popular’ types were CK1 (although I never liked this and thought it was a bit too chavy), Tommy Hilfiger, Joop, Burberry (definitely too chavy) and the original Hugo Boss. Trying to find something different was a bit of a mission. A friend of ... Read review

Advantages: Nice smell, fressh smelling, skin tolerant.
Disadvantages: Bottle lid and easily marks

...to describe my bottle of Issey is to say it is not possible to damage or break it. In the 3 years I have had mine (yes, thats right, same bottle)It has travelled the world in my suitcases and hand luggage and sat proudly on the shelf of many hotel bathrooms. It is my holiday fragrance you see. Let me tell you about it. Smell/Fragrance. ----------------- Sweetest smelling, fresh and clean. The only way to describe it. It has quite a fruity ... Read review

Advantages: A little goes a long way.
Disadvantages: Quite expensive.

...you will probably be aware Issey Miyake is Japanese, born in Hiroshima-Japan he studied graphic design in 1964 and graduated and did the usual Milan -Paris scene before returning to Japan in 1970 and founding the "Miyake Design Studio". He is first and foremost a fashion designer but has become better known in the west for his fragrance range. He created L'eau D'issey Pour Homme back in 1994, although initial sales were'nt fantastic the range has ... Read review

Advantages: Lasts well, versatile, intriguing smell
Disadvantages: Strong

...assortment is a bottle of Issey Miyake's "L'Eau D'Issey for Men", which found it's way into the collection on a trip when I'd forgotten to pack any after-shave so picked something up in duty-free that I didn't have already. Initially I was tempted by the fact that it is available in travel-sized bottles that would easily fit into a wash-bag and look very resistant to the knocks, bumps and scrapes of baggage handling, but the price of these soon put ... Read review

Advantages: Very comfortable, laid back smell that is very popular among the ladies.
Disadvantages: In some places it can be common thus losing that individuality factor.

...was created under the brand Issey Miyake from Shiseido in 1994 and can be considered quite an old fragrant. However, it is still maintaining it's popularity and is one of the top scents. It's a must have in your collection. :: NOTES :: The fragrance notes are as follows. Top notes are the first thing you smell after application which lasts probably 5-20 minutes. Middle notes will be noticeable for an hour and usually complements both top ... Read review

Advantages: lovely fresh, clean aroma, lasts for ages
Disadvantages: expensive.

...first place. I first chose Issey Miyake as I was wearing another fragrance, but that has connotations of an ex girlfriend who had bought it for me. It is amazing the way we 'anchor' memories and feelings to smells, so I needed to find another one. I tried a few, but was immediately smitten by Issey Miyake after smelling the tester card. It invaded your senses in waves, it starts off with a rich, flowery smell but this retreats to a clean, fresh ... Read review

Advantages: Fresh smell, contemporary and stylish looking frosted glass bottle, strong and long lasting, strong bottle (have a really unstable shelving unit in my house, and the amount of times its fell off and bounced off the floor and not smashed is remarkable)
Disadvantages: Possibly a bit too strong for some consumers, Quite Expensive

...the white box, it reads Issey Miyake, FRANCE, followed by the name L'EAU D'ISSEY POUR HOMME, followed by the volume details. When I take the bottle out of its packaging, it looks really funky and especially contemporary. Its wide and tall, with a very unusual top, that slants inwards to a peak at th e top - which makes it look really sophisticated ( so will look wicked on the bathroom shelf lol) It feels comfortable in the hand, and is very ... Read review

Advantages: Slightly different with a genuinely fresh and fruity smell. I like the unmistakeable slim, matt glass bottle.
Disadvantages: Difficult to pronounce at first, which could lead to some embarrassing moments in your upmarket department store.

...any man. My Verdict: ----------- As hinted earlier, Issey Miyake produces not only these exciting fragrances, but also some zooty and very fashionable clothing. That special lady in your life could thus be spoiled with a bottle of her own, or perhaps a nice coat if you have the cash / credit to back up your good intentions. Any woman with a good nose will therefore agree, Issey Miyake Pour Homme is a definite winner. It is unmistakably ... Read review