Description
New Issey Miyake limited editions for the season of 2014 belong to the “Ode to Nature” project theme. They are named L’Eau d’ Issey Lotus and L’Eau d’ Issey Pour Homme Yuzu, representing new flankers of the original L’Eau d’ Issey from 1993 and L’ Eau d’ Issey Pour Homme from 1994. Lotus and Yuzu accords are associated to Japan, where from the designer originates.
L’Eau d’ Issey Pour Homme Yuzu is a sparkling fresh fragrance with main notes of citrus fruit yuzu mixed with related notes of mandarin and citron. This is followed by spicy ginger and nutmeg, while the base captures woody notes of cedar and vetiver.
Available as 75 and 125 ml Eau de Toilette.
Lexa1979 – :
I would say it’s the same as the original when it came out first.
I have a bottle of the original and there is some bitterness in that one that is toned down here. Apart from that and the rumored reduced longevity I wouldn’t be able to spot the difference
poman4yk – :
There’s no space for life in this frag! Perhaps, i’ve smelled that condensed and non compromised citruse for a long time. Last time, something which was louded of citruses what I smell was Essenza di Colonia Acqua di Parma, but when AdP was more occidental smell (barber) and project loudly then YUZU after application almost immediately come down close to skin on me. Longevity is good, around 7 hours and smell evolve on skin and suprizing by showing in turns her heavy (like Issey Intense PH version) and bright face.
SCENT: I don’t know. I must try this more.
LONGEVITY: 7
PROJECTION: 2
komrakov – :
The best “fresh” of the line.
Motya – :
I only paid $39.99 for this at Winner’s a few years ago and still have some left. I like, but don’t love it…anything more is over hyped. Its citrus delight veers off very quickly and turns into an iso’ey headache. I wouldn’t refill regardless!
akrosa – :
Does anybody know for sure who is signed under this flanker?
I suppose it will be Alberto Morillas or Jacques Cavallier.
VLAD883 – :
Rockstar..!! How ‘bout a clean and fresh Rockstar..?!?! This juice is really good…
Yes, even in South Carolina, the cooler temps are here, but with a cloudless blue sky filled with sunshine, I had the urge for a citrus blast today… Issey Miyake’s Yuzu gave me exactly what I needed. The original Issey Miyake DNA is there with a little extra citrus kick. While geared more toward Spring and Summer wear, I had no problem pulling this off on this beautiful Fall day. Speaking of which, I felt clean and fresh all day and may decide to wear this more often in cooler temps. Performance was above average, lasting 6+ hours on me and even longer on clothing. The projection was initially beyond arm’s length, but the dry down settled to arm’s length distance, ideal for close quarter or office setting. I am impressed and this vibe will be a crowd pleaser..!!
My final tally for Yuzu is 4.5 stars out of 5. This juice is definitely one of the best Summer hot weather fragrances in my collection and I thoroughly enjoyed it today. I highly recommend adding Yuzu to any collection and it comes with a solid love for the fragrance community.
Enjoy your day and happy fragrance hunting…
FidoDido – :
It was a scorcher today and I reached for this citrus bomb for relief. This particular fragrance can be used in all four seasons and by both men and women in my view. I love it!
audiseeenetty – :
One of the best summer/citrus scent out there! Unfortunately is discontinued! 🙁
www.nickhost.com – :
THIS IS PERFECTION IN A BOTTLE!!
I have always been a fan of Issey Miyake, and this was the first time i had smelt this refreshing beauty. Initially after the first spritz i was a little unsure, but once it had dried down, OMFG! New signature for sure! All my family and friends know my smell as being very green, herbal and sweet citrusy/aquatic.
I live in Australia, so Issey thrives here in our weather, due to the dry heats out west and the humidity up north along the east coast.
Egorka – :
I distinctly remember the original Issey (when I smelled it 25 years ago) and though I think its incredibly fresh and memorable, I did not want to get something that is so well known.
Also, I wanted to get something that suited the hot tropical climate in which I live.
So I settled on a YUZU blind buy.
Well, its quite nice. Not the same eyesrolling back in my head reaction I had smelling the original so many years back. This one has green Citrus notes which reminds me a lot of Bvlgari Homme Extreme, only longer lasting. There is a musty note in here, however, that stands out and clashes with the rest, ultimately preventing this from being a love for me.
But overall, a somewhat generic, safe buy for summer.
romashka_93 – :
My curiosity has been satisfied. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Yuzu does hold up very well during the cooler weather months. It’s a spicy scent that sneaks up on you when you least expect it and is a pleasant surprise.
mishakch – :
In fact, of course in my nose, I do not feel much difference from the original, being sincere, I find it less citrusy and bitter by the prevailing Yuzu, a softer chord in that opening.
This one is really like summer versions, just less citrus sharp and almost identical to the original, a sweet touch more fruity and the sensation of something more spicy, I think the presence of ginger, is a good version, alternative for those who find the traditional very bitter citrus, but does not add much
Rating: 8,5/10
Smilejke777 – :
@BriantheFragranceNewb, no it doesn’t die down, it definitely lasts longer than the original. I own this, as well as the Mint sport edition and the original. This one is my favorite of the three. The best way I can describe this is a “bright yet soft” citrus opening, that fades in intensity over the first 90 minutes, but always remains distinct and present. As the fragrance progresses, the traditional aquatic undertones found in the original come to the fore. In comparison to the original, this one has essentially removed the floral aspects of the original and replaced them with Yuzu and Citron (genuine citron accord, not lemon! I have smelled both side by side). While the original is and always will be a timeless classic, I think this one is the best out of the line of “classic” flankers. I’m not going to get into their “Intense/Nuit/Nuit Intense” series, which is more incense/woods based. That’s a different ballgame entirely…
Yago – :
Does the initial citrus blast of this fragrance die down as quickly as it does for the original version? For me, the original dies down too quickly into that cedar/vetiver base which isn’t exactly my cup of tea.
kristina200287 – :
This was a blind buy, and it’s really really nice! I am a lover of sweet smelling/gourmand fragrances for the most part and L’Eau d’ Issey Yuzu is on the opposite end of my current fragrance spectrum. Yes, it has the dna of the original but those citrus notes have been dialed to the max with this one. I wonder how this will fare during the cold weather months, because I do like the freshness of L’Eau d’ Issey Pour Homme Yuzu.
gupeAludgejug – :
Like a icy cold glass of cloudy lemonade with a splash of ginger. Niiiiiice!!
ruslan932009 – :
I like this one, a fresh clean summer scent.
andruxa k – :
It’s got a mild and refreshing yuzu note which lifts up your mood whenever you smell it on yourself,and the silage is weak as I happen to notice.
bcm549speagoessenda – :
Quite a departure from the original. Strong, fresh, and so far the only Issey Miyake fragrance with a longevity worth mentioning.
Spanish – :
The first notes gave me a weird sensation. But then, as it develops, it becomes a clean, green, fresh and very confortable scent. Good longevity but less than average sillage. I do recommend this cologne for work, cold or hot days. Hot nights also. .
huseyn – :
This is a fresh green plant scent!The yuzu is truly present. I think I will stick to the others.
zvermen – :
I loved how Yuzu opened, with a huge, brassy green, the kind of green you get when you’re a little kid pulling weeds apart to see how they’re put together. Just loved it, that in-your-face crushed foliage smell. I liked the strong citus that came afterwards. I’ve never smelled yuzu, but it reminded me of etrog.
What I did not like was losing both the green and the citrus in the dry down and being left with nothing much but that Eau D’Issey Miyake (man or woman, take your pick, it makes no difference) Smell. I don’t care for E’DIM in any of its incarnations, so it was a huge letdown after a glorious start.
LeVAS_ik – :
Smelled this at sephora and its a good one it smells a little similar to the original after all it is a flanker of it but this one the citrus stands out more and the yuzu no dah! I guess its the name of it but it starts off kind of bitter dry sour citrus kick almost kind of like a herbal plant kind of scent mixed with the citrus but its not a bad smell it changes more into the citrus scent after 20min to 30min like almost all the issey fragrances it has great longevity I sprayed one heavy spray to the back of my hand at the store early in the day I got home several hours later even washed my hands and I can still smell it,It has been at least 5 hours good thing I got 2 sample decants I can wear it and see how other people like it I’m a fan of issey fragrances so this is easy for me to like I own the original been wearing it for years I got the sport I like the light airy vibe of it and I own the 2013 summer version I enjoy that one as well and I’ll most likely get this one too but I don’t want to pay the full retail price but its worth it though its different unique and good quality 8/10 if you like issey fragrances like me you’ll like this too if you’re looking to blind buy I say go for it it is very spring and summery casual scent
foot47 – :
It’s not in the notes but I smell tomato leaves in this. It’s a very refreshing green scent without being biting or harsh. Very enjoyable.
Konvicted – :
Now owning at least 80% of Issey-Miyake men’s and women’s scents (women’s for my wife)… Yuzu is extremely nice and becomes my 3rd favorite from Issey-Miyake.
Its such an amazing opening which to me is my favorite part of Yuzu but shortly after (30min later) falls flat. It then losses is wow factor and can easily become lost within the hour. To me… The original last slightly longer.
This scent is amazing and different inge beginning but the blends into the original issey.
Soooo nice. Very 2014.
If your an Issey-Miyake fan, then this is a must have.
8.5 out of 10.
🙂
Arrerlyfalf – :
strong – fresh – masculine
svr62 – :
This one opens like L’Eau 2 Kenzo pour Homme, probably slightly better because of Yuzu. After 5 to 10 mins it starts to smell like the original L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme. The only good thing is it does last longer than the original. Quite disappointed, but overall it’s a good choice for summer.
lgochhpzwwi – :
All who wrote it smells like the original…get your nose cleaned! on my skin the yuzu lasts longer than the original
Marusicska – :
I was hoping it would smell like yuzu juice used in cooking but this doesn’t have that smell. Overall I like the original Issey better.
lexx46 – :
Loads of lemon, stronger than the original.
sanya2276 – :
A very nice fresh, mild and fruity scent. It is very refreshing, calm your inner peace and help you beat the heat in hot season! Especially in tropical countries, this is a good frag!
The scent does not evolve much, linear with mild scent of Yuzu, fruity and floral linger behind – very nice. The only take out for this flanker is the super weak longevity – literally cannot last more than 1 hour on me, and no projection at all, stay closed to skin only. Self impression scent, shame.
Overall, I will only buy this if they have the Intense Yuzu version! 3/10 from me.
werinenty – :
absolutely great fragrance.. i live in a tropical country, and was looking for a fresh, clean welcoming scent for summer, and this was a wonderful choice.. on my skin, and clothes, longevity is great..
vartoviy – :
Fragrance is too similar with the original one. Almost can’t sense any difference at all.
Gusarrpfzv – :
It’s really similar to 2009 summer edition?
АлимханБ – :
A typical Issey Miyake scent: fresh and clean, this time loaded with Yuzu and to my nose also green notes. It would probably be a good scent for the office. No rough edges and almost aseptic.
Something for hipsters imo.
Lostiana – :
I found it for a 100$.
I am not sure if I want toget it for this price.
Jok.r – :
where did everyone find this? haven’t seen this in a single store or online.
vaster – :
Why do these have to be limited editions?
vbt421JeomiWogkig – :
It opens with a green, vibrant, sour hyper blast of yuzu and oh boy it is loud; all I can smell is yuzu. Then the perfume calms down and becomes a grand deja vú of the original mixed with its Sport flanker with prominent yuzu, nugmet and mandarine. A nice edition. If you love the original you’ll love this.
Apsolon – :
Love this. Staying power is good.
For me it is similar to the original.
I don’t understand why it was never mentioned.
All his fragrances dry down smell like tea. most of them anyway.
It reminds me of the cold green tea leafs that is left overnight brewing in the pot.
Anyone feel this way or am I the only one with the weird skin chemistry .
edik3330 – :
you’re gonna love it! trust me! a must-have!
bizarrist – :
I tried this on my skin on the Christmas Eve. Well…Issey Miyake did it again!
It opens with a blast of fresh green citrus notes (i.e. Yuzu) and settles to a very pleasant rendition of the original.
In contrast to previous years’ versions this one does last and has a good projection. Overall: 7.5 out of 10.
Vip_Baron – :
oh its a never ending story.
yes the bottles are cool as usual .and guess the juice itself as well but…
but please mr miyake – or anyone behind the brand – invest your money into something new ,something innovative
believe me : it would worth it
ALaN_1 – :
yummmmmy !!!! something delicious here !!!!