Le Sel d'Issey Eau de Parfum

The general accord

Issey Miyaké does not detail Le Sel d’Issey Eau de Parfum in the classic three tiers but publishes a set of raw materials organized into two complementary poles, the sea and the earth.

Sea pole

Salt unites with iodized seaweed and oakmoss to evoke, according to the house, the freshness of the ocean.

Earth pole

Incense and amber combine with cedarwood; the house describes these materials as carrying the sensuality of incense and the warmth of amber.

What the label declares

The label lists Vanillin and Coumarin, two synthetic compounds that support the amber and gourmand facet without appearing in the accord announced by the house. It also mentions Acetyl Cedrene, a woody molecule close to cedar, and oils of Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, citrus and aromatic notes absent from the official account. Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin and Eugenol appear as declared allergens, alongside three colorants identified as CI 17200, CI 42090 and CI 19140.

Other readings

Wikiparfum places seaweed in the top notes, the salty accord and oakmoss in the heart, and amber, cedar and incense in the base. iFragrance holds a similar organization, with salt and seaweed in the top notes, incense in the heart, and amber and cedar in the base.