L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake is a legendary feminine fragrance. Indeed, it was with this scent that the designer achieved his renown in the world of modern perfumery: You know, it is like girls, he said, you never forget the first one. And for me, my first fragrance was L'Eau d'Issey. It was an important starting point for my creative work. Every time I smell it, I am still moved. It is therefore only natural that it returns to the forefront in 2023, in a more floral and springlike version named L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine by Issey Miyake.
L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake was born in 1992. Far removed from the heady, oriental fragrances of its time, it leaned instead toward poetry, purity and minimalism. Since that date, this story has carried us along with it. Over the course of its odyssey, L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine now reveals its most evanescent and precious facet. This fragrance is a symbol of the return of fine days. It radiates through contact with peony. Nevertheless, its composition incorporates other ingredients. Let us look in more detail at what its formula is made of.
Flowers, the central element of L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine by Issey Miyake
L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine by Issey Miyake is an ode to delicacy. Indeed, in gardens, this flower blooms from May to June and is an inseparable symbol of spring. It then unfolds a comforting, discreet freshness. Through its gaiety, its sun-kissed radiance and its tenderness, peony is an undeniable source of inspiration for perfumers. However, it is also a mute flower. This means its petals do not yield extract during distillation. The heart of the peony is therefore entirely reconstructed in the laboratory. For L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine, Issey Miyake chose to craft a scent that is at times floral, juicy or greener. The peony contained in this fragrance releases a voluptuous, aquatic breath, as powerful as it is addictive.
L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine by Issey Miyake also relies on fruity gourmand character
Like many fragrances, L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine by Issey Miyake also relies on the freshness of fruits. However, these are not citrus notes, as in most contemporary compositions. L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine more precisely contains white raspberry. Its tangy facet is a true delight! What is more, it is paired with the greener, juicier accents of pear.
Cedarwood to perfect L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine
Despite its lightness and very streamlined character, L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine lacks nothing in longevity. In this respect, it stands apart from traditional Eaux de Cologne. To give it this tenacity, Issey Miyake opted for cedarwood. Highly important in perfumery, it is considered a backbone by perfumers. Indeed, it lends more character and vibrancy to the fragrances that contain it. Obtained through distillation, it releases here a dry woody note, at once vibrant and refined. It is an absolute symbol of elegance.
L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine, an eco-responsible and vegan fragrance
Finally, L'Eau d'Issey Pivoine reaffirms the Issey Miyake house's commitments to protecting resources and the environment. As such, this is a fragrance made up of 87% ingredients of natural origin. Certified eco-responsible, it is also vegan. In other words, it contains no ingredient of animal origin or any likely to cause animal suffering. Moreover, it was not tested on living species before being brought to market.