In 1992, perfumery was often characterized by very opulent, heady and oriental fragrances. What a surprise it was to see the appearance of a clear and very minimalist women's perfume named L'Eau d'Issey. Yet this essence for women immediately achieved immense success. Barely two years later, it was extended into a masculine edition. Nearly 30 years after the creation of L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme, Issey Miyake reinterprets this star essence to create L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver.
L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake was created in 1992. Initially, it was a perfume for women. A year after its release, it was praised by critics and even won an award as part of the Fragrance Foundation Awards. Buoyed by its success, this essence was extended into a masculine edition as early as 1994. Nearly 30 years after its release, this juice for men is once again making headlines. It gives rise to L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver, like a union of elements, releasing aromatic and woody notes. But what about its bottle?
The very minimalist and geometric silhouette of L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver immediately displays its virility through its bottle. Indeed, whether in its 50 ml or 100 ml size, its glass case makes a statement... Devoid of any excess, it has a bold, very contemporary shape. In the purest spirit of Issey Miyake, it is a refined case, with sharp and well-defined angles. This gives it a stable base and robust shoulders. However, the bottle of L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver by Issey Miyake has just the right amount of curvature to fit in the palm of the hand. It is therefore as aesthetic as it is ergonomic.
The new wooden cap of L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver
In its very first version, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme had clear glass and an opaque silver cap. This time, its style is very different. Its shape remains the same but its cap is now crafted from ash wood. This gives it more authenticity. Moreover, it suggests that nature is omnipresent in this perfume. What's more, the wood gives it a warmer appearance. It is the symbol of the meeting between the absolute purity of water and the sensory quality of bark.
When Issey Miyake's glass takes on a brown hue
To echo the vetiver roots contained in its formula, Issey Miyake chose to lightly infuse its glass with a very pale brown color. Moreover, in the symbolism of colors, brown recalls the enveloping presence of nature. Indeed, its reassuring warmth is also that of bark and forest. Brown echoes the earth. Very soothing and warm, it also carries a small touch of nostalgia combined with profound elegance. And this is also what is found in L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver.
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver, a bottle more respectful of the planet and its resources
Finally, the bottle of L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vetiver is also crafted in the purest respect for the environment. To preserve natural resources and limit its environmental impact, it is made with 20% recycled glass. Its cap, meanwhile, is free of any plastic. It is entirely composed of natural wood.