Unisex perfumery: can you wear 'men's' and 'women's' fragrances?
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2019: the world took its first breath of L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Shade of Sea Issey Miyake. By character, a masculine fragrance drawing from the citrus and aromatic families. It was created by perfumer Aurelien Guichard. L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Shade of Sea is part of the L'Eau Majeure d'Issey collection. In eau de toilette — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
Made in Japan, backed by a long and proud tradition. L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Shade of Sea Issey Miyake unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Shade of Sea is built as a living composition, where accents shift with precision and warmth. The creative approach of Issey Miyake is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette emphasizes the depth and body this composition needs.
In the top tier you meet sparkling citrus first notes: Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Lemon and Rosemary. Exactly these 4 notes build a burst of citrus freshness that is impossible to miss.
In the middle phase you sense Frangipani and Salt carrying a harmonious floral direction.
The accord architecture is shaped by these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Wood without random overlap. Background accords such as Amber and Mineral add depth to the backdrop.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Citrus, Aromatic, Floral and Mineral. The palette also extends to Animals and Wood.
Taken together L'Eau Majeure d'Issey Shade of Sea sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best understood on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Issey Miyake |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | Japan |
| Website | http://www.isseymiyake.co.jp |
| Year of production | 2019 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
| License holder | Shiseido Group |
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