A casa Issey Miyake anuncia uma nova fragrância masculina L'Eau Majeure d'Issey, que representa um flanker da linha que marcou a sua coleção de perfumes L'Eau d'Issey (a edição masculina foi lançada em 1994). A nova fragrância é esperada no mercado no final de Julho de 2017.
O tema continua a ser baseado na interpretação da água e da liberdade: "Uma nova fragrância inspirada na água, como símbolo masculino de força e movimento. Água num estado maior. A evocação de madeira salgada." (via)
L'Eau Majeure d'Issey é um perfume de caráter amadeirado - aquático e uma atmosfera marinha que começa com frutas cítricas frescas. O coração do perfume imita o cheiro salgado da brisa do mar, colocada contra uma base amadeirada que mantém a consistência da composição.
Notas de topo: bergamota, toranja Coração: acorde salgado de mar Base: madeiras, cashmerean
Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey está disponível em quantidades de 50 e 100 ml Eau de Toilette. Vem num frasco com design semelhante ao original mas com as arestas curvas.
L`Eau d`Issey Summer 2016 (or L`Eau d`Issey Eau de Toilette pour l'Ete) is a cheerful floral - fruity fragrance inspired by the exotic freshness of dragon fruit. It opens with fresh accords of lychee and grapefruit that lead to the exotic fruity heart of pitahaya, guava and passion fruit. The base ends with aromas of vanilla and woods.
L`Eau d`Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016 (or L`Eau d`Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette pour l'Ete) is a fresh fruity - woody fragrance for men that offers zesty and exotic aromas of kiwi. It opens with a blend of kiwi, grapefruit and coriander. The heart of pineapple and nutmeg is placed on on a woody base of vetiver and cypress.
This is another in a series of fragrance reviews that asks, “How does fragrance transcend gender?” Leave a comment below for your chance to receive a 5ml decant of the current L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, shipped anywhere in the world, free!
Hello and welcome to “Gender Bender (click me to read others in this series)”, an exploration of aroma, gender and scented freedom. Though by no means do I personally prescribe to fragrance having a gender, sociocultural stereotypes about masculinity and femininity often prevail at the fragrance counters and are viewed as important distinctions for many fragrance fans. Join me as I explore some of my favorite 20th century masterpieces of perfumery in my quest to challenge marketing rhetoric and address the question, “How does fragrance transcend gender?”
Summary: A floral citrus, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme represents a variation on the classic, unisex Eau de Cologne theme but updated and referencing Japanese culture with a zesty yuzu note and a bouquet of green herbs and cypress.
Try this if you like: Fresh, citrus aromas such as those with "eau" or "fraiche" in their titles; grapefruit or yuzu aromas; aquatic or marine fragrances; scents like HermésPamplemousse Rose or O de Lancôme.
Pros & Cons: "Lemonade and flowers with a musky backbone," as one Fragrantica reviewer put it. If that sounds enticing to you, L'Eau d'Issey will undoubtedly be a hit.
Now in its 22nd year on the market, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme has been discovered, praised, and relegated by many to the "been there, done that" shelf of similar aquatics like Acqua di Gio by Armani (released a full two years after L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme).
However, if you've only paid attention to the original L'Eau d'Issey (pour femme), also a Cavallier creation, you'll likely detect a similar overall vibe but minus the canteloupe note that so many seem to question and with a woodier base. If you're a lotus or lily of the valley lover, you'll also enjoy the masterful employment of these flowers, blooming behind the citrus and herbs.
As to the whether this scent is found to be masculine or feminine by Fragrantica members, one reviewer noted: "I honestly don't understand what males would see in this one. After all the great reviews, I was shocked when I tried this for a couple of weeks only to find that, each time, it reminded me of my mother and her bathroom full of bath and shower products. A floral, feminine scent on my skin. Not awful but certainly not something I want to smell like as a man." Likewise, one of our female reviewers offered, "I am a woman and I wear this too on a regular day at work. There is a slight sour breeze in the middle for me, but overall, it is very well-made."
Questions about reformulation and decrease in longevity abound in current reviews. Having recently tested a bottle in Sephora, I find the longevity and sillage to both be above average.
'The feeling of freshness and strength of a mountain waterfall.'
From ParfumdePub.com
Notes: Verbena, Tangerine, Cypress, Yuzu Zest, Coriander, Clary Sage, Geranium Bourbon, Blue Water Lily, Nutmeg, Saffron, Cinnamon Bark from Ceylon, Amber Tobacco, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk.
Designer’s Description: “'The feeling of freshness and strength of a mountain waterfall.' L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme has made a name for itself as a unique and elegant reference in the world of men's fragrances. With its power and delicate balance, this wonderful scent goes straight to the essentials."IsseyMiyakeParfums.com
Number of times tested: 100+ over the last 20 years.
Number of sprays applied for this review: 2 sprays to the back of my hand from an EDT bottle I sampled at Sephora (2016).
Fragrance strength: Eau de Toilette
Development: (Linear / Average / Complex): I've always found L'Eau D'Issey pour Homme to be a linear fragrance with the middle and basenotes a foundation for the herbal citrus topnotes. What I smell at the opening is exactly what I smell at the drydown.
Longevity: (Short / Average / Long-lasting) I was surprised to discover pour Homme lasting as long as it did, considering it is primarily a citrus aroma, with only two sprays on my hand - I sampled it around 12pm and could easily detect the aroma later that day around 5pm.
Sillage: (A Little / Average / A Lot) L'Eau d'Issey is detectable during its first hour but after that I have to press my nose to my skin. After a rather liberal application this morning, my companion said she couldn't smell it at all. This one is likely office safe.
Note about the packaging: The minimalist frosted glass bottle in the shape of a curved rectangle and accompanied by a similarly shaped metallic gray cap is housed in a simple silver and white paper box. The streamlined aesthetics call to mind that of Chanel's fragrances.
Where can I buy it? Find it online for as little as $35-45 USD for a 75ml spray.
Issey Miyake Men's Collection 2012, WGSN.com
The Bottom Line: London, Autumn, 1994 - I was working my way counter by counter through the Harrods' men's fragrance department when I spied a basket of white fragrance spray samples. The thought of any kind of free fragrance gets my heart racing so I immediately went over to the basket, asked the sales person if I might take one, and surely let out a squeal of excitement when I was given permission.
"Whoa! What is THAT?" was my first response. My nose was met with a bright, glittering citrus note that was both fresh and somewhat bitter. The overall effect of the aroma strongly recalled numerous other aquatic scents of the time but there was something very pleasant and unusual about this rendition, and not as sweet. When I noticed the name on the sample, I immediately thought "Escape!" No, not as in "run away", but as in Calvin Klein. I had only recently been introduced to the women's L'Eau d'Issey which I discounted as a sniffalike of Escape for women with its melon, flowers and woods. Ironically, I think I had been wearing Escape for Men the day I tested L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme.
Original sketch by Miyake for his Pleats Please collection, from Honeyclarke.net
My friend, Paul, was also browsing with me and had an equally positive response to pour Homme. We were told we could take a few samples, and we happily complied and made our way over to the next counter where we were introduced to Nicole Miller for Men and Wings for Men by Giorgio of Beverly Hills, both of which also continue to be favorites of mine.
Within weeks, pour Homme was all over London and after a few months could be smelled at bars and nightclubs around the city. Two years later I purchased my first big bottle but happily gave it to a female friend who fell deeply in love with the aroma, a common occurrence throughout my fragrance history.
Jacques Cavallier
Issey Miyake
So what is the secret to the success of pour Homme? In my mind it is the reference to the classic Eau de Colognes of yesteryear with their time-proven allure of freshness and vitality. Moreover, the florals in pour Homme present a subdued femininity in comparison with brasher, more direct interpretations of popular blooms that might otherwise come across to some as matronly. Many reviewers point to pour Homme being adored by women on men perhaps because of this distinction and a few women enjoying the fragrance for themselves because of the fragrance's successful citrus.
Nowadays, reviews tend towards complaints that the scent is too simple, too fleeting or too floral. Others note the pungency of vetiver that grounds the top and middle notes. Despite the complex composition of herbs and woods, no one seems to distinguish them from the crowning glory of the aroma - yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit that is often described as a hybrid of lemon and grapefruit. Having spent most of my 30's in Japan, I can attest not only to the accuracy of this aroma in pour Homme but also to the presence of Japanese Cypress or Hinoki that, in my mind, is the true grounding element of pour Homme. In this regard, pour Homme is a perfect emblem of Japanese nature. In fact, once when at a Japanese spa or onsen, I kept detecting a familiar scent wafting throught the lobby and hallways; my companion inquired about the scent and was informed it was a traditional blend of yuzu and hinoki oils that were considered to be both soothing and beneficial. Hmmm, perhaps this speaks to pour Homme's success?
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The fragrance is airy and fresh and apparently full of energy and dynamism. Its citrus, aquatic and woody composition is signed by perfumer Christophe Raynaud. The energy of brusque grapefruit meets the power of white patchouli.
The top notes include grapefruit, bergamot, rosemary and mint. Mate, May rose and pink pepper form the heart of the perfume, laid on a woody base of white patchouli and musk.
The bottle retains the simple design, made of pure, clear glass symbolizing a waterfall. The advertising campaign is credited to Ryan Hopkinson.
Uma magnética, misteriosa e vívida composição que evoca a noite escura que abre com acordes de toranja e pimenta rosa. O couro e a baunilha no coração são um elegante toque à composição. A base rica e texturada consiste em absoluto de fava tonka e patchouli.
Notas de topo: toranja, pimenta rosa Coração: couro, baunilha Base: patchouli, tonka
The magnetic, mysterious and vivid composition that evokes dark night opens with accords of grapefruit and pink pepper. Leather and vanilla in the heart give an elegant touch to the composition. The rich and textured base consists of tonka bean absolute and patchouli.
A fragrância tem um estilo animado, jovial e urbano. Devidamente frutal e quase açucarado, algo que transpira entusiasmo e confiança. A saída frutal ganha na baunilha um adocicado que lembra a Peras carameladas, um floral discreto e despretensioso se inicia com ervilha de cheiro (um aroma floral doce , suaves, adocicados e almiscarados) e a refrescancia do Indol (lembrando um pouco flor de laranjeira). O floral almiscarado e doce segue fica um pouco mais pungente quando o patchuli se mistura com a peônia (atalcado, lembrando lírios ) e um fundo amadeirado garante a fixação. Pleats é algo inconcebível para quem busca maturidade em uma fragrância.
Issey Miyake lança Pleats Please in Bloom no início de 2015 como nova edição limitada da fragrância Pleats Please de 2012. O novo aroma é um alegre, cintilante e divertido ar de Primavera.
O perfume foi desenvolvido por Aurelien Guichard como uma viciante criação floral - frutada – almiscarada. Abre com acords frescos e suculentos de framboesa e líchia levando ao coração floral de essência de rosa e peónia. Almíscar branco, patchouli Indonésio e cedro fecham a composição.
Issey Miyake launches Pleats Please in Bloom in early 2015 as a new, limited edition of the Pleats Please fragrance from 2012. The new scent is a joyful, sparkling and playful air of spring.
The perfume is developed by Aurelien Guichard as an addictive floral - fruity – musky creation. It opens with fresh and juicy accords of raspberry and lychee leading to the floral heart of rose essence and peony. White musk, Indonesian patchouli and cedar end the composition.
Top notes: raspberry, lychee Heart: rose, peony Base: white musk, patchouli, cedar
The fragrance is available as 50 ml Eau de Toilette.
Issey Miyake apresenta as edições limitadas anuais das fragrâncias L'Eau d'Issey e L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme. Os flankers de Verão são lançados em Abril de 2015. As ilustrações das novas edições são assinadas pela artista Yulia Brodskaya.por: Sanja Pekic
L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2015 (ou L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette pour l'Ete) é uma fragrância floral-frutada dominada por notas de pitaia. Abre com acordes frescos de líchia e toranja levando ao exótico coração frutado de pitaia, goiaba e maracujá com alguns acordes florais. Estas notas são adocicadas com baunilha na base.
L`Eau d`Issey Pour Homme Summer 2015 (ou L`Eau d`Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette pour l'Ete) é uma fresca fragrância frutada-amadeirada masculina que oferece sabores refrescantes e exóticos de kiwi. Abre com uma combinação de kiwi, toranja e coentro. O coração é feito de ananás e noz moscada, sobre uma base de vetiver e cipreste.
Issey Miyake presents annual limited editions of the fragrancesL'Eau d'Issey and L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme. Summer flankers for the upcoming season of warm weather are launching in April 2015. Illustrations on new the new editions are signed by artist Yulia Brodskaya.
L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2015 (or L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette pour l'Ete) is a floral-fruity fragrance dominated by notes of pitahaya. It opens with fresh accords of lychee and grapefruit leading to the exotic fruity heart of pitahaya, guava and passion fruit and some floral accords. These notes are sweetened with vanilla flavor in the base.
L`Eau d`Issey Pour Homme Summer 2015 (or L`Eau d`Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette pour l'Ete) is a fresh fruity-woody fragrance for men that offers a refreshing and exotic flavors of kiwi. It opens with a blend of kiwi, grapefruit and coriander. The heart is made of pineapple and nutmeg, laid on the base of vetiver and cypress.
Nuit d' Issey é uma fragrância para os novos homens de Issey Miyake, que, a julgar pelo desenho da garrafa, pertence à mesma
coleção como L' Eau d' Issey Pour Homme de 2009. A garrafa é negra para representar a noite magnética e hipnótica, a principal
inspiração para esta edição.
A composição é um amadeirado picante
com grande quantidade de couro. Desenvolvido por Dominique Ropion(Burberry Brit Rhythm) e Loc Dong(Euphoria Men). Ele
também é descrito como um old, forte e soturno, repleto dos mistérios da madeira. As notas de cabeça incluem cítricos e picantes com bergamota e grapefruit . O coração misterioso de couro é reforçado com especiarias , pimenta preta ,
madeiras e vetiver. As notas de fundo são ricas madeiras escuras , patchouli e
incenso com fava tonka .
L'Eau d'Issey City Blossom is a feminine and fresh floral-woody fragrance, signed byAlberto Morillas. The top notes include citrus accords, pink pepper and calone. Its floral heart comprises of white petals such as osmanthus, freesia and magnolia, while the base hosts natural white Virginian cedar, white musk and ambrox.
Top notes: citrus, pink pepper, calone Heart: osmanthus, freesia, magnolia Base: white cedar, white musk, ambrox
The packaging and bottle are decorated by street artist Mademoiselle Maurice. The fragrance is available as 50 and 90 ml Eau de Toilette, limited edition.
L'Eau d'Issey City Blossom je ženstveni i svježi cvjetno – drveni miris, kojeg potpisuje Alberto Morillas. U gornjim notama nalaze se akordi citrusa, ružičastog bibera i molekule Calone. Cvjetno srce obuhvata osmantus, freziju i magnoliju, dok su u bazi smješteni prirodni bijeli kedar iz Virdžinije, bijeli mošus i ambrox.
