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"L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Toilette is a landmark floral-aquatic fragrance for women first released in 1992. Created by Jacques Cavallier, it became widely recognized as one of the defining early aquatic florals of the modern era, pairing watery freshness with a lush white-floral heart. Its style is often described as clean, transparent, humid, and elegant, with lotus and rose in the opening moving into lily and a broader floral bouquet over soft woods and musk. The scent was inspired by the purity of water on skin, aligning closely with Issey Miyake's minimalist design philosophy. Its slender bottle and enduring market presence have made it one of the brand's most iconic perfumes."
Germany Duftstars Awards – Best Classical Women's Fragrance
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It is frequently cited as one of the first major floral-aquatic fragrances for women and helped popularize the style in the 1990s.
The bottle design was conceived to feel timeless and recalls a suspended drop of water, matching the fragrance's aquatic theme.
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