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Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey
Issey Miyake

L'Eau Majeure d'Issey

woody
citrus
aromatic
marine
gourmand
amber
fresh spicy
EDT · 2017 · mens

Issey Miyake's L'Eau Majeure d'Issey continues the house's legacy of clean, architectural fragrances with a focus on innovative composition and wearability. Launched in 2017, this eau de toilette builds on the brand's DNA of minimalist elegance and unexpected freshness.

The fragrance opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot, lifted by a subtle mint note that keeps things crisp and energetic. The heart reveals sea notes paired with hedione and tea, creating an ozonic aquatic character that feels both contemporary and naturalistic. The base settles into warm woody and amber tones through cashmeran, amberwood, and cedar, grounded by a touch of coumarin that adds subtle sweetness without becoming gourmand. The overall effect is a marine fragrance with unexpected depth, balancing aquatic freshness with woody sophistication.

This is a versatile everyday fragrance suited to anyone seeking something fresh but textured. It works equally well in warm weather or cooler seasons, and translates well in office or casual settings. The marine-woody combination makes it approachable without being forgettable. If you appreciate this profile, you might explore The Homesteader, The Tactician, and The Romantic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
citrus
75%
aromatic
75%
marine
75%
gourmand
50%
amber
50%
fresh spicy
50%
powdery
50%
musky
50%
green
50%
salty
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Sea Notes
Sea Notes
Hedione
Hedione
Tea
Tea
Green tea is cool, slightly astringent, and clean; black tea is earthier and slightly smoky. Both add a contemplative, refined quality to fragrances, the scent equivalent of a quiet afternoon. Tea notes bridge the gap between fresh and woody families and are a staple of minimalist, understated compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cashmeran
Cashmeran
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Amberwood
Amberwood
Cedar
Cedar
Coumarin
Coumarin
The chemical responsible for the fresh-hay, cut-grass smell found in tonka bean, dewy meadow accords, and many orientals. It's sweet and slightly almond-like, creating a soft, nostalgic warmth. Coumarin is often used to smooth transitions between notes and give fragrances a powdery, cuddly finish.
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The HomesteaderBest match86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Tactician86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Romantic82% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
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Scent Profile
woody100%citrus75%aromatic75%marine75%gourmand50%
Fragrance Family
Aquatic/Marine
EDT

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Frequently asked questions

What does Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey smell like? +
Issey Miyake's L'Eau Majeure d'Issey continues the house's legacy of clean, architectural fragrances with a focus on innovative composition and wearability. Launched in 2017, this eau de toilette builds on the brand's DNA of minimalist elegance and unexpected freshness. The fragrance opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot, lifted by a subtle mint note that keeps things crisp and energetic. The heart reveals sea notes paired with hedione and tea, creating an ozonic aquatic character that feels both contemporary and naturalistic. The base settles into warm woody and amber tones through cashmeran, amberwood, and cedar, grounded by a touch of coumarin that adds subtle sweetness without becoming gourmand. The overall effect is a marine fragrance with unexpected depth, balancing aquatic freshness with woody sophistication. This is a versatile everyday fragrance suited to anyone seeking something fresh but textured. It works equally well in warm weather or cooler seasons, and translates well in office or casual settings. The marine-woody combination makes it approachable without being forgettable. If you appreciate this profile, you might explore The Homesteader, The Tactician, and The Romantic.
What are the notes in Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey? +
Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mint. Heart: Sea Notes, Hedione, Tea. Base: Cashmeran, Woody Notes, Amberwood, Cedar, Coumarin.
What fragrance family is L'Eau Majeure d'Issey? +
Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey belongs to the Aquatic/Marine fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Issey Miyake L'Eau Majeure d'Issey? +
Based on shared notes, Juliette Has a Gun Moscow Mule (Woody Notes, Amberwood, Hedione, Bergamot), diesel Only The Brave Street (Amberwood, Cedar, Hedione, Bergamot), Calvin Klein Women (Cashmeran, Cedar, Hedione, Tea), Swiss Arabian Walaa (Amberwood, Cedar, Hedione, Bergamot), Lacoste L'Homme Intense (Amberwood, Cedar, Hedione, Grapefruit) may smell similar to L'Eau Majeure d'Issey.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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