Fusion d’Issey Extrême wraps the cool electricity of spice and citrus around a modern aquatic heart, then deepens into sleek woods for an everyday signature that still feels special. Cardamom sparks against bright bergamot, mint floats over a polished coconut and lavender accord, and a smooth trail of sandalwood and patchouli settles clean and confident from day to late evening.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2021. Perfumer Nathalie Lorson.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Bergamot, Cardamom
Heart: Coconut, Mineral notes, Mint, Lavender and Solar Notes
Base: Sandalwood, Patchouli
Story and Positioning
Fusion d’Issey Extrême builds on the mineral freshness of the original Fusion d’Issey by amplifying contrast. Chilled cardamom and mint create an invigorating charge, while a subtly creamy coconut note softens the edges for a distinctive blue style that avoids the loudness of heavy ambroxan. If you enjoy refined fresh woods in the vein of Invictus Aqua or Montblanc Legend Spirit, this delivers a similarly crisp, feel-good profile with a unique coconut twist. It sits within the broader L’Eau d’Issey for men line, offering a bolder, more dynamic take that reads sporty, urban, and travel-friendly across warm climates and monsoon evenings alike.
Bottle and Design
The bottle presents a sculpted prism silhouette in deep ocean blue that gradients from inky midnight at the shoulders to luminous sapphire in the glass. Faceted planes catch the light like volcanic glass cooled by sea spray, while a matte black cap gives a steady, architectural finish. The weighty base plants firmly on the dresser, and the elongated neck offers a comfortable grip for a precise spray. Branding is kept crisp and minimal, allowing the blue core to remain the visual focus.
Country of Origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Beauté Prestige International trading as Shiseido EMEA
Address: 56A Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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