L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme is a crystalline study in contrast where sparkling yuzu and citrus peel lift into a cool aquatic heart, then ease into noble woods for a signature that feels pure, modern, and quietly powerful. Bright yuzu, lemon, and tangerine glide over water lily warmed by spice, while sandalwood, vetiver, amber, and musk create an elegant trail that wears beautifully from office to evening.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 1994. Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena, Mandarin Orange, Cypress, Calone, Coriander, Tarragon, Sage
Heart: Blue Lotus, Nutmeg, Lily of the valley, Bourbon Geranium, Saffron, Ceylon Cinnamon, Mignonette
Base: Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber, Tobacco
Story and Positioning
Created to express the idea of water as material and inspiration, L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme defined a new citrus aquatic woody style that remains a benchmark today. The pillar has grown through elegant interpretations such as Intense and the nature-focused wood trio, and recently expanded with Le Sel d’Issey in 2024 and a new Eau de Parfum in 2025, reaffirming the house’s minimal yet sensorial approach. If you enjoy bright woods with a clean aquatic accent, this is an iconic place to start.
Bottle and Design
A tall frosted glass flacon with clear, architectural lines carries a soft silver cap and minimal lettering, echoing the brand’s refined simplicity. The form reads like water shaped into a modern object, with a reassuringly weighty base that sits steady on the dresser and a long neck that gives a comfortable grip for precise sprays.
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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