L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Shades of Kolam feels like a cool morning walk through a sunlit bazaar where citrus peels, green tea steam, and bright spices mingle in the air, then drift over clean woods. Sparkling bergamot and grapefruit energize the opening, cardamom adds lift and tingle, a serene green tea and coriander heart keeps things airy, and a soft cashmeran cedar base dries down modern, fresh, and quietly refined from day to evening.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2020. Perfumer Marie Salamagne.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom
Heart: Green Tea, Coriander
Base: Cashmeran, Cedar
Story and Positioning
Created as a limited summer expression within the L’Eau d’Issey for men line, Shades of Kolam draws inspiration from the vibrant geometry of South Indian kolam drawings, translating their luminous patterns into a crisp citrus spice over calming tea and sleek woods. If you enjoy airy green citrus with a gentle tea twist, think along the lines of Bulgari Eau Parfumee au The Vert or other clean tea citrus styles, this wears easily and elegantly while staying distinctive in the blue fresh category.
Bottle and Design
The flacon keeps the tall L’Eau d’Issey silhouette but is dressed in saturated royal blue, with transparent glass that catches light and a bold, colored cap. Custom lettering inspired by kolam art wraps the presentation, giving the bottle a graphic, collectible feel that reads crisp and modern on the shelf.
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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