L’Eau d’Issey Eau & Magnolia

At the first spritz I was ready to write it off as bland and as I don’t like bergamot, but moments fleeting by I found myself addicted again to that signature Issey Miyake water scent. Can water smell ethereal? It seems so. I think I am realizing Issey Miyake is my spirit animal as far as fragrances go. Hundreds of perfumes tested, from the highest end houses to dupes, and only a few loves with a majority going to the l’eau D’issey flankers. There’s something so captivating to me about the evasive scent of a pure droplet of water. A skin scent? Yes. Fleeting? Yes, but my is it beautiful while it lasts. I normally wear perfume on clothing, but this is perfect for those bare skin days.

I've been looking for a summer fragrance. On my short list...D&G Light Blue, Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle, Tiffany & Love For Her, but then L’Eau d’Issey Eau & Magnolia came into my life and I'm done with my search. This fragrance has more depth, longevity, and non body wash-like or dish soap scent than any of the citrus above. HA. Also, I'm not a fan of musky in a summer fragrance. Smells like BO on a hot day. This perfume has sandalwood at its base and it's gentle, clean, daytime sexy. It takes me to the Amalfi Coast.

Beautiful and tranquil are the words that I want to describe this scent. I amagine a well mannered girl in a minimalist Japanese house wearing this. It's flowery and softly sweet. Although the scent maybe linear because of creamy magnolia from start to finish, it has depth and not fleeting. Actually I'm not a fan of Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey (the original one) because of its strange greenness and sweetness, this L'eau & Magnolia is much better.

such a mood lifter. a vortex of tranquility & playful warmth. it makes me feel like I am inside a clear bubble floating amongst the clouds with only magnolia petals keeping me company. floral, aquatic, light, airy, breezy. settles into a pleasant floral powdery base that rests more like a second skin. will rate this one a 9/10 (EDT intense)

Got this sample in the mail. Sprayed the back of my hand one time...I have now worked 10 hours and washed my hands about 4 times and can still smell this. I dont know about aquatic, this reads as almost a honeysuckle on me. That might just be the magnolia? Either way I am pleasantly surprised at how much I like it as well as the longevity.