L'Eau d’Issey Lotus

Quite watery like the original of the same shaped bottle, and that makes this scent very Issey-ish - if you know what that means, you know it's lovely! "Lotus" is somewhat fresher in a soft way, but still no sharp edges. All rounded and soft watery beauty. The wood and the musk is calming and the flowers are really beautiful. Don't be fooled by the colour of the bottle, it's not that "green", really, no sharp citrus for example . Well, not in this one, Lotus, but Lotus' masculine partner Yuzu got to have the citrus feature for himself - also really gorgeous! And for that matter the "Mint Sport" is also a nice one if your guy likes stronger scents. The guys got two new scents, but the ladies got one. So start using more perfume, guys! ;-) "Lotus" is both calming and refreshing like sitting in a secluded place. I imagine sitting in a flowerfilled greenhouse, pavillion or something like that, drinking high tea after having relaxed in a spa. The watery part just gives me a bit of steambath feeling followed by a fresh waterfall shower feeling, which is funny and nice. Exclusive feeling, that is... But don't get me wrong, don't start thinking eucalyptus when I say steambath. Just watery, moist, lush, that's what I try to say :-) It lasts long, and especially the musk is still lingering until the day after, and I'm talking 24 hours at least. Musky scents are not the utmost feminine scents, in my personal opinion (you might disagree), but I still think Lotus is an exclusive and also feminine beautiful scent. There is some sweetness to it, so that makes it feminine, and the soft rounded flowers appear in it strongly, but like in a balanced soft cloud. Nice. Pleasant. Of course. This is absolutely no cheap smelling scent. It is not too heavy, not obnoxious, not headache inducing, at all. This is a scent belonging to Issey Miyaki's collection, which he stayed true to. So how can it be anything but yet another luxurious masterpiece from a master perfume creator? :-) I am impressed by the effect of the scent and that it stays so non offensive, yet obviously there. Beautiful and pleasantly noticeable. You do not to need to spray lots on, just a little will work perfectly, so it will last quite long, I expect.

L'eau d'issey is my all time fav! The original, summer 13 and summer 14( same smell) are my go to scents! I so badly wanted to try this, it sounded amazing! It's not a cheap perfume and no where local to me so I found a website that sells perfume samples...you pick the scent and size! It's such a great way to try a scent without the commitment! I ordered this and I got it today! It's fabulous! One thing I love about the l'eau d'issey line is that they stay true to their roots! All versions smell like the original but with a twist! No other design house that I have smelled does that! 10/10 across the board for this one! Another thing is that for some reason my three year old niece calls me Issey lol we don't know why but when she started talking she called me Issey and clearly I don't mind :) I'm not sure of the rules on this website for posting vendor links so I won't put the sample website in this review but if you want it msg me and I'll give it to you!! I'm so impressed with them-and the samples go up to a 5ml atomizer size!! Love love love

Like sweet, refreshing spring water trickling from a jade mountain, L'Eau d'Issey Lotus is pure serenity. The water accord is has some soft mineral character without being metallic, adding cool elevation and atmosphere. There is also a delicate anise-like note (green herbal, not sweet woody licorice spice like star anise), and similar to spicy green carnation stems. But you have to be really still to sense it. The flowers are floaty and soft, but rich and beautiful; lucid and peacefully musky and warmed by a gracefully harmonious wood base. L'Eau d'Issey Lotus is tranquil, yet fortifying, like breathing in fresh mountain air as the sun filters through dewy sweet fog. This is a big love in my collection which is typically devoid of aquatic fragrances.

This Lotus by Issey Miyake really did capture my interest. I love the bottle, the color, the name and the whole concept.The only thing left is the scent itself. Lotus opens with a sharp aquatic Issey-ish note which is very unpleasant IMHO, but after a few minutes, the scent changes and reveals a calm n relaxing lotus, like walking next to a lotus lake in an early morning, inhale a cripst n slightly sweet scent of this watery flower. The longevity is ok regarding this fragrance is a light n fresh kind of scent which I need to re apply through the day. Pretty pricey and perfect for a summer day or just simply spritz it on to relax. Im gonna purchase a bottle soon.

I have been OBSESSED with this perfume since I bought it blind and first tried it. This is hands down the best aquatic I've smelled. It is not masculine at all, as many aquatics can lean. It is pure femininity with the most beautiful lotus blossoms. The lotus here is so real and fresh. I have an Issey Summer 2014 which is nice, but Lotus just blows it out of the water (get it? aquatics? haha). And yes the bottle is as amazing as it looks, for those who enjoy the pretties as I do.