L'Eau d'Issey Pure

I love this fragrance. It's got so many notes that I like and I get loads of complements when I wear it. It's clean yet has a personality other than just typical aquatic floral. The ambergis gives it that salty, sweet, ocean note. The beautiful floral lilly, jasmine, orange blossom, rose combination is divine combined with the musky cashmere, salty ambergis, and aquatic notes.The lilly and jasmine are the stand outs in the floral bouquet. I live at the beach and it’s perfect for this climate. Wherever people ask me what I'm wearing and I say, "It's called Pure." I get that it's a fitting name. It’s clean, fresh, salty, floral, and clean musk. Other people have described the mineral accords and that it’s addictive and I know exactly what they are referring to. (I love Tigerlillian’s review). I literally can’t stop using it. I’ve used this fragrance for years and it’s one of my absolute favorites. In fact it’s one of the fragrances that opened me up from very mild fragrances to full on perfume love. It opens on the skin so well over time. It’s got a very tranquil quality that I just keep going back to over and over. It truly has an almost magical, serene core that you find meditating on the beach especially during the dry down that last 6-8 hours after. It’s such a zen like essence that truly does capture the nature of the ocean that I’ll never tire of it and will lament the day that it’s no longer around. If you love the ocean it’s a must for your collection. Make no mistake though this fragrance IS animalic and salty (almost briny) just like the ocean, but it is also floral and beautiful. I have yet to find any fragrance that really gives me the ocean the way this fragrance does and I doubt I will ever see anything that emulates the feeling of the grand, vast, beautiful, calm, quiet ocean that this scent convey’s so perfectly in my lifetime. I have as much love for this fragrance as I do for a favorite movie or memory that brings me back to a beautiful time and place in my life. It’s a very under rated fragrance in my opinion.

Love this ! Compared to the classic this is a lot less carnal, less flowery and more watery as in fresh water ,moist, wet and ozonic. It presents itself as clean ,fresh and musky, has less animalic notes as the classic but is definitely of the same DNA with a slight carnal undertone. It's clean ,wet and fresh without any citrus and almost resembles fresh running water as well as the sea with a salty tinge. it's so unique as there aren't many perfumes that smell WET or MOIST. The base ,or dry down is my favourite part ,it lasts forever and smells like fresh clean skin slightly salted and sexy . It's the ambergris and cashmere woods with a marine salty vibe ,it's quite genius. I would like to know the nose behind this one. The new EDT is excellent as well but with a completely different twist ! It is more musky ,drier and has a citrus orange note added as well as maybe some cedar. It's quite fantastic and I slightly favour it to the new EDT as it is more my style !? ,,,although I find the moistness and uniqueness and lasting power of the EDP more genius. This is making me want the classic Edt !

L'Eau d'Issey Pure is quite a departure from the original calone-bomb 90's perfume. This era in perfumery had brought Issey's iconic fume into the age of animalics balanced with botanic naturals (or simulated notes) and avant garde industrial minimalism. Here, I smell sand, lots of hot mineral accords, parched wooden docks imbued with oceanic salt, and tide-washed concrete piers. Hundreds of small briny seashells roll in with each wave and tickle my feet. Scrubby florals subtly float on the ozonic breeze while bare toes curl into the foaming wet beach. The flowers are lacings of mentholated lily of the valley, jasmine and anisic sea grass -- salty, a little grey, yet joyfully liberating. I can almost feel the salt crust on the hem of my breezy linen pants as the stinging beach air whips by. L'Eau d'Issey Pure is calming solace at the water's edge on a foggy day. I find this clarifying in a joyfully subdued way.

Scent: this is a very floral, crisp, aquatic and fresh scent. Strong and powerful, but soft and clean at the same time. It's an updated, more minimalistic version of the classic, more floral, cleaner and more confident than the original. Perhaps a bit too strongly floral for me compared to the more rounded original and it lost some seductive qualities, still an excellent (and more up-to-date) scent. I've received a lot of compliments. 8/10. Who/where/when: this fragrance is perfect for many occasions. It works particularly well in warmer weather, but is refreshing in winter too. It could easily be worn to office (although it's strong, so spray lightly), as it is clean and inoffensive. It's definitely unique, though, and people will recognize you by your perfume. The person who wears this is elegant and confident. Longevity: very good. Sillage: quite strong. [Review of the EdP]

One of my colleagues at work was wearing this perfume. All I could smell was this heavenly lily, drifting near her. I had to try this for myself; I sprayed a little on my skin and was very pleased with the sillage and longevity. I am surprised by how much I love this perfume as it really isn't something I would "normally" wear. It's been warm here today and this has been gently radiating from me for over six hours - remarkable in itself as I have skin which normally sucks up perfume ridiculously fast. To me the strongest note is the most beautiful natural smelling lily (my favourite flower). Highly recommended for warm days - it's refreshing and cool.

It's been years and I'm STILL so gutted that this got discontinued. It was my fav and signature scent for many years. I finally found a perfume oil dupe of it. If you're New Zealand based, it's an online brand called Dlish. Not a perfect dupe, but it scratches the itch and I'm very grateful to them. How good is the Issey aquatic note in this - It's so pretty and clean girl fresh!... RIP, I'll I love you forever. P.S. If you loved this one as much as me - I find the A Drop D'Issey Essentielle to be a similar vibe (the green bottle). It's not a dupe at all, it's less floral, but it's just as aquatic, clean, and it's still quite feminine like Issey Pure.

Marine, aquatic, sweet rose, lily, jasmine and ambergris. Uber feminine! Affordable and long lasting. Super underrated. If you’re in the market for a perfume that matches this description, L’Eau d’Issey Pure is the best choice! Imagine wearing this during a beautiful, sunny, summer day while on vacation in the Mediterranean, wearing a casual, flowy, white linen dress, flat, super comfortable sandals and a sun hat, carrying a big bouquet of various, super fragrant flowers. Imagine how this smells would mix with the sea breeze and that’s what you have bottled in L’Eau d’Issey Pure... Absolutely devine!

L’Eau d’Issey and Alien had a salty and earthy lovechild. This fragrance is a masterpiece to my nose. I think anyone who likes both L’eau d’Issey and Alien would also enjoy this. The animatic dry down smells dirty/earthy and is perfection. This isn’t a sporty fragrance in my opinion. It’s an aquatic and earthy version of Alien. I adore this. Ropion is my favorite perfumer. You can tell this is his work. It has his stroke of genius written all over it.

Issey pure edp Second test. First test I felt this went bitter slightly Years later I’m fine with it. It’s wet and rounded like the original, this is more creamy fresh, watery woody. There’s supporting florals I suspect but not obvious like the original/others. Great longevity, sprayed around 1pm, it’s now 11pm I think this is the same feel as how bvlgari uses woods -they have a clear sparkly ness not heavy and thick. Try this before you buy :)

I am surprised about how much I like this perfume. It smells clean, fresh, floral, peaceful and zen-like. This is very different from the perfumes I normally gravitate towards, but I can't stop thinking about it since I tested it a couple of weeks ago. I find myself craving a scent like this to get a break from my sweeter, heavier perfumes. I think I'll have to get this for spring/summer 2018. Or even before that to wear to the office.

I liked, but wouldn't of worn the original as it has very strong associations with someone I used to know. Pure however, I love! Opening: Fresh aquatic Middle: white flowers Finish: Fresh aquatic, white flowers and a woody note. So great for a hot, humid Australian climate but still enough depth for all occasions. Dior Pure poison if you minus citrus and add some fresh aquatic notes.

Issey you are the man. Pure, edp, summer test, humid, gross, tow sprays to elbow. Love issey, this one is a bit bitter sometimes, not always, strangely, ok fine. Anyway I had this to hand and needed to give donna acqua by Valentino a boot up the bum. Anyway this made donna project better and eliminated the bitter. I like this in its own anyway, but hey, I just felt like a change. xx

This perfume is very calming. Love love love the white florals and the scent lasts all day for me. I also own pure nectar which is a little more sharper and sweeter, i find the dry down abit metallic for the pure nectar and thats why i prefer l'eau d'issey pure over that one. ill probably always have a bottle with me for the rest of my life

This was my high school scent. I finished the whole bottle, then luckily found it again at Marshalls in 2022. I'm almost through that one too. Since it's discontinued, I'm trying to stretch it out as long as I can. The longevity is incredible. My clothes still smell like it the next day, very clean. I get compliments on it all the time.

I'm discovering that I really like aquatic fragrances. They're just so fresh and clean, cheerful and comforting. This one is no different. I could just wrap myself in it. Beautiful.

I am so in love with this perfume. It smells like roses on a cool summer evening with a faint breeze and all is right in the world. All perfumes should smell like this .... lol

Slightly bitter Similar l'eau d'issey DNA, not exact, but this goes a bit bitter when I sniff up close. Must be chemistry in this blend

This liquid I imagine to be the teardrops of tiger Iillies. Wonderfully tranquil and such an appropriate name.

This is not a lily but a bouquet of lilies of the valley in icy water.

Cleanest water. No more words. So sad discontinued, or I can't find

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Writing of the EDP. Agree that the bottle top is less fun without the dew drop/pearl design, thought to myself when testing: "Oh! The lid is broken!" until upon closer inspection realized it's actually intended to dip in that way. Hmmm!! Instantaneous love for me. Was admiring the rose gold bottle for the Pure Nectar variant (the new design with the curved base for the "Pure" range is beautiful) but find the over-sweetened woody rose dominance of that a little too much and, character wise, it seems too large a leap from the fresh aquatic style of original L'eau d'Issey EDT. I find "Pure" so natural, so humid, greenhouse, vegetation. This simple "Pure" version, on the other hand, is a dream. A lily focused powdery aquatic on a smooth woody base - as opposed to the lotus and rose tart focus boasted by the original. This is muskier, more powdery, smoother, softer. Stays on par with the original with the classic bright, crisp, clean aquatic notes but without that harsh, biting calone/melon combo. Does however manage to retain the earthy freshness of the original, which is wonderful. A perfect counterpart to the original EDT (or my other favorite, "Noir Absolu"). I'm inclined to describe this as a modernised take on the original because for me it takes the place of the original in my collection as my preferred choice. It doesn't have the over-sweet woody notes I'm not keen on in many of the Issey flankers. I also prefer this to the EDP version of the original, which I was quite disappointed by. Really beautiful. I love it. Bought a 90ml right away. After wearing day in, day out, for a good few days: Longevity is good on me. Lasts all day though is soft past the first hour or so and I find myself reapplying once or twice in the afternoon/evening. Opening very reminiscent of original then scent morphs beautifully through to lily stage (best friend smells lemon here), then soft smooth creamy woody base. Holds on to the fresh water element throughout. The more accustomed I've become to this scent, the more adoration I have for it. The gentle jasmin here is so natural and fresh, I'm amazed it actually went unnoticed by me at first sniff. Niggle is that I wish it projected more, for longer. Love this glorious scent - so much so that it's become my summertime signature!

I don’t really get that much of a sea note (it’s present, but only barely). Is the overall scent reminiscent of the sea? Yes, but only modestly so. It’s definitely not a raw salty ocean fragrance in the vein of Womanity, so worry not. It is a modernized version of the original. The jasmine note is the most prominent to my nose, lily is a close second. It’s like if you 1) mixed the original L’eau de Issey with Alien, 2) remove the melon from the original and remove the indoles from Alien to make the composition smoother, 3) slightly dilute the resulting scent to make it more warm-weather friendly, 4) finally, add a pinch of salt for abit of maritime feel. Clean, fresh, classy and feminine. It’s a well-made, high-quality scent, and I like it. I imagine a demure, pretty suburban wife vacationing at a luxury beach resort with her husband and young kids, not in some exotic location, but in Santa Barbara or East Hampton. Her husband is also wearing an Issey pour homme summer flanker, and they are all just having a good, wholesome time. It smells of peace and contentment. I will use up my bottle but I probably will not repurchase, as much as I appreciate it, I feel like I may end up bored with this. I personally prefer my fresh fragrances to be citrusy and more invigorating, maybe with a touch of spice like pink pepper or cardamom, I like a little ‘pop’ and ‘sparkle’...this one gives me a more calm, clean and sophisticated feminine vibe, it’s quite smooth and velvety. The sillage and longevity are moderate, noticeable in a good way, can be used as an office scent, on a beach vacation, or as an elegant spring/summer go-to. If you are an Alien lover but wish there was a lighter, more watery and easy-to-wear version of it, this is the one. It is as much a flanker of L’eau de Issey as it is of Alien (could be a summer flanker of Alien). I used to wear Oceanus perfume oil by The Body Shop as a teen, and wearing this scent is like a distant reminder of that (they’re similar in mood...calm, clean, with an oceanic shower gel vibe).

I really like it - and this surprises me a lot, as I don't like l'eau d'issey. But I got a sample together with an order of 3 minis, and so I gave it a shot :-) I would have believed, that there was tuberose and probably also lily of the valley in this fragrance, but it is not in the given notes above. I totally get that someone compares it to Michael Kors, I just prefer this one. It has really taken me by surprise. I get white flowers up to high heaven, but also a green note that officially is not there either :-) and a very nice sharpness. The first half an hour is not to good though, I almost felt, I had dipped my wrist in some kind of dish washing soap, but then it settles and becomes really pleasant. It didn't last to long the first time I applied the fragrance. But the next time I reapplied after about one and a half hour, and this has made it last for around 4 hours, and it is still there though fading. EDIT 2.Nov 2016 After having had the pleasure of trying Elie Saab Le Parfum eau de toilettes, I must say, that they are quite a bit alike. Not twins maybe but close sisters. I'll have to stress that it is the edT of Le Parfum not the edP, because they are very different. It was so nice to get pleasantly surprised by a perfume, I didn't really expect anything from

After a long hunt for a fresh watery perfume I liked, I found this one and purchased it straight away. I tried the original Issey first and it was horrible so I am glad I tried the Pure version. I have been using it for a week now. It does not survive a full work day and needs topping up - on a very hot day it only last about an hour. I love the bottle shape however the bottle dispenses far too much perfume with each press - I have perfume running down my arms after a single press. I have mixed feeling about this perfume. The first application is lovely - really refreshing and makes me think of holidays and the smell of wood land after the rain. The middle part I am really not a fan of. There is something sharp and chemically which really offends my nose and overrides the fresh watery smells (rather like the original Issey) unfortunately this stage last for a few hours on my skin. The end smell however is nice - very flowery and the watery smell has disappeared as well as the horrible chemical smell. No one has commented about perfume so either it does not spread too far away or it just an inoffensive, unremarkable smell. I am glad I only bought a small bottle as I don't think I will be re buying.

I bought this by mistake a few years ago, thinking I bought the OG. I’ve actually never worn this, as there’s a fairly sharp, salty note in the opening that annoyed me to the point I couldn’t get past it. For some reason I don’t mind it so much now. I believe the scent has sweetened over time and perhaps the salt note has lost some of it’s sharpness, but I quite enjoy it now. The opening is still a bit sharp to my liking and the salt note in this still annoys me somewhat, but not to the point where I want to scrub it off and once the heart opens this fragrance is just gorgeous. The white flowers are a lot more intense than I thought and remembered, but the salt note keeps it fresh and zingy. It is fresh and sporty, yet very classy and pretty. There’s something translucent and a bit dewy about this too, which makes it so lovely for spring and summer. I do believe I like the OG better (although it’s been years since I last smelled it), but this one is a bit more sparkly I think. I wouldn’t recommend blind buying as the sharp saltiness is not everyone’s cup of tea. If you make out past the opening, this fragrance becomes quite addictive.

I ended up reaching for this quite a lot since I got it, and I like it a lot more than I did when I first purchased it (it was a blind buy). It’s just so elegant, clean, and a pure white floral (no citrus, no fruit, no vanilla), with an oceanic vibe. Love the tinge of salt. This one is beautiful and performance is great, it’s watery but not insipid. There is something wistful and nostalgic about this aroma...I mentioned before that it reminds me of The Body Shop’s Oceanus, specifically the perfume oil, I wore it as a teen 20 years ago. They don’t smell alike, but they have a very similar vibe: wistful, peaceful, kind of ‘shower-gel’ like, but in the most luxurious way possible. I get compliments on this one, it really stands out in a crowd of sweet mainstream scents, yet it doesn’t smell dated at all (unlike the original L’eau de Issey, which I do enjoy, but it smells like my aunt in the 90s and early 00s). I am contemplating repurchasing this once I run out, it’s a really good one, I’m so glad I discovered it.

I blind bought this a year ago, and then blind bought it again, so apparently I liked the idea but it didn’t make much of an impression! My first adult perfume was Issey Miyake L’eau d’Issey, bought in duty free in 2000, just after I moved to the UK, and I have a bit of a soft spot for his fragrances for that. I think this is the safest scent in my collection so far, I like it for its bright, clean scent, it’s definitely a ‘day in the office’, and I’ve started carrying it in my work bag for when I need a spritz in the day. I will use it up for that, and then the other bottle, but wouldn’t buy it again. I like a stronger scent for me, and this is also a little more fem-leaning for my taste. But, overall, it’s harmonious and, clearly, a safe blind buy.

Interesting...I would definitely wear it for a day sailing. It does remind me of a sunny day at the yacht club. (No millionaire here, I sail a Dinghie.) I would classify this a nice outdoor event perfume, it's sporty! Also it reminded me of something else I have, 4711 Acqua Colonia Intense, Pure Breeze Of Himalaya by 4711. The difference here, the Marine sea notes are called Ozonic mountain air instead. The middle lilly/ citrus/ rose combination and the slight Cashmeran musky base are very similar to each other. So if you love one you would like the other, only 4711 is more affordable and lasts longer because it is an intense type of cologne. I would not wear them as an everyday perfume, but lovely for the correct occasion.

Aquatic. Hard to describe. It smells to me like rainwater rather than sea. Floral notes accompany it, but is it a lily, is it rose? - I am not sure. First hour in it and I do not feel either jasmin or orange blossom, but a bit of ambergris. It is similar to the L'eau d'Issey classic. Memory only it would be hard to find any difference. Quite unisex. Both sexes will enjoy it. For an aquatic it is quite elegant and casual at the same time. Coparing it with L'Eau D'Issey Une goutte sur un Petale which is sweeter, more floral, and more feminite: Pure is simpler, more aqualitic and calmer. It has a presence and very good longevity. I also noticed that it leaves a beautiful floral trail.

I completely understand when I read people saying this perfume is so 90s - super clean, fresh, floral in the way you'd expect the sophisticated lady at the office to smell like. On opening, it is sharp and I can smell the marine notes. It is wonderful. As it dries down however, you are left with this gorgeous white flower bouquet (to me, jasmine and lily mostly. Can not really get the rose; just me?). It is a bit heady for sure at first but it does get better within about 30 minutes, at least on me. I really like it. I think it is a perfect office wear - or I can imagine myself wearing this on a very hot summer day.

I am wearing heavy white winter linen dress today. I have always perfumed by colour. Dug this out as I wanted a fresher cleaner white than my white patchouli or heavy white florals. This is not crisp white though. Opens really oceanic on me, then disappears for a bit, unidentified floral but mostly smells very creamy and rounded. Less watery than original and lasts ages. Will never be in my top 10 but I like it. Got it when it launched and still have over half left, so i don't visit it often but i get lots of compliments.

i tried it multiple times on skin and clothes, absolutely loved it and was very excited to buy it. totally preferred it over the original version because i don't like melon and cucumber notes. now i have it and... i kinda hate it? suddenly the lily and jasmine override and strangle all the fresh, watery, salty notes i loved so much initially. the bonus of longevity of the scent turned into a downside, it's very hard to get rid of. idk what happened, maybe covid did something to my nose, or the weather isn't right.

This scent is light, fresh, watery, and absolutely perfect for spring. I don’t pick up any spicy notes, like some reviewers have mentioned, nor do I think the scent is harsh. The sillage is pretty good for it being such a fresh perfume, and the longevity was fairly decent as well. This fragrance is reminiscent of the fresh, watery perfumes that were popular in the 90’s, though it does turn a bit more floral once it dries down. Overall though, this is a pleasant, calming scent that I enjoy a lot.

Opening is soapy, then some mild, peppery florals come out to play followed by a mild aquatic scent. Smells a bit generic, like a papery magazine perfume sample. In small doses an inoffensive office scent.Reminds me a bit of Myth by Brooklyn Ellis, but with a more aquatic dry down. Silage is more of a skin scent. While I’m enjoying my sample, I’m not sure it’s noteworthy enough to warrant a full bottle personally.

I tried the EDP .. at first it was yuk.. I couldn't put my finger on the weird smell.. fast-forward to the dry down and " Oh My Goodness" the dry down is to die for !!!!!! Love this .. a gorgeous, natural Jasmine to me, like its been raining and the sun has just come out to warm the Jasmine bush outside .. very Fresh and beautiful. I bought the 100ml and the 30 ml for my purse for when it warms up .

This smells high class. It is very very fresh, not sweet at all, and very strong. If I spray myself more than two times, it's overbearing and could make me nauseous (I don't know why aquatic perfumes have that effect on me). This bears a strong resemblance to A Drop D'Issey, although I like A Drop better than this one. It's more palatable. Very good description by @Marialena888m below.

Longevity is excellent for this one. I applied it in the morning before I left the house and now, 12 hours later, I can still smell it! It's a strongish scent and it's difficult to control the amount dispensed at each spray, so I give a squirt and walk through the 'cloud'. It has the same DNA as the original but I think it's less sweet and more minimalistic.

On my skin, this fragrance opens clean and crisp then quickly settles into the scent of jasmine on a warm summer day. The hint of rose is noticeable but intermittent and brief. The wood notes keep this scent warm and do a great job of keeping the florals uplifted. I like this fragrance. For me, it's a great choice for summer afternoon casual wear.

It smells like spring. It smells like a bouquet of the first spring flowers with lily-of-the-valley being most prominent. The bouquet is green, fresh, full of water and fresh life. It's a really beautiful composition. In the base it's more green and wet-woody, like some driftwood. It's perfect for end of the winter/beginning of spring.

I'm more of a sweet scent person, but this is just so fresh and secretive that made me feel sophisticated through all day. The only thing I don't like is that I could get used to the smell too fast... It may seem like it needs reapplication, but actually is still there.

I like all the scents from this line. This one's good, just like the original EDT. Fresh and aquatic scent, main notes seem to be white flowers, mostly jasmine and lily. Very mild sweetness and pureness of the spring water. Not bitter or offensive in any way. Very nice!

Exquisite lilly and jasmine that delivers a sombre ambiance. The whole construct is excellence itself. Linear. Lasts a long time on me in all temperatures. Brings to mind the ice-coolness of Purdey (as played by the equally poised Joanna Lumley).

Yesterday I tried this on. When I woke up this morning I still smelled it on my wrist. The longevity of this scent is incredible. The name suits the scent, it smells so pure and white. Lovely

This is a sharp, spicy aquatic scent that is no longer on the market. I think his scents have a polarizing effect. My boyfriend at the time did not like it but others gave me compliments.

floral, strong, fresh, clean, only slightly aquatic and a very purfumey purfume. the first time I smelled it gave me the worst headache of my life! its quite nice though.

nice, maybe a little green, good longevity, a bit off-putting green-ness in the opening, but calms down to be light and pleasant

Is it just me or is the design of the new bottle a step back??

Sour lily-of-the-valley and marine notes. Cannot wear it.

Despite the sea note listed, I thankfully don't find it strong. It's somewhat similar to the original l'Eau d'Issey. If you have that one, you won't likely need this. This one may be just a tad bit more transparent, more marine, and not as sharp, but really, the difference is not that drastic. Good longevity and sillage. I sprayed once on my left arm and I was able to catch whiffs of it for ten minutes through the two-layered mask. I have to say it's pretty good. All in all, decent and feminine. I would not mind choosing either this one or the original over the other. The original is longer-lasting, but this one is more summery and not as screechy. Edit: I prefer l'Eau d'Issey Pure EdT over either this one or the original. That EdT is fresher, more citrusy, and not as marine.