Lumière d’Issey

Similar to Prada’s Paradoxe, but nonetheless beautiful. For neroli/orange blossoms/freesia fans, this is a safe blind buy in my opinion. It’s very airy, white floral dominant, clean musk with a hint of woods, very faint though on the woods. I loved the shape of the bottle it looks elegant and classy, different from most designers bottles nowadays, but it think it is made of plastic. At least the lid is plastic for sure, which cheapens the experience and the way I view this perfume. For some people it’s just the perfume that matters, I care about the presentation and packaging when I decide whether to buy or pass on a product. Lumiere d’Issey it’s a through and through spring and summer season fragrance. It’s moderate in longevity and low in sillage. I would like a bottle of this in the future, maybe for next spring, but only once the price drops from what’s sold for currently. Very nice and mass appealing but nothing new. And if you have the OG Prada, you definitely don’t need Lumiere d’Issey. Or if you own several sheer, light orange blossoms centric fragrances, you have the same DNA as in this most likely. Nice but redundant for me!

Opens quite solar with a bright citrus note from green mandarin. As it dried down the florals (orange blossom & freesia) & white musk took center stage over a creamy base of sandalwood. I found it delightful. It maintained a bright character throughout the wear while teasing a light amber element. This is a fun wear. It is not overcomplicated, and also not over-priced. I suspect most people will miss it entirely in the deluge of new fragrance releases this spring many of which seem to focus on sugary candy.

I usually gravitate toward (winter) beast-mode fragrances with cloying tendencies, but I’ve been searching for something more versatile, like an all-round scent for any occasion that smells amazing without being overpowering for the warmer months. I got a tester of this one, and I’m glad I did because it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. It could make a great signature scent if that’s what you’re after. I’m getting the biggest bottle, that's for sure.

I just received it from France today , and I love it..it has been a long time since a perfume has made me think what a quality fragrance, with personality, it is a fresh floral, with a warm undertone..I just tried it once, so might change my review, but I will definitely buy it again..it smells pretty, feminine, the pistachio gives it a unique vibe...great perfume, great designer..I love Libre, this isn’t like it, even less like Paradoxe..

This fragrance is delicious. I love wearing this and yes, it's a sweet fruity floral in the family of prada paradoxe intense or donna born in roma, but a bit more or notched sexy. I love it and people around me like it. If you're looking for musky niche screech, this ain't it!