Les Nuits D'Izu

I like this one more and more the longer I wear it. At first I wasn't sure, because it seemed to me more of a green floral than the citrus aromatic I was expecting. I get mostly yuzu and rose here with a touch of aromatic woods. The woodiness is of green character, like the inside of a broken twig. Overall, this is a very pretty, light, somewhat watery and transparent floral with a nice bite to it. I find the sillage and longevity to be medium - similar to an eau de toilette (ie. better than a cologne, but less than an eau de parfum)

This is another one of the KM citrus series, so I knew more or less what to expect from it. I was also not surprised when the Luckyscent spray vial dribbled instead of spraying. Izu starts off with a sharp citrusy scent that’s mostly lemon peel with a slightly green and woody undercurrent. According to the notes, the citrus component is supposed to be yuzu, but if it’s the real thing it doesn’t come through as the full, smooth, rich, fruity scent of natural yuzu oil. Maybe there’s some Yuzuzest, or similar aroma chemical in there, but it isn’t the yuzu I know and love. It’s nice, though. Eventually the scent dries down into a nice, powdery floral musk. To me, Les Nuits d’Izu is a strong and long-lasting green woody citrus scent, with plenty of sillage. The drydown persists on clothing for a day or more.

Thank you Keiko and Fragrantica for an opportunity to try this fragrance! I don't know why it's advertised as unisex: on me, it was a gentle feminine fragrance, floral and light, but exquisite and beautiful at the same time; it's more of a sweet floral on me (rose and jasmine rounds it up), no sharp citruses here, absolutely delightful)) the only drawback was that it didn't last long at all... the longevity is more similar to cologne than eau de parfum, which is probably the whole point of this line.

Soapy green citrus that smells better than it sounds. Yuzu and Hinoki are most prominent and give the aromatic cologne vibe in Les Nuits D'Izu. I'm not sure what is responsible for the soapy effect but overall it feels relaxing, not quite what I would have in mind for the Rivieria- French or Japanese, but it does bring to mind indulgent spa treatments in a luxurious setting. This projects really well but longevity is about average. Not quite my cup of tea but maybe yours? :)

While I don’t often reach for fragrances that are considered light or fresh, Keiko Mecheri’s Les Nuit d’Izu is a scent that does these things exactly the way I like them. Les Nuit d’Izu is a poem, not a haiku, but perhaps a bittersweet tanka consisting of transparent green woods and sharp soapy florals, tempered by soft mosses and the musky powder of blooming citrus. It awoke in me a deep sense of nostalgia and it was driving me nuts because I couldn’t put my finger on what it reminded me of. I think Les Nuits d’Izu is a more posh version of Cotton Blossom, my favorite Bath and Body Works scent that’s gone through so many iterations that I’m not even sure what it’s called anymore. Cotton Blossom was a dreamy treat of white musk, soapy florals, and a hint of linens drying in the breeze high on a seaside cliff. It marked a time in my life filled with brief moments of tremulous hope tucked inside dark pockets of blinding despair. Les Nuits d’Izu shares many of these aspects, note-wise anyway, but with an intimate sense of midlife perspective from someone looking backward rather than forward. I feel like this perfume I am wearing today is the evolution and maturity of the body spray that I wore back then. I love it, but I don’t know if I can justify a full bottle when I’ve already got something that smells so similar. With maturity comes restraint and an obligation to fiscal responsibility after all. HAHA, that was a joke. You know I am going to buy a bottle.