A burst of spring freshness (that arrived on a chilly winter's day) is just what's needed during this freezing winter weather, says editor Trudi Brewer. Who shares the new chapter in Issey Miyake's fragrance story.
Read on to find out why we're swooning over this lilac-inspired fragrance.
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It's been 30 years since Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake created his famous water-inspired scent L'eau d'Issey. It was a freshwater floral, androgynous, minimal and on-trend back in 1992. Fast forward to today, and Miyake's fascination with water remains. However, this time it's the symbol of renewal that starts with a delicate early bloomer, the lilac.
“Miyake’s new creation is the perfect juxtaposition of freshness and warmth while being nicely balanced by musky woods.”
Issey Miyake a drop d’issey, from 30 ml, $96
What’s in it?
With the scent of a spring bouquet, this newbie champions the lilac flower inspired by nature with a bit of help from green chemistry. The smell of fresh lilac (like a blend of gardenia and jasmine) is not easily extracted from the flower for perfume, but thanks to the creative talents of Spanish perfumer Ane Ayo, this fragrance is unique. Enhanced by summery orange blossom, Damask rose, almond milk and the musky warmth of cedarwood with vanilla, this fragrance is instantly refreshing. Inspired by a "drop within a drop'', the bottle was designed to lie flat on its side, making it easy to pick up and spritz from the nozzle built into the white, textured cap.
Why do we like it?
A good sign of a stunning scent is how often I smell my wrist after trying it. And right now, it is every few minutes. Miyake's new creation is the perfect juxtaposition of freshness and warmth while being nicely balanced by musky woods. I love the bottle's look as much as I love how it smells. It has joined the list of one of those fragrances I can't wait to wear again.