Discover l'eau d'issey pour homme, a truly timeless fragrance. As issey miyake's first perfume for men, l'eau d'issey pour homme has established itself as a signature reference in the world of men's perfumery and aftershave. Strength and balance these are the two qualities that unite the fragrance. Upon first spritz, you're greeted with the vibrant freshness of yuzu, the iconic japanese citrus, and tangerine. In the heart, water lily creates the aquatic facet of l'eau d'issey pour homme, balanced by warm spicy notes. Tobacco, vetiver, and sandalwood channel an energy which evokes that of a powerful waterfall, making the fragrance assertive and masculine. Top notes yuzu, lemon, bergamot, lemon verbena, mandarin orange, cypress, calone, coriander, tarragon and sage. Middle notes blue lotus, nutmeg, lily of the valley, saffron, bourbon geranium, ceylon cinnamon and mignonette. Base notes tahitian vetiver, musk, cedar, sandalwood, tobacco and amber. The iconic bottle of l'eau d'issey pour homme has transcended time as well. Inspired by waterfalls as well, the slender, contemporary glass widens at the base and stands in contrast with the light grey hood. What was the inspiration behind l'eau d'issey pour homme? The perfumer, jacques cavalier, was inspired by traditional japanese baths and the smell of yuzu, a citrus typical to japan. To use warmth intensifies fragrance. Apply it to your body's warmest points, such as the creases of your elbows and wrists for more strength and longevity. Avoid rubbing or dabbing after application, as this can break down the fragrance. For wrist application, apply the fragrance after hand washing which can rinse off the scent.