Everyone has talent. But in order for it to bring in millions of profits, it requires titanic work and a little bit of luck. The Japanese designer Issei Miyake showed all this in his stormy and diverse activity. He was born in Hiroshima in 1938, and at the age of seven he witnessed an atomic explosion that claimed millions of lives. He himself did not die by a miracle. The surviving relatives sent the boy to school - first general education, and then art. The child showed remarkable talent. Due to his phenomenal performance, he became the first designer of clothes from Japan, which Europeans recognized. His collection, “A Song of Fabric and Stone,” created the worldwide name of Issy Miyaki. Perfume was the next experiment of a brilliant designer in the field of high fashion. He created the first fragrance in 1992. Two years later, Issei Miyaki pleased the strong half of humanity with a men's perfume. In this article we will give a brief overview of the rich aromatic collection of the fashion house.
General Characteristics of Issy Miyaki Spirits
A distinctive feature of the brand is absolute, bold originality. The Japanese designer, in the development of clothing models, adhered to unconventional cut lines, followed his inner sense of beauty, strove for originality. His unusual accessories and draperies created a name for the fashion house. The same originality and originality were absorbed by themselves and the spirits of Issy Miyaki. The perfume collection now has 82 aromas. And each of them is unique. The first fragrance, “L'O d'Issay” (1992) is still relevant and in demand. To create compositions, the fashion house attracts the best perfumers of our time - Dominic Ropion, Alberto Morillos and others. Despite the fact that in 2007 the designer retired, he continues to closely monitor the general direction of aromas produced under the brand name of his name. These compositions conquer a unique mix of Western culture and Oriental philosophy. In this article, we will describe the most famous fragrances and the new product that will be released in 2018.
L'Eau d'Issey
“The first pancake is always lumpy” - this is not said about Issi Miyaki. Spirits, released in 1992, caused a boom in the United States, and now they remain very popular. In “Water Issei” (the name of the perfume is translated), the unconventional thinking of the designer was fully manifested. The bottle itself, resembling an icicle, is associated with the glacial freshness of the Japanese mountains. But behind the first impression of clear meltwater, the second comes ... Here it is - a spring forest with an awakening nature: cyclamen, lotus, freesia, lily, peony and lily of the valley are heard. The ripe melon nicely sweetens the sharpness of the flower bouquet and is noblely tinted by white cedar, osmanthus, sandalwood, musk and ambergris. The creator of the composition is the famous perfumer Jacques Cavalier.
Line A Scent
The first fragrance of the “A Scent” collection appeared in 2009, and over the next two years was replenished with the flankers “O de Parfum Florale” and “Soleil de Neroli”. Despite the fact that the fashion house likes to produce unisex fragrances, these perfumes Issei Miyaki are female. Why did the perfumes of the “A Scent” collection earn such world fame? Perfumer Daphne Bugey commissioned by the master tried to embody the image of Japanese mountains beloved by the designer in perfume. The composition begins very simply and transparently. Citrus notes of amalfi lemon surrounded by green verbena suggest that it is a masculine fragrance. But behind this Japanese minimalism lies a rich floral bouquet. And he does not keep himself waiting. Fresh citrus notes have not yet heard, as you are enveloped in the sweet fragrances of hyacinth and jasmine. Galbanum gives the composition softness, and Virginian cedar adds a noble restraint.
“Night of Issei” (2014)
In the review, it is absolutely impossible to ignore the men's perfumes of Issei Miyake, which are called "Nuit." Judging by the shape of the bottle, they are a continuation of the theme of "L'O pur Omm" in 2009. But the black color of the glass as if from corrugated fabric causes an association with hypnotic and magical night. Perfumers Lok Dong and Dominic Ropion worked on the creation of the aroma. He was ordered olfactory ode to trees. What happened? In general, the composition is characterized as woody-spicy, with expressive skin accents. It opens, as in many Miyaki flavors, minimalist - with fresh citrus notes of bergamot and grapefruit. But right there you are captivated by the fragrance of expensive leather, which seems to transfer to the interior of a new car. This dominant is beautifully framed by the spicy aromas of pink and black pepper, tonka bean, patchouli and vetiver. Of course, perfumers have not forgotten about wood. There are many dry and warm nuances here. This is both sandalwood and ebony. And in conclusion, like a drop of magic to the night forest, incense sounds.
"Fire Issei"
A red ball, and in it glowing coals flicker ... One really wants to take it in the palm of your hand to warm your numb fingers. The bottle of these women's perfumes is completely different from the cone-shaped bottles of the brand! The fragrance "Le Few d'Issay" was released in 1998 from the easy hands of perfumer Jacques Cavallier. He was ordered oriental wood composition for women. These perfumes are described by Issy Miyaki as ideal for dank and cold weather. They warm with mahogany warmth, sweet vanilla, caramel, sandalwood, a mixture of peppers and soft floral notes.
2018 perfume
Rumors have already leaked to the press about the imminent release of a new fragrance of a fashion brand. It is called "Water Issei Pure Nectar Perfume." Perfumers Dominic Ropion and Fanny Bel created the composition. Perfume bottle is traditionally made in the form of a thin drop-icicle. But it is such a delicate pink tint that there is no doubt - there can be no talk of any unisex. The composition opens with a juicy and sweet pear. In the heart of the fragrance is a pink bouquet framed by aquatic notes. And the base is a cozy and warm sandalwood, cashmeran and ambergris. These perfumes by Issei Miyake “Letual” and other perfume shops in Russia have not yet received. How much will this new product cost? Most likely, like the perfumes of 2017, “Summer Water from Issei” is about 70 euros per hundred milliliters.