Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey: released in 1992, floral, fresh and white floral, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey dupe we found is Fragonard Ile d'Amour — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragonard Ile d'Amour | 83% | about $30* (−65%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Calvin Klein Escape | 81% | about $35* (−59%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Salvador Dali Dalistyle | 78% | about $25 (−71%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers | 76% | about $25* (−71%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Yves Rocher Ming Shu | 86% | about $30* (−65%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the delicate ozonic floral delicacy reminiscent of L'Eau d'Issey with a soft, breezy oceanic finish.
It shares its floral, white floral and fresh accords with Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 425 community ratings.
Evokes the aqueous, fruity floral character of L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake, leaning into a slightly more noticeable green and peachy sweetness.
It shares its fruity, floral and fresh accords with Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey, opens on Melon too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,376 community ratings.
Presents a fruity-aquatic freshness in the same family as L'Eau d'Issey, infused with clean lotus and watery notes.
It shares its floral, fruity and aquatic accords with Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey, opens on Lotus too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 831 community ratings.
Recalls the bright, uplifting floral energy of L'Eau d'Issey, though offering a warmer, more golden fruit-and-melon prominence.
It shares its fruity, floral and fresh accords with Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey, opens on Melon too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 6,083 community ratings.
Shares the same aquatic, watery floral transparency found in L'Eau d'Issey, delivering a similarly refreshing lily and lotus impression.
It shares its floral, aquatic and fresh accords with Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 1,881 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Salvador Dali Dalistyle, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey.
Calvin Klein Escape, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey.
Yves Rocher Ming Shu, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey itself sells from $25.19 (25 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragonard Ile d'Amour saves you about $75 a year against Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Calvin Klein Escape comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-03.