L'eau D'issey Pour Homme Shade Of Lagoon Issey Miyake

For Men
Eau de Toilette
Year: 2019
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate
Longevity
Summer
Best Season
Casual
Best For

Fragrance Story

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon by Issey Miyake is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Aurélien Guichard. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger and Cardamom; middle notes are Sea Notes, Cypress, Geranium and Galbanum; base notes are Ambroxan, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver.

Composition Profile

aromatic 100%
citrus 85%
woody 70%
marine 60%
musky 50%
fresh spicy 40%
amber 35%
warm spicy 30%
green 25%
salty 20%

About the Perfumer

Aurélien Guichard

Aurélien Guichard

Aurélien Guichard is a French perfumer and the creative director of Givaudan's prestigious Fragrance Division, known for his deep expertise in natural ingredients. His style balances modern minimalism with rich, textured accords, often highlighting woody, aromatic, or green notes with unexpected contrasts. He created the iconic Bond No 9 Chinatown, a bold floral gourmand, and the crisp, verdant Azzaro Aqua Verde, demonstrating his range from opulent to fresh. Guichard's work has helped define contemporary luxury perfumery through its refined yet accessible character.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Grapefruit Grapefruit
Lime Lime
Ginger Ginger
Cardamom Cardamom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Sea Notes Sea Notes
Cypress Cypress
Geranium Geranium
Galbanum Galbanum

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Ambroxan Ambroxan
Cedar Cedar
Musk Musk
Vetiver Vetiver
Unique Character

L'eau D'issey Pour Homme Shade Of Lagoon Issey Miyake by Issey Miyake offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

L'eau D'issey Pour Homme Shade Of Lagoon Issey Miyake embodies the distinctive style of Issey Miyake while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Wanderer Archetype: Portrait of L'eau D'issey Pour Homme Shade Of Lagoon Issey Miyake

Essence

The man who chooses L'eau D'issey Pour Homme Shade Of Lagoon is, at his core, a Seeker-an archetype defined by restlessness, curiosity, and an insatiable hunger for meaning. He is not content with the mundane, nor does he settle for the well-trodden path. The fragrance itself, with its aquatic freshness, woody depth, and subtle spice, mirrors his nature: fluid yet grounded, elusive yet present. Like the lagoon it evokes, he is a place of quiet mystery, where the surface shimmers with tranquility while beneath it stirs an undercurrent of longing.

Philosophy & Values

His philosophy is one of becoming rather than being. He does not cling to fixed identities, for he knows that stagnation is a slow death. He values authenticity above all, despising pretense and hollow social rituals. Yet, he is not a rebel for rebellion’s sake-his defiance is quiet, a refusal to conform to expectations that do not serve his inner truth.

He believes in the sacredness of solitude, yet he is not a hermit. His relationships are few but profound, built on mutual respect and intellectual kinship. He does not suffer fools, nor does he tolerate emotional manipulation. His love is deep but never possessive; he understands that to hold too tightly is to suffocate what he cherishes.

Shadow

But the Seeker is not without his burdens. His greatest strength-his relentless pursuit of meaning-can become his greatest flaw. When unchecked, his restlessness turns into dissatisfaction, a perpetual sense that the next horizon will finally bring fulfillment. He may grow impatient with those who cannot match his pace, dismissing them as stagnant or unenlightened. His independence, so vital to his spirit, can harden into emotional detachment, leaving loved ones feeling like waypoints rather than destinations.

There is also the danger of over-intellectualization-using thought as a shield against raw emotion. He may rationalize his way out of vulnerability, mistaking depth of analysis for depth of feeling. The lagoon’s calm surface can, at times, conceal a reluctance to dive into the murkier waters of his own heart.

Conclusion

His life is one of movement-not necessarily physical, though he may travel often, but in the way he thinks, feels, and engages with the world. He is drawn to experiences that expand his understanding: philosophy, art, the sciences, or the quiet wisdom of nature. His tastes are refined but not ostentatious; he prefers the understated elegance of minimalist design, the weight of a well-bound book, the texture of raw linen or aged leather. He wears his style effortlessly, favoring neutral tones with occasional bursts of deep blue or moss green-colors that echo the lagoon’s shifting hues.

He is not a man of rigid routine. His days unfold with a rhythm that allows for spontaneity, though he is disciplined in his pursuits. He may work in a creative field-design, writing, or academia-or in a profession that grants him autonomy and intellectual stimulation. If confined to drudgery, he withers; his soul demands room to breathe.