L’Eau Super Majeure d’Issey

L’Eau Super Majeure d’Issey presents a uniquely deep, salty, and woody aquatic profile that stands apart from typical blue fragrances. It opens with a sharp, herbal burst of clary sage and rosemary, quickly layered with sea salt and mineral notes, creating an intense, almost metallic impression that some find initially overwhelming or even unpleasant. The fragrance evolves into a complex, smoky, sweet-woody base centered around vanilla, tonka bean, cashmeran, and mossy amberwood, giving it a textured, almost incense-like depth. While the classic Issey line once embraced a more clean, fresh aquatic style, this version leans into a darker, more mature aesthetic with a pronounced tactile quality, akin to a walk through a damp, sunlit forest after rain. It excels in cooler weather, where its smoky, salty, and slightly sweet profile remains balanced and comforting. Many users note that it rewards patience—giving way to greater appreciation after the initial sharp notes settle. Despite its synthetic roots, the scent achieves a surprisingly coherent and luxurious aura, especially in moderate to strong projection, with clocking up to 8 hours of performance. It performs reliably in warm weather, but its sweet and smoky profile can become overwhelming in high heat and humidity, rendering it best suited for spring, fall, and even colder summer evenings.