Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum

This year, Issey Miyake has introduced a new flanker to brand's iconic L'eau d'Issey (1993). To be accurate, Pure Nectar de Parfum is a sweet fruity sister of L'eau d'Issey Pure EDP, which was announced in 2016 as the second chapter in the history of L'eau d'Issey. 

The Nectar Edition represents "the ultimate stage in the metamorphosis of water, from see to dew and from dew to rose."

Top notes: Pear

Middle notes: Aquatic Accord, Honey, Rose Absolute

Base Note:  Ambergris, Cashmeran, Sandalwood

Now, I did know that I'd like L'eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum even before the first spritz. I like fragrances with a rose accord and the base notes - Ambergris, Cashmeran, and Sandalwood - guarantee an elegantly sexy drydown. I couldn't be entirely sure if I would love the perfume, though. I've had mixed experience with fruity notes and same goes for honey accords so I did not know how they would play out on me. You can say I was almost anxious to find out if the nectar inside was as beautiful as the feminine minimalistic exterior.

It opens sweet but not in a cloying or sticky way. On me, that juicy pear note is realistic but does not linger too long. I don't miss it much because the transition to the next stage is so quick and smooth and what comes next is even better. The signature aquatic note is clearly there but softened by the sweetness of honey, which I appreciate so much. And, there the prettiest roses await. The last stage is a creamy skin scent that lingers and lingers. 

I am delighted (and surprised) that L'eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum is essentially a rosy scent on me, and fresh and unique one as well. "From dew to rose", indeed. 

Pure Nectar de Parfum is one of the most surprising and pleasant finds of this spring. It is very easy to wear yet it tells me an interesting and coherent story with a happy ending. I love that the scent is never overwhelming nor obnoxious despite the clear presence that fetches many compliments.

Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey Pure Nectar de Parfum is available exclusively at Ulta.

Thanks for reading. Have you tried this latest offering from the Issey Miyake house? What are your thoughts?

*Press sample was provided by the brand's PR for consideration. All opinions are mine.