Issey Miyake Le Sel de Mer
4.2
Overall
Accords
marine
salty
woody
amber
aromatic
smoky
Notes Pyramid
Top
SaltSeaweed
Heart
Incense
Base
CedarwoodAmberOakmoss
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Strong projection and excellent longevity (8+ hours).
- ✅ Fresh, clean marine vibe that feels like a summer beach day.
- ✅ Versatile enough for both daytime and evening wear.
- ✅ Compliments received frequently, especially in warm weather.
- ✅ A bracing, mineral sea breeze with a smoky‑woody undertone.
- ✅ Long longevity (6‑10 h) with moderate projection makes it reliable for all‑day wear.
- ✅ The salty‑marine opening is praised as clean, fresh and very compliment‑getting.
- ✅ Considered a safe blind‑buy for summer and spring office wear.
- ❌ Seaweed note can feel overly synthetic or “toilet‑cleaner” to some noses.
- ❌ Incense in the heart is perceived as too heavy or smoky by certain users.
- ❌ Considered redundant by those who already own the original EDT.
- ❌ Some reviewers find the scent too salty or reminiscent of soap.
- ❌ Some users describe the scent as smelling like soap or a toilet cleaner.
- ❌ The seaweed note can be overwhelming and synthetic for certain noses.
- ❌ Incense is perceived as too heavy or off‑putting by several reviewers.
- ❌ A few find the dry‑down too warm for hot summer days.
