This month? We try out Issey Miyake Le Sel D’Issey Eau de Toilette Refillable…
For approximately half a century, Issey Miyake has occupied a distinct space where fashion, architecture and scent quietly intersect. Founded in Japan in 1970, the house built its reputation on restraint, innovation and a reverence for nature filtered through modern design. Its fragrances follow the same philosophy: clean but complex, thoughtful rather than loud and grounded in ideas that feel timeless rather than trend driven. And we can’t get enough.
Neither can the brand and it’s Le Sel d’Issey Eau de Toilette Refillable is the perfect expression of its timeless mindset. Inspired by salt as a natural force, the fragrance explores contrast: freshness and warmth, mineral sharpness and skin-level comfort. On first spritz, the eau is crisp and airy, led by a saline accord that feels like ocean air. Ginger notes quickly waft in bringing energy and brightness, while marine notes add a clean emerge. Next, a smoky and sharp variation of vetiver delivers an earthy, grounding confidence before smooth and understated woody notes follow, rounded out by soft and green oakmoss for a natural, worn-in vibe. The overall effect is elegant and modern, with a subtle masculinity that evolves slowly and feels intentional.
The fragrance’s heavy glass bottle with its clean lines mirrors that restraint. Sculptural and minimal, it plays with transparency and light, echoing the idea of salt crystallized in glass. Its refillable too, reflecting Issey Miyake’s long-standing commitment to responsible innovation. Rather than replacing the entire bottle, the refill system allows you to replenish the fragrance while reducing waste, which in our opinion is the definition of understated yet meaningful luxury.
Issey Miyake Le Sel d’Issey Eau de Toilette Refillable, $158 for 100 ml, available at Shoppers Drug Mart.
