My sister is five years older than me, and as a thirteen year old I was always overly jealous of her clothes, make up and of course perfumes, which at the time was L'eau de issey by Issey Miake. When she came to the end of each bottle she would always give me the last few drops and I would wear it with pride going to school for a few weeks smelling like a lady! I still think the florally perfume is beautiful, and should be worn by young women (or young at heart), as the musky\woody undertones do convey a hint of maturity and sophistication. L'eau

de issey, although more expensive than a lot of competition out there, is long lasting and can be worn day or night. Although it was launched in 1992, the perfume is still selling strong today.

The Range
Like many designers before and after, Issey Miake has brought out a range of fragrances for men and women.
The L'ea de Issey can be purchased in a variety of sizes (including handy travel sized), giftpacks, body lotions and showergels.

Prices
The Issey Miake range (including toiletries) is priced from $15-$90.

Where to buy
Issey Miake stores can be found across the world. Go to www.isseymiake.co.jp for the store locator.
You can also pick it up at well stocked department stores such as Nordstrom.