Fragrance comparison

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men vs Amai Mizu

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men

Issey Miyake

4.44224 votes

Rank #24,419 CitrusAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

Amai Mizu

Alexandria Fragrances

4.2313 votes

Rank #41,133 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Amai Mizu
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men3/5

Amai Mizu2/5

Ratings & consensus: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amai Mizu
Sillage & projection: Amai Mizu
Value for money: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenIssey Miyake

Amai MizuAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 59%

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

224 votes

46%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmai Mizu

SillageAmai Mizu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value50

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

sweet65%

green56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

YuzuTangerineLemon VerbenaLotusMuskSandalwoodCypressCorianderSaffronThymeGeraniumNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

YuzuTahitian VetiverMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon VerbenaCedarSandalwoodSageAmberBlue LotusNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Lemon Verbena, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall60

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,133

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men by Issey Miyake opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, sour tangerine, and bright lemon verbena. Designed specifically for high heat, the fragrance bypasses the heavy spice of the original 1994 release in favor of an airy aquatic character. As the initial citrus bite softens, …

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Amai Mizu opens with a bright, zesty mix of yuzu, mandarin, bergamot and lemon verbena, then settles into an aromatic heart of sage, tarragon, coriander and soft florals. The dry down adds vetiver, cedar, sandalwood, musk and amber, giving it a clean woody finish. It reads fresh, herbal and lightly spicy rather than s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men or Amai Mizu?

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men takes 3 of 5 categories. L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men is rated 4.44/5 from 224 votes; Amai Mizu is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Amai Mizu for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men or Amai Mizu?

They last about the same: Amai Mizu 64/100, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men or Amai Mizu?

Amai Mizu projects furthest (Amai Mizu 73/100, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men and Amai Mizu smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Lemon Verbena, Sandalwood and Nutmeg.

Is L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men or Amai Mizu better for summer or winter?

Amai Mizu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men and Amai Mizu?

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men features Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon Verbena, Lotus and Musk. Amai Mizu features Yuzu, Tahitian Vetiver, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon Verbena.