#280 INSPIRED BY... Le Sel d’Issey by Issey Miyake

Top Notes: Bergamot, Sea Salt, Grapefruit

Middle Notes: Iris, Geranium, Cypress

Base Notes: Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver

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OPENING – THE FIRST IMPRESSION

From the first spray, #280 feels like standing by the ocean at dawn. Bergamot and grapefruit burst with crisp brightness, while a hint of sea salt cuts through with that clean, mineral freshness that defines Issey Miyake’s DNA. It’s instantly invigorating — airy, pure, and quietly powerful.

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HEART – THE MINERAL FLORAL

As it settles, the scent reveals a unique balance — iris brings a smooth, powdery softness, while geranium and cypress add a green, aromatic edge. Together they create a refined, modern freshness that feels effortlessly elegant. It’s clean but never sterile — more like cool skin after saltwater and sun.

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BASE – THE COOL DEPTH

When it dries down, ambergris and musk bring a gentle warmth beneath the freshness. Sandalwood and vetiver anchor the scent with soft, woody depth, giving it a subtle masculine sensuality that lingers beautifully.

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THE FEELING

#280 is the scent of fresh confidence — calm, balanced, and quietly sophisticated. It’s clean without being cold, woody without being heavy, and made for men who value understated elegance.