{"product_id":"leau-dissey-shades-of-kolam-perfume","title":"L'eau D'issey Shades Of Kolam Perfume","description":"\u003c!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════\n     PRODUCT + MERCHANT LISTINGS SCHEMA — Google Rich Results\n     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ --\u003e\u003c!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════\n     FAQ SCHEMA — Google Rich Results\n     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ --\u003e\u003c!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════\n     BREADCRUMB SCHEMA\n     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ --\u003e\u003c!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════\n     CRAWL HELPERS — Hidden from display, visible to crawlers\n     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eL'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam perfume\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIssey Miyake Shades of Kolam women\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShades of Kolam EDP 2020\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eL'eau D'Issey limited edition perfume\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIssey Miyake floral woody perfume women\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003egrapefruit freesia cardamom perfume\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003epeony rose jasmine women's fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecedarwood white musk ambergris perfume\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKolam inspired Indian art fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMarie Salamagne Issey Miyake perfume\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ebest spring summer perfume for women\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003efresh floral perfume women 2020\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ebuy L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam online\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eauthentic Issey Miyake perfume USA\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIssey Miyake summer edition women\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eL'eau D'Issey flanker women\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003efloral fresh women's EDP affordable\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGuiltyFragrance Issey Miyake women\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShades of Kolam fragrance review\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003elight feminine perfume spring\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003edesigner women's perfume free shipping\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeauté Prestige International fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIssey Miyake women's limited edition 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════\n     PRODUCT DESCRIPTION — Shopify \/ Storefront Display\n     ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brand-page\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 28px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important;\"\u003eL'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam Perfume by Issey Miyake\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eSome perfumes describe a feeling. Some describe a place. L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam describes something rarer — an act of creation. Released in 2020 by the enduringly iconic Issey Miyake, this limited edition fragrance takes its inspiration from Kolam, the ancient Indian art form in which intricate, flowing patterns are drawn by hand on the ground in rice flour or chalk. The practice is meditative, cyclical, and deeply beautiful — each pattern a celebration of harmony between the maker and the world around them. Perfumer Marie Salamagne has translated that same spirit into scent: a luminous, layered composition that unfolds in stages, each one revealing something new, each one part of a larger, cohesive whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eThe opening of Shades of Kolam is a moment of pure brightness. \u003cstrong\u003eGrapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives first — sparkling, slightly tart, and unmistakably fresh — paired with the powdery, petalled softness of \u003cstrong\u003efreesia\u003c\/strong\u003e and a gently spiced undercurrent of \u003cstrong\u003ecardamom\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an opening that feels like morning light through an open window: clean, airy, and quietly alive. The cardamom is the surprise here — just enough warmth to give the citrus and florals a sense of dimension without pulling the fragrance into heavier territory. Within minutes, the composition begins its first graceful transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eThe heart is where Shades of Kolam fully earns its floral designation — and then some. \u003cstrong\u003ePeony\u003c\/strong\u003e opens the middle phase with its characteristic rosy, slightly green radiance, soft and luminous in equal measure. \u003cstrong\u003eRose\u003c\/strong\u003e follows, lending the classic depth and richness that anchors any great floral heart, and \u003cstrong\u003ejasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the trio with its honeyed, slightly creamy warmth. Together these three create a floral accord that feels genuinely full rather than thin — the kind of floral heart that blooms on skin rather than simply hovering above it. This is the soul of the fragrance: a carefully choreographed celebration of the feminine floral tradition at its most refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eThe dry-down brings Shades of Kolam to its most intimate and lasting expression. \u003cstrong\u003eCedarwood\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clean, dry woody structure that prevents the floral heart from becoming too sweet or untethered — it is the quiet backbone of the composition, the element that gives everything above it direction and form. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite musk\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps the cedarwood in a soft, skin-like warmth that feels close and personal, while \u003cstrong\u003eambergris\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a faintly oceanic, slightly powdery mineral quality that is a signature touch of the L'Eau d'Issey lineage. The result is a base that feels genuinely refined — modern, clean, and quietly luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eShades of Kolam belongs to the Floral Woody fragrance family — a lineage with deep roots in some of the most beloved women's fragrances of the past three decades. The L'Eau d'Issey DNA is clearly present: that signature combination of luminous freshness and clean, almost mineral warmth that has made the house iconic since its founding. What makes this edition special is the added warmth of cardamom and the richness of the three-floral heart — elements that give Shades of Kolam a slightly more layered, slightly more complex personality than the original while remaining unmistakably Miyake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eThis is a spring and early summer fragrance at its finest, though the cedarwood and ambergris base make it equally at home in early autumn. It wears close to skin — personal and intimate rather than announcing itself across a room — making it an ideal choice for professional settings, daytime wear, and any occasion where you want to smell quietly exceptional rather than loudly present. Apply to pulse points on moisturized skin for the best performance and allow each stage to develop fully. The journey from the bright grapefruit opening to the warm woody base is worth every minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eEvery bottle at GuiltyFragrance.com is 100% authentic, brand-new, and sealed in original Issey Miyake manufacturer packaging. This is the real Shades of Kolam — sourced from authorized distributors, never a tester, knockoff, or imitation — and backed by our free US shipping and 30-day return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FRAGRANCE FAMILY --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; margin-top: 2em !important;\"\u003eFragrance Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eFloral, Woody\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SCENT NOTES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; margin-top: 2em !important;\"\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; margin-bottom: 0.4em !important;\"\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.6 !important;\"\u003eGrapefruit, Freesia, Cardamom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; margin-bottom: 0.4em !important;\"\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.6 !important;\"\u003ePeony, Rose, Jasmine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; margin-bottom: 0.4em !important;\"\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.6 !important;\"\u003eCedarwood, White Musk, Ambergris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- HIGH-CONVERSION BULLET POINTS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; margin-top: 2em !important;\"\u003eWhy Choose L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 2 !important; padding-left: 1.4em !important; list-style-type: disc !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% authentic Issey Miyake fragrance — brand-new and factory-sealed in original manufacturer packaging, sourced from authorized distributors, never a tester or imitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA luminous floral woody perfume that opens with sparkling grapefruit, soft freesia, and spiced cardamom — fresh, feminine, and immediately captivating from the very first spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full three-floral heart of peony, rose, and jasmine creates a richly radiant mid-phase that blooms on skin rather than hovering above it — the signature of a truly well-constructed women's fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, clean base of cedarwood, white musk, and ambergris grounds the composition in quiet luxury — the signature mineral warmth of the L'Eau d'Issey lineage that has made the house iconic for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the meditative art of Kolam — a rare fragrance that carries genuine cultural meaning alongside exceptional scent design by celebrated perfumer Marie Salamagne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ideal spring and daytime perfume for professional environments, everyday elegance, or any occasion where you want to smell quietly exceptional rather than loudly present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree US shipping and 30-day hassle-free returns on every order at GuiltyFragrance.com — shop with complete confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; margin-top: 2em !important;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.8em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important;\"\u003eWhat does L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam smell like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eShades of Kolam opens with a bright, airy combination of grapefruit, freesia, and a gently spiced cardamom that reads as simultaneously fresh and quietly exotic. The heart unfolds into a luminous floral trio of peony, rose, and jasmine — soft, radiant, and distinctly feminine. The base settles into a clean, warm finish of cedarwood, white musk, and ambergris. The full arc moves from bright citrusy freshness, through a rich floral middle, into a quietly warm and mineral dry-down that is the signature of the L'Eau d'Issey family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.8em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important;\"\u003eWhat is the inspiration behind L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eThis fragrance takes its name and spirit from Kolam, the traditional South Indian art form in which intricate geometric patterns are drawn by hand on the ground using rice flour or chalk. The practice is deeply meditative, symbolic of harmony and spiritual connection, and culturally significant across generations. Issey Miyake and Marie Salamagne used that concept as the creative foundation for a fragrance that mirrors Kolam's layered beauty — each note building on the last, the whole composition more meaningful than any single part. The Indian pink coloring of the bottle is a direct visual nod to Kolam's vibrant world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.8em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important;\"\u003eIs L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam for women or unisex?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eShades of Kolam is marketed as a women's fragrance and its grapefruit, freesia, peony, and jasmine profile sits comfortably within the classic feminine floral tradition. That said, its clean cedarwood and ambergris base give it a fresh, slightly mineral quality that many wear well regardless of gender classification. If you enjoy soft, luminous florals with a warm woody foundation, this fragrance is worth exploring on your own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.8em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important;\"\u003eWhat season is L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam best for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eShades of Kolam shines in spring and early summer, when its grapefruit and freesia opening notes project most beautifully and its floral heart has room to radiate. The cedarwood and ambergris base also make it a natural choice for early autumn days, where cooler temperatures draw out the warm woody finish. This is a lighter, more delicate composition that can feel subdued in peak summer heat — best enjoyed in mild weather where it can unfold at its own graceful pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.8em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important;\"\u003eWho created L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eShades of Kolam was composed by Marie Salamagne, a highly respected French perfumer with a distinguished portfolio spanning contemporary and classical fragrance. She created both the women's and men's versions of the Shades of Kolam limited edition for Issey Miyake in 2020. The fragrance is distributed through Shiseido Group and Beauté Prestige International — the long-standing partners behind the L'Eau d'Issey franchise — and represents one of the most thoughtfully conceived limited editions in the line's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.8em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important;\"\u003eHow long does L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam last on skin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eShades of Kolam is a light to moderate-projection fragrance that typically lasts 3 to 5 hours on skin. Its refined, delicate character means it wears close and intimately rather than broadcasting widely — a quality well suited to daytime, office, and personal settings. For the best longevity, apply to pulse points — wrists, neck, and inner elbows — on clean, moisturized skin. The white musk and ambergris base notes are the most tenacious elements and will continue to create a soft, skin-close warmth well after the florals have settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.8em !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; color: #2a2118 !important;\"\u003eIs the L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam at GuiltyFragrance.com authentic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: #2a2118 !important; line-height: 1.75 !important;\"\u003eYes, without exception. GuiltyFragrance.com sources exclusively from authorized distributors and carries only 100% authentic, brand-new fragrances sealed in original manufacturer packaging. Every bottle of L'eau D'Issey Shades of Kolam sold here is the same product available through official Issey Miyake retail channels — never a tester, a knockoff, a decant, or a counterfeit. 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