Only the travails of copyrighting a fragrance name can explain why Issey Miyake chose a nondescript a Scent by Issey Miyake to identify its most recent launch. Or perhaps the reason is really the "poetry of minimalism" mentioned in the press release.

A Scent by Issey Miyake is possibly one of the most difficult fragrances I've ever come across. There are certain scents that remind me of my childhood and the opening of this fragrance certainly takes me there. Although nostalgic, I would prefer not to wear it on my skin.

My own observation tells me that Issey Miyake has this signature classification for his smell, it is always aquatic-floral. There is this free flowing ambiance that he often creates, minimalist, nature-inspired and light. Honestly, this is my favorite scent .