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Ababel 2024

Dawn

CitrusMiddle EastUnisexEau de Parfum

Bursts open with bright Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot, and Mandarin Orange mellowing into a crisp heart of Blue Lotus, Nutmeg, Saffron, and Ceylon Cinnamon over a clean, refreshing base of Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood.

Is Dawn a clone of L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour HommeIssey MiyakeStrong

This bottle carries the L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme DNA. Shares 17 notes with the original.

yuzulemonbergamotmandarin orangecalonecoriander+11 more
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Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme by Issey Miyake. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
monsoon
spring
Wear for
evening
everyday
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Dawn bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FreshWarmCitrusSpicyFruitySweetWoodyAquatic

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

Top, Heart & Base Notes

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
B
Blue Lotus
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Saffron
Saffron
C
Ceylon Cinnamon
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Dawn is widely considered inspired by Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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