L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition Eau de Parfum vs Beautiful Sheer Eau de Toilette

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L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition Eau de Parfum bottle L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2009 Year 2003
££££ Price Tier ££
Beautiful Sheer Eau de Toilette bottle Beautiful Sheer EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition EDP
A beloved classic reinvented, this Issey Miyake edition is all about pristine, uplifting floral freshness with a hint of aquatic melon. It's a clean-cut crowd-pleaser that embodies uncomplicated elegance.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Beautiful Sheer EDT
A dearly departed darling for many, Estée Lauder's Beautiful Sheer is remembered as a fresh, clean, and effortlessly elegant floral. While some found a 'sour' note, most recall it as a bright, optimistic scent with surprising longevity for its delicate character. Bring it back, Estée!
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition EDP
Beautiful Sheer EDT

Notes

Only in L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition
Lily Of The Valley 33% Lily 27% Peony 20% Carnation 20%
Only in Beautiful Sheer
Rose 100%
Shared Notes
Woody 14% vs 38%
Only in Beautiful Sheer
Buxus 62%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition Beautiful Sheer
100%
Floral
100%
70%
White Floral
88%
Sweet
85%
Green
84%
Woody
82%
Fruity
72%
69%
Fresh
62%
68%
Rose
66%
Powdery
65%
60%
Aquatic
57%
Ozonic
Floral shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
70%
88%
85%
84%
82%
72%
Fresh shared
69%
62%
Rose shared
68%
66%
65%
60%
57%

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition Beautiful Sheer
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh and clean profile, combined with moderate projection and good longevity, makes it perfect for daily wear, especially in an office setting or casual outings. It's not too overpowering for formal events but shines best in more relaxed environments.

Beautiful Sheer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean floral profile and strong performance make it suitable for various settings, from casual wear to office environments, without being overpowering. Many users found it perfect for warmer weather and daily wear, highlighting its versatility despite some noting a surprisingly strong sillage.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, white floral, fresh

Key Differences

Adds buxus and magnolia, drops amber and carnation

Where to buy

L'Eau d'Issey Ettore Sottsass Edition EDP
Beautiful Sheer EDT
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