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L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau d'Issey Summer EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2010 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Hot Sun For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Hot Sun For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Summer EDT
A summer flanker that struggles to define its own identity. Expect a fleeting, sweet floral opening before it settles into a less-than-thrilling dry down that some find divisive. Originality isn't its strong suit.
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Our Verdict - Hot Sun For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Issey Miyake Summer - a citrus fragrance led by Litchi, Pink Grapefruit, with vanilla depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau d'Issey Summer EDT
Hot Sun For Women EDP

Notes

L'Eau d'Issey Summer
Hot Sun For Women

Base Notes

Base Notes

Woody 53% Vanilla 47%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Summer
Rose 37% Floral 33% Pear 30%
Only in Hot Sun For Women
Litchi 53% Grapefruit 47%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Summer
Carnation 61% Peony 39%
Shared Notes
Woody 100% vs 53%
Only in Hot Sun For Women
Vanilla 47%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Summer Hot Sun For Women
100%
Floral
Citrus
90%
Vanilla
78%
51%
Fresh
66%
64%
Rose
Aromatic
54%
46%
Woody
45%
Fruity
100%
90%
78%
Fresh shared
51%
66%
64%
54%
46%
45%

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Summer Hot Sun For Women
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Summer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its generally weak performance and light, airy floral accords make it far more suitable for casual, daytime activities, including sport. The lack of intensity means it won't overpower in an office setting, but equally, it lacks the depth for formal events or romantic dates.

Hot Sun For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Eau d'Issey Summer EDT
Hot Sun For Women EDP
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