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Pleats Please is a divisive little number - a playful, sweet floral that gets some people feeling like flower fairies, and others scrubbing off a cloying, 'bathroom cleanser' vibe. Definitely don't blind buy this one.
A budget take on Issey Miyake Pleats Please. Double Fold nails the juicy pear-and-peony signature but the dupe pushes the fruit louder up front and lets the patchouli-vanilla base thin out faster, so you get the bright opening without the original's lingering depth.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 25% | 26% |
| Fruity | 25% | 25% |
| Green | 8% | 8% |
| Sweet | 26% | 26% |
| Warm | 2% | 2% |
| Woody | 10% | 10% |
| Earthy | 8% | 8% |
| Animalic | 12% | 11% |
| Fresh | 19% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and often-praised "clean" aspect make it suitable for casual wear or even the office if applied sparingly. However, its potent sweetness and the strong floral-fruity character might be too casual for formal events and a bit much for active sports.
Seasons
The juicy pear and airy peony skew bright and fresh, sitting most naturally in spring and warm summer days.
Occasions
Light and cheerful enough for everyday casual wear, with a sweet floral charm that works for a relaxed date but is too soft for formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Floral, Sweet accords and Pear, Peony notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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