Issey Miyake 2011 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Ete 2011

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Ete 2011 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Ete 2011 opens with Rose, Pear, and Rain, settles into a heart of Peony and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Osmanthus. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Ete 2011 carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a divisive aquatic, with some praising its fresh, floral balance as perfection, while others find it unoriginal, too soft, or outright synthetic. If you're a fan of the original L'Eau d'Issey, you might find this a delightful summer alternative; otherwise, proceed with caution.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Bright
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L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Ete 2011 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rain46%
Pear29%
Rose24%
Heartas listed
Peony51%
Carnation49%
Baseas listed
Osmanthus52%
Woody Notes48%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, subtle aquatic and floral profile, coupled with a generally moderate sillage, makes it perfect for office wear or casual daytime activities. It's too light and understated for formal events or a romantic date, while its refreshing nature makes it suitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Ete 2011 opens with a splash of clean rainwater, brightened by delicate rose and a hint of juicy pear. This swiftly transitions to a floral heart of airy peony and a subtle, spicy carnation, preventing it from veering into pure sweetness. The base grounds the aquatic freshness with a wispy, woody accord and the unique, apricot-like nuance of osmanthus, creating a gentle yet persistent sillage that evokes fresh ocean air and blooming gardens.

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