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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Femme L'Ete

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Femme L'Ete is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Femme L'Ete 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 Pour Femme L'Ete carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This aquatic floral is a quintessential summer scent for many, praised for its unique freshness. However, a minority find its green notes bordering on 'rotting bouquet,' making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Modern
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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Femme L'Ete Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rain46%
Pear28%
Rose26%
Heartas listed
Peony55%
Carnation45%
Baseas listed
Osmanthus57%
Woody Notes43%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This fresh, aquatic floral is perfect for casual daywear and could easily fit into an office environment due to its clean character, though some reviews note a sharpness. It's less suited for formal events or intimate dates where something more opulent or sensual might be preferred.

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 Pour Femme L'Ete opens with the clean, crisp embrace of rainwater and a delicate rose, tempered by a sweet, juicy pear. As it develops, a heart of blossoming peony and spicy carnation emerges, creating a soft, colourful floral bouquet. The base settles into a sophisticated blend of osmanthus with its apricot nuances and subtle woody undertones, lending a gentle warmth and depth to the overall composition.

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