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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme L'Ete

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme L'Ete is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme L'Ete opens with Mandarin and Yuzu, settles into a heart of Sea Water, Cardamom, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vetiver. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme L'Ete carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This summer flanker is a divisive beast: some say it's urine in a bottle, others call it the smell of pure summer joy. Prepare for a full-on synthetic hit that somehow just works. You either love its refreshing, aquatic charm or you absolutely can't stand it.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Modern
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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme L'Ete Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Yuzu54%
Mandarin46%
Heartas listed
Sea Water45%
Sage28%
Cardamom27%
Baseas listed
Vetiver58%
Amber42%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong opening and excellent longevity, this scent is ideal for casual wear and sports, as it holds up brilliantly in heat. It's too green and assertive for formal occasions, but its fresh, clean nature makes it acceptable for an office setting in moderation.

About

Opens with a potent, zesty burst of yuzu and mandarin, immediately hitting you with a clean, green, almost vegetal freshness. This bright beginning quickly blends into a cool marine heart, laced with a hint of spicy cardamom and herbaceous sage, evoking a breezy day by the sea. The dry-down settles into a subtle warmth of vetiver and amber, maintaining its fresh identity while hinting at a refined depth. It perfectly captures a watermelon-like sweetness, balanced with salty, oceanic touches.

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