Issey Miyake 2016 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016

by Alberto Morillas

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Alberto Morillas. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016 opens with Kiwi, Grapefruit, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Nutmeg and Pineapple, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Cypress. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016 carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This flanker smells like summer in a bottle, if summer had commitment issues. A juicy, fresh hit that sadly doesn't stick around, leading to a love-it-or-hate-it divide among users.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit41%
Kiwi39%
Coriander20%
Heartas listed
Pineapple61%
Nutmeg39%
Baseas listed
Cypress51%
Vetiver49%

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:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, fruity profile and limited longevity make it ideal for casual daytime outings like beach trips or BBQs where strong projection isn't needed. While some suggest it's too weak for dates, its pleasant scent could still work for a short, informal meet-up. It's definitely not one for formal events or demanding office environments.

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

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

A vibrant burst of zesty grapefruit, tangy kiwi, and sweet pineapple takes centre stage, instantly transporting you to sun-drenched beaches. The freshness is grounded by a subtle aromatic coriander and nutmeg spice, before settling into an earthy, woody base of cypress and vetiver. It's a tropical escape, fleeting but memorable.

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