Issey Miyake 2008 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2008

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2008 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008. L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2008 opens with Pear, and settles into a heart of Rose, Osmanthus, Peony, and Carnation. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2008 carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This Issey Miyake Summer edition is a divisive one, beloved by some for its unique freshness and hated by others who can't get past a dominant, piercing carnation note. Approach with caution, as it definitely wasn't a crowd-pleaser.
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L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2008 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear100%
Heartas listed
Carnation25%
Osmanthus25%
Peony25%
Rose25%

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:
Office Casual Sport

Its light, fresh floral character makes it ideal for casual wear and daily office use, though some found it too weak for lasting power. It lacks the depth required for formal events or romantic evenings, leaning more towards an easy-wearing daytime scent.

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 Summer 2008 opens with a burst of delicate florals, where peony and rose mingle with the subtle apricot-like sweetness of osmanthus. A distinct, slightly spicy carnation note weaves through, sometimes clashing, sometimes adding an intriguing edge. Juicy pear lends a light fruitiness, all wrapped in a fresh, watery veil, evoking a sense of a lush, blooming garden after a spring rain.

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