Issey Miyake 2010 EDT

F ££ Favourite

L'Eau d'Issey Summer

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Summer is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2010, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. L'Eau d'Issey Summer opens with Floral Notes, Rose, and Pear, settles into a heart of Peony and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Summer carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A summer flanker that struggles to define its own identity. Expect a fleeting, sweet floral opening before it settles into a less-than-thrilling dry down that some find divisive. Originality isn't its strong suit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
Check price on → Check prices ↓
L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose37%
Floral Notes33%
Pear30%
Heartas listed
Carnation61%
Peony39%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its generally weak performance and light, airy floral accords make it far more suitable for casual, daytime activities, including sport. The lack of intensity means it won't overpower in an office setting, but equally, it lacks the depth for formal events or romantic dates.

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 opens with a delightful, juicy burst of sweet pear and delicate rose, a fresh floral introduction that promises much. This bright beginning quickly transitions to a heart dominated by peony, accented by a subtle, sometimes sharp, carnation. The journey concludes with a soft, pale woody base that offers little complexity or lasting power, often leaving wearers wanting more from its aquatic-leaning character.

Similar

Alternatives

1 alternative to explore

Perfumes that capture a similar essence to L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette

→

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.