Issey Miyake 2008 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Summer Pour Homme 2008

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Summer Pour Homme 2008 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008. L'Eau d'Issey Summer Pour Homme 2008 opens with Mandarin and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Sage, and dries down to a base of Amber. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Summer Pour Homme 2008 carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This summer scent is a divisive crowd-pleaser; some find it a unique, long-lasting gem for the heat, while others say it is nothing special. If you're after a fresh, spiced orange that punches above its weight, you might just find your new summer staple.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Uplifting
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L'Eau d'Issey Summer Pour Homme 2008 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom50%
Mandarin50%
Heartas listed
Sage100%
Baseas listed
Amber100%

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh citrus and aromatic accords, combined with reports of good longevity, make it ideal for casual wear and sports. While it's pleasant for office settings, some user comments about its strength suggest going easy on the sprays.

About

L'Eau d'Issey Summer Pour Homme 2008 opens with a juicy burst of mandarin, instantly refreshing and uplifting. This bright citrus then melds seamlessly into a sophisticated heart where warm, aromatic cardamom and earthy sage add a refined spice. A subtle amber base provides a clean, lasting finish, making it a surprisingly enduring fresh scent.

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