Issey Miyake 2012 Edp

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Pleats Please L’Elixir

by Aurélien Guichard

Issey Miyake Pleats Please L’Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Aurélien Guichard. Pleats Please L’Elixir opens with Gardenia and Heliotrope, settles into a heart of Peony and Sweet Pea, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Cedar, and Vanilla. Issey Miyake's Pleats Please L’Elixir carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A universally beloved floral-vanilla crowd-pleaser, this Elixir flanker takes the original's charm and amps it up with a delightful sweetness and impressive staying power. It's a proper spring mood-booster.
  • Confident
  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
Pleats Please L’Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 45%
Fruity 4%
Green 4%
Sweet 33%
Warm 4%
Woody 14%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 12%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Floral
100%
Vanilla
73%
Powdery
65%
Woody
58%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With moderate sillage and good longevity, this can be worn in office settings without overpowering, though its sweetness makes it more suited for casual or date wear. The elegant floral-vanilla profile also works well for less formal evening events, but its bright, cheerful nature might be a bit much for very formal occasions.

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About

Pleats Please L’Elixir opens with a creamy, heady burst of gardenia and powdery heliotrope, immediately establishing its lush floral character. As it settles, sweet pea and peony add a vibrant, feminine heart, leading into a warm, comforting dry-down of rich vanilla. Hints of cedar and patchouli anchor the sweetness, preventing it from becoming cloying, leaving a bright and subtly woody trail.