Issey Miyake 2012 EDP

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Pleats Please L’Elixir

by Aurélien Guichard

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Issey Miyake Pleats Please L’Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Aurélien Guichard. Pleats Please L’Elixir opens with Heliotrope and Gardenia, settles into a heart of Sweet Pea and Peony, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Issey Miyake's Pleats Please L’Elixir carries a Statement 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.
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  • Confident
  • Romantic
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
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Pleats Please L’Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Gardenia55%
Heliotrope45%
Heartas listed
Peony52%
Sweet Pea48%
Baseas listed
Vanilla37%
Cedar35%
Patchouli28%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

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.

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