L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette by Issey Miyake bottle
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Summer Eau de Toilette

3.7/5 · 72 votes Feminine 2010
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Longevity3.0/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day100
Night4
Summer63
Spring48
Fall15
Winter7
Our take

Pear begins the experience with a soft, juicy brightness that feels like sunlight hitting a garden path. The tincture of rose supports it without dominating, keeping the opening light rather than heavy. Carnation and peony follow with a gentle floral warmth that stays near the skin and does not push outward across a room. The composition holds its shape through the middle hours without demanding attention, then settles into a woody base that stays present without becoming dense. It suits a warm morning when you want something present but unobtrusive, the kind of scent that moves with you through a bright afternoon without announcing itself at every step.

This fragrance works best for someone who wants a floral that does not overwhelm a small space. The pear and peony give it a fresh, approachable character that feels natural in casual settings, while the carnation adds just enough spice to keep it from reading as simple. It lacks the weight and reach that suit a formal evening, so anyone looking for a bold statement or a scent that carries through a long night will find it too quiet. The rose is tinctured rather than sharp, which keeps the overall impression soft and easy to wear.

Wear it when you are walking through a market in a linen dress, basket in hand, surrounded by stalls of fresh fruit and cut flowers.

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