Water NotesOpens with
PeonyHeart
OsmanthusDries down to
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
L Eau d Issey Eau d Ete 2011
The first rays of sunlight filtering through the leaves, where the air is filled with the scent of fresh water and blooming flowers.
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L Eau d Issey Eau d Ete 2011Mid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessCashmere Fleur · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
In 2011, Jacques Cavallier crafted L'Eau d'Issey Eau d'Ete for Issey Miyake — a fragrance that captures the essence of summer's freshness and light. The composition opens with water notes and pear, creating an immediate sense of crispness and vitality. As it evolves, rose, peony, carnation, and osmanthus introduce a delicate floral bouquet that is both bright and soothing. The woody base grounds this luminous blend, making it feel like a gentle breeze on a sunny day.
Apply this fragrance in light spritzes — its freshness works best when it feels like a gentle mist rather than an overpowering presence. The floral notes will bloom over time, so wear it close to skin for a more intimate experience.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Eau d Ete 2011, Issey Miyake
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 17%.