GrapefruitOpens with
PineappleHeart
CypressDries down to
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Issey Miyake · Sold as masculine
L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016
A midday picnic in a sun-drenched park, where ripe fruits mingle with the earthy aroma of grass and trees.
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L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016Mid-range · $40–100
42%Similar accords, often for lessJo's Rhubarb · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares grapefruit and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Issey Miyake and crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas, L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016 is a refreshing blend of fruity and aromatic notes that captures the essence of summer. The fragrance opens with bright citrus and tropical fruits like grapefruit and pineapple, creating an invigorating burst of freshness. This is followed by warm spices such as coriander and nutmeg, which add depth and warmth to the composition. As it dries down, cypress and vetiver provide a woody base that grounds the whole scent, making it feel both light and substantial.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for an immediate hit of grapefruit and pineapple. The spicy heart notes will develop over time, making it ideal for daytime wear. For longer-lasting impact, layer it with a woody aftershave balm.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016, Issey Miyake
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
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The originalL Eau d Issey Pour Homme Summer 2016Issey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2020Jo's RhubarbShares Grapefruit and Vetiverunder $40★ 4.09 (202)44%Match
Zara · 2023Surfing Cape Saint FrancisShares 4 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 4.10 (20)
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 5%.