Pink GrapefruitOpens with
FlowersHeart
Exotic WoodsDries down to
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Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
L Eau d Issey Summer 2013
The moment when you step outside on a hot summer day, where the air is thick with the scent of ripe fruit and blooming flowers.
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L Eau d Issey Summer 2013Mid-range · $40–100
41%Similar accords, often for lessAjwad Pink to Pink · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2013 by Issey Miyake is a vibrant Floral Fruity fragrance crafted in 2013 by perfumer Alberto Morillas. This scent opens with the bright, zesty notes of pink grapefruit and litchi, creating an immediate sense of freshness and energy. The heart introduces flowers and exotic fruits like guava and passionfruit, adding layers of sweetness and complexity. The base notes of exotic woods and vanilla provide a warm, enveloping finish that ties everything together.
The composition is designed to evoke the carefree spirit of summer, with its lively fruit and floral accords balancing the warmth of wood and vanilla.
Apply one to two sprays for optimal wear — the bright top notes are fleeting but leave a lasting impression. The fragrance's warm base notes develop over time, so it pairs well with daytime activities and casual settings.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Summer 2013, 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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Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 24%.