GrapefruitOpens with
GuavaHeart
Woody NotesDries down to
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Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2016
The afternoon in an urban rooftop garden, where ripe fruits and fragrant flowers create a sensory feast under the sun's warm rays.
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L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2016Mid-range · $40–100
41%Similar accords, often for lessBombshell Gold · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares litchi, woody notes and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2016, created by Alberto Morillas and launched in 2016, is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that captures the essence of summer's bounty. The opening notes of grapefruit and litchi are bright and invigorating, setting a lively tone. This freshness transitions into richer, more tropical fruits like guava and pitahaya, which add depth and warmth to the composition. Woody notes and vanilla provide a grounding base that keeps the fragrance from feeling overly sweet or overwhelming.
This fragrance is best applied to pulse points for maximum warmth and longevity. The fruity top notes will last around two hours, so a second application during the day ensures that the woody base remains prominent throughout.
Fig. 01 — L'Eau d'Issey 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 Summer 2016Issey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Victoria's Secret · 2020Bombshell GoldShares Litchi, Woody notes and Vanillaunder $40★ 4.12 (161)39%Match
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 14%, disliked or hated by 22%.