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Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
Pleats Please
The vibrant energy of a modern city street where the sweet scent of flowers mingles with the freshness of fruit, evoking a sense of movement and vitality.
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Pleats PleaseMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessSecret Infusion · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares pear, peony and cedar8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Pleats Please by Issey Miyake was launched in 2012 and crafted by perfumer Aurélien Guichard. This fragrance embodies the playful elegance of Issey Miyake's signature fashion collection, which features pleated materials and vibrant colors that move with the body. The composition opens with a burst of pear, leading into floral notes of sweet pea and peony, enriched by the freshness of indole. The base offers warmth through patchouli, cedar, vanilla absolute, and white musk, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and earthiness.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points for a balanced wear. The pear top note is bright but brief, so allow it to settle into the floral heart before venturing out. This fragrance pairs well with daytime activities, where its vibrant character shines without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Pleats Please, Issey Miyake
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Aurélien Guichard
Seven generations of Grasse perfumeryAurélien Guichard is a senior perfumer at Takasago, born and raised in Grasse into a family business growing roses and jasmine for major perfumers, and following his father into perfumery via the Givaudan Perfumery School.
The Pleats Please line
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Designer Issey Miyake
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The originalPleats PleaseIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2024Secret InfusionShares Pear, Peony and Cedarunder $40★ 3.93 (90)
With Issey Miyake L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
Adds amber, rose and smoky; shares cedar.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 22%, disliked or hated by 26%.