VioletOpens with
Sweet PeaHeart
PatchouliDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2013 →
Aurélien GuichardThe nose · 162 fragrances · also made Intense Oud (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
Pleats Please Eau de Parfum 2013
The quiet confidence of a well-tailored dress, where intricate pleats blend with subtle sweetness to create an understated yet alluring presence.
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Pleats Please Eau de Parfum 2013Mid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessZara Femme 2013 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares peony, patchouli and vanilla8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013, Pleats Please Eau de Parfum by Issey Miyake is a floral chypre that captures the essence of its namesake garment — intricate and elegant. Perfumer Aurélien Guichard crafts a composition that opens with the delicate sweetness of violet and macarons, followed by the soft florals of sweet pea and peony. The base notes of patchouli and vanilla add warmth and depth, creating a scent that is both fresh and powdery.
This fragrance settles into the skin beautifully and requires minimal application. A light spritz is enough for it to develop its full character over time. The powdery base notes make it a perfect choice for cooler evenings, where the warmth of vanilla and patchouli comes through.
Fig. 01 — Pleats Please Eau de Parfum 2013, 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.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 19%.