Wild RoseOpens with
NeroliHeart
White MuskDries down to
Also asEau de Parfum · 2013 →
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Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
Pleats Please L Eau
You reach for this fragrance in the transitional hour between work and play, when you want to feel both polished and carefree.
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Pleats Please L EauMid-range · $40–100How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
In 2013, perfumer Aurélien Guichard introduced Pleats Please L'Eau by Issey Miyake as a fresh, weightless composition that embodies the brand's innovative approach to fabric and design. The fragrance opens with wild rose, offering a playful freshness that hints at youth and energy. This is complemented by the heart notes of neroli, Bulgarian rose, and pink pepper, which create an intriguing balance between floral sweetness and subtle spice. The base notes of white musk, cedar, and patchouli ground the composition, providing a gentle warmth and depth that lingers on the skin.
Apply one or two sprays — the wild rose top note is fleeting but impactful. Focus on pulse points where your body heat can help warm up the musky base notes, ensuring a steady presence throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Pleats Please L Eau, 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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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 14%.