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Issey Miyake · Sold as feminine
Pleats Please L Elixir
The quiet confidence of an artist's studio, where the scent of fresh flowers and warm vanilla blends with the faint musk of aged wood.
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Pleats Please L ElixirMid-range · $40–100
43%Similar accords, often for lessZara Femme 2013 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares peony, vanilla and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Pleats Please L Elixir by Issey Miyake was launched in 2012, crafted by perfumer Aurélien Guichard. The composition opens with a delicate mix of gardenia and heliotrope, creating an initial impression of freshness and sweetness. As the fragrance develops, notes of peony and sweet pea add layers of floral complexity, while vanilla provides warmth and comfort. Underneath, cedar and patchouli offer a woody foundation that grounds the composition in earthy tones.
Issey Miyake is renowned for his innovative approach to fabric and design, and this fragrance reflects that spirit through its balance of fresh florals and warm, powdery notes. Pleats Please L Elixir captures the essence of elegance with understated sophistication.
Apply this fragrance in light layers — a single spritz allows each note to unfold naturally. The fresh florals are prominent initially but give way to the rich base notes over time. Best suited for daytime wear, where its warm yet subtle character shines.
Fig. 01 — Pleats Please L Elixir, 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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The originalPleats Please L ElixirIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2013Zara Femme 2013Shares Peony, Vanilla and Patchouliunder $40★ 4.05 (327)44%Match
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Ajmal · 2008Facets of HerShares Gardenia, Vanilla and Cedarunder $40★ 3.88 (48)
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Adds fresh spicy, amber and leather; shares patchouli and cedar and 1 more note.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 19%.