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L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2013
by Issey Miyake
L'Eau d'Issey Summer 2013 is a sun-drenched, tropical fruity fragrance designed for warm weather, with a strong emphasis on juicy guava, passionfruit, and lychee, all balanced by a soft vanilla and aquatic woody base. The scent is refreshing and summery, evoking a fruit salad with light sweetness and a fresh, clean aquatic edge. While some wearers find it bright, citrusy, and pleasantly fruity—ideal for hot climates and daytime wear—others perceive it as chemically sharp, dominated by a chlorinated pool effect, or oddly unbalanced, with little trace of fruit or vanilla. The experience varies significantly across skin chemistry, with some finding it lasting and coherent while others report a weak, fleeting impression. It’s best suited for those who enjoy playful, tropical floral-fruits with a cool, airy delivery, and who value a pretty, bottle-centric aesthetic over strong sillage or long wear.
Pros
- +refreshing and summery composition ideal for hot weather
- +bright, tropical fruity accords that evoke tropical fruit salad
- +light, sweet, and airy base that feels appropriate for summer days
Cons
- −highly variable on different skin types — some find it chemically sharp or unpleasant
- −very weak to moderate longevity, especially on dry skin
- −sillage is modest, with no strong projection; may not be noticeable beyond a short distance