Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly floral and fruity. Black currant and floral notes at the top, carnation and hibiscus in the middle and amber and ambrette at the base.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer in detail
Issey Miyake is the house behind L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer.
What L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer costs
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Al Wataniah Tiara.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Parfums Gres Cabotine Rose. Base notes like amber and ambrette are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Issey Miyake
This house has 44 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Le Sel d'Issey, L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Nuit and L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Fraiche.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Parfums Gres Cabotine Rose.
Who will like L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by fruity and rose. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and fruity smells and notes like carnation and amber. Less obvious notes include pear, peony and osmanthus. Perfume fans rate it 3.88 out of 5.
Other versions
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 2010 and 2018.
If you like L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (7 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Rose (6 shared notes), Amouage Guidance 46 unisex (7 shared notes) and Al Wataniah Tiara (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Parfums Gres Cabotine Rose starts from €18.
Questions people ask
Is L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can men wear L'Eau d'Issey Summer Glimmer?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2004.