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Score
82/100

Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense EDP

2007

The minimalist's aquatic, aged in spice and leather.

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense EDP
amber
citrus
warm spicy

The take

What works

  • Darker, spicier twist on the Issey DNA — pepper-vetiver-leather warmth
  • Strong fall/winter performance unlike the airy original
  • More depth and gravitas than the L'Eau d'Issey base

Trade-offs

  • Loses the signature freshness that made Issey iconic
  • Spice-heavy can be overwhelming in close quarters

Notes

Top

YuzuYuzuBergamotBergamotSweet OrangeSweet OrangeMandarin OrangeMandarin Orange

Mid

NutmegNutmegLotusLotusCardamomCardamomCinnamonCinnamonSaffronSaffron

Base

IncenseIncensePapyrusPapyrusAmbergrisAmbergrisBenzoinBenzoinAmberAmber

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring100%
Summer71%
Fall100%
Winter66%
Day94%
Night89%

Occasions

Date nightCasualOffice

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense EDP last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense EDP?

Strongest in spring and fall, works day or night. Suited to date night, casual, office.

Is L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense EDP worth it?

At $60–$100, yes for this tier. Darker, spicier twist on the Issey DNA — pepper-vetiver-leather warmth. Strong fall/winter performance unlike the airy original.

Details

Perfumer
Nathalie Lorson
Collection
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme