Is Aromara Aqua Pure a dupe of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT

Issey Miyake by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud Original
88%

Aqua Pure Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT
A crisp, iconic aquatic citrus that still feels effortlessly modern and clean. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme is a timeless staple for daily wear, balancing invigorating freshness with subtle woody depth.
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Our Verdict - Aqua Pure Extrait
Aqua Pure dupes Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, a clean-aquatic staple since the 90s. The yuzu-lotus-cedar arc is recognisable and the extrait format actually outlasts the original's lighter EDT on skin, though the woody-tobacco base reads slightly heavier and less transparent than Issey Miyake's famously airy original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT
Aqua Pure Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Yuzu 11% vs 30%
Bergamot 10% vs 27%
Cypress 9% vs 21%
Tarragon 9% vs 21%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Lemon 12% Lemon Verbena 10% Mandarin 10% Calone 10% Coriander 9% Sage 9%
Shared Notes
Lotus 16% vs 29%
Nutmeg 14% vs 22%
Geranium 13% vs 25%
Saffron 13% vs 22%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Lily Of The Valley 15% Cinnamon 14% Mignonette 13%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 18% vs 27%
Cedar 17% vs 27%
Sandalwood 16% vs 24%
Tobacco 15% vs 21%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Musk 17% Amber 16%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Aqua Pure
100%
Citrus
50%
90%
Fresh
80%
Aquatic
80%
70%
Aromatic
40%
70%
Fresh Spicy
60%
Woody
55%
45%
Floral
30%
Green
Spicy
30%
Citrus shared
100%
50%
Fresh
90%
Aquatic shared
80%
80%
Aromatic shared
70%
40%
Fresh Spicy
70%
Woody shared
60%
55%
Floral
45%
Green
30%
Spicy
30%

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Aqua Pure
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp citrus and aquatic freshness make it ideal for spring and summer, while its woody and spicy undertones add versatility for mild autumn days but lack the density for winter's chill.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, uplifting vibe suit office and casual settings perfectly. The fresh character works for sporty occasions and daytime dates, while its subtlety makes it less suited for formal evening wear.

Aqua Pure

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

Sharp citrus over an aquatic-woody base is built for warm-weather freshness, spring through summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal Sport

Understated and crisp, it suits office wear and casual daytime settings rather than evening occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aquatic, aromatic

Key Differences

Without amber and calone

Where to buy

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT
Aqua Pure Extrait
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £27.95 Fragrance Click UK - 75ml Buy Best Value £43.75 Paco Perfumerias - 200ml - £0.22/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £6.99 Aromara - 5ml Buy Best Value £35.00 Aromara - 50ml - £0.70/ml Buy
5.00ml
Not available
Aromara Maker £1.40/ml £6.99 Buy
6.00ml
Not available
Aromara Maker Cheapest 6ml £2.00/ml £12.00 Buy
12.00ml
Not available
Aromara Maker Cheapest 12ml £1.50/ml £18.00 Buy
40.00ml
Notino Cheapest 40ml £1.16/ml £46.32 Buy Escentual £1.48/ml £59.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.48/ml £59.00 Buy eBay UK £0.59/ml £23.41 Buy
Not available
50.00ml
Not available
Aromara Maker £0.70/ml £35.00 Buy
75.00ml
Fragrance Click UK £0.37/ml £27.95 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.40/ml £29.75 Buy Notino £0.59/ml £44.11 Buy Amazon UK £0.79/ml £59.20 Buy Escentual £1.03/ml £77.00 Buy eBay UK £0.32/ml £24.05 Buy
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125.00ml
The Beauty Store Cheapest 125ml £0.29/ml £35.99 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.30/ml £36.95 Buy Perfume Click £0.30/ml £38.00 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.46/ml £57.25 Buy Notino £0.51/ml £63.32 Buy Escentual £0.84/ml £105.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £0.84/ml £105.00 Buy eBay UK £0.28/ml £34.99 Buy
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200.00ml
Paco Perfumerias £0.22/ml £43.75 Buy Perfume Click £0.25/ml £49.95 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.26/ml £51.50 Buy The Beauty Store £0.29/ml £57.99 Buy Notino £0.39/ml £77.90 Buy Escentual £0.62/ml £124.00 Buy
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Other (3)

Refills (1)

Notino Refill 150ml £0.39/ml £59.07 Buy

Gift sets (2)

The Fragrance Shop Gift Set 75ml £0.56/ml £42.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop Gift Set 125ml £0.48/ml £60.00 Buy

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