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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense EDT
EDT Concentration Parfum
M Gender M
2007 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Déclaration Parfum bottle Déclaration Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense EDT
A daring, luminous twist on fresh masculinity - citrus and spice collide with smoky incense for a magnetic presence that's both vivid and mysterious. A modern classic for those seeking energy with gravitas.
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Our Verdict - Déclaration Parfum
This one's a divisive beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, spicy journey that's definitely not for everyone - the cumin note particularly polarises opinion, smelling like exotic spices to some and body odour to others. Definitely sample before committing.
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 Intense EDT
Déclaration Parfum

Notes

Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
Yuzu 31% Bergamot 24% Orange 23% Mandarin 23%
Only in Déclaration
Bitter Orange 100%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 19% vs 34%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
Nutmeg 21% Lotus 21% Cinnamon 20% Saffron 19%
Only in Déclaration
Spicy 38% Cumin 28%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense Déclaration
55%
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Fresh Spicy
49%
85%
Citrus
52%
70%
Smoky
30%
Amber
70%
65%
Woody
68%
Aromatic
56%
Leather
52%
Animalic
48%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
49%
Citrus shared
85%
52%
70%
Amber shared
30%
70%
Woody shared
65%
68%
56%
52%
48%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The crisp citrus and spicy freshness make it ideal for spring and fall, while the incense and woody base give it some versatility in cooler weather. It is less suited for extreme winter cold or peak summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and energetic, spicy character suit casual and semi-formal occasions, as well as date nights. The incense and spice make it a bit too assertive for sports or ultra-formal settings.

Déclaration

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

This perfume is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, thanks to its bold spicy and woody accords. While too strong for many office environments and completely unsuitable for sport, its sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal occasions, despite some reports of middling longevity.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense EDT
Déclaration Parfum
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