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Love Story Eau de Toilette bottle Love Story EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2016 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition Eau de Parfum bottle L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Love Story EDT
This much-debated EDT swings from 'rancid glue' to 'a new found love'. It's a fresh, clean floral that plays it safe. The Love Story name promises passion, but Chloe delivers an innocent crush.
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Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition EDP
This flanker offers a compelling-yet-divisive alternative to the original L'Eau d'Issey. Prepare for an invigorating grapefruit and ginger blast backed by marine freshness. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair for some, but many reckon it's even better than the OG despite the mixed reviews.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Love Story EDT
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 33%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition
Grapefruit 33% Petitgrain 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Love Story L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition
100%
Floral
73%
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
67%
64%
Green
58%
Fresh
44%
Marine
57%
52%
Sweet
52%
Musky
52%
Rose
45%
Soapy
100%
Citrus shared
73%
100%
67%
64%
Fresh shared
58%
44%
57%
52%
52%
52%
45%

Performance

Love Story L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Love Story

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean floral nature and generally moderate projection make it a safe choice for the office and casual wear. While some find its longevity lacking, it's considered unoffensive and pleasant for daytime activities.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile with moderate longevity makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings (with light application), and sport. While generally not suited for formal events, its invigorating qualities are perfect for hot weather and daytime activities.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Love Story EDT
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition EDP
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