Is Divain L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme a dupe of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDP

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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDP
This is Divain's take on Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, a woody-aquatic fragrance built around a watery, mineral freshness. The citrus-lotus-vetiver arc lands close, but the dupe's aquatic facet is warmer and less mineral than the original's crisp, almost metallic water accord.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT A L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 11% vs 22%
Yuzu 11% vs 22%
Bergamot 10% vs 22%
Sage 9% vs 18%
Tarragon 9% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Lotus 16% vs 36%
Nutmeg 14% vs 29%
Cinnamon 13% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 18% vs 29%
Sandalwood 16% vs 26%
Amber 15% vs 24%
Tobacco 15% vs 19%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Musk 17% Cedar 17%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer

The watery, citrus-vetiver profile suits warmer months best.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

A serene, composed aquatic-woody profile suits office and casual daytime wear equally well.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Shares 12 of its 23 notes, including Nutmeg, Tobacco, Sage

Key Differences

Adds calone and cedar

Where to buy

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