Is Eden Perfumes No.136 l'eau d'issey a dupe of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme?

No.136 l'eau d'issey EDP

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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1994 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.136 l'eau d'issey Eau de Parfum bottle No.136 l'eau d'issey EDP
$23.95+ tax from
1.3 fl oz (40 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $8.13/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
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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 - No.136 l'eau d'issey EDP
Eden's take on L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme leans into the same bright yuzu-and-bergamot opening balanced by soft florals and warm woods - a faithful, wearable rendition of the 1994 original's clean, understated masculine signature, if a touch shorter-lived.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT A No.136 l'eau d'issey 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
No.136 l'eau d'issey EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver 18% vs 18%
Musk 17% vs 16%
Cedar 17% vs 18%
Lotus 16% vs 18%
Sandalwood 16% vs 20%
Amber 15% vs 13%
Tobacco 15% vs 11%
Nutmeg 14% vs 15%
Geranium 13% vs 15%
Saffron 13% vs 15%
Cinnamon 13% vs 18%
Yuzu 11% vs 16%
Bergamot 10% vs 13%
Mandarin 9% vs 12%
Cypress 9% vs 9%
Calone 9% vs 10%
Coriander 9% vs 10%
Sage 9% vs 9%
Tarragon 9% vs 9%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Mignonette 13% Lemon 12%
Shared Notes
Yuzu 11% vs 16%
Bergamot 10% vs 13%
Mandarin 9% vs 12%
Cypress 9% vs 9%
Calone 9% vs 10%
Coriander 9% vs 10%
Sage 9% vs 9%
Tarragon 9% vs 9%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Lemon 12%
Shared Notes
Lotus 16% vs 18%
Nutmeg 14% vs 15%
Geranium 13% vs 15%
Saffron 13% vs 15%
Cinnamon 13% vs 18%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
Mignonette 13%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 18% vs 18%
Musk 17% vs 16%
Cedar 17% vs 18%
Sandalwood 16% vs 20%
Amber 15% vs 13%
Tobacco 15% vs 11%

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 No.136 l'eau d'issey
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

No.136 l'eau d'issey

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Community season votes for Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights, casual wear and sport.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 21 notes is in the original, including Lotus, Lily of the Valley, Geranium

Key Differences

Without lemon and mignonette

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No.136 l'eau d'issey EDP

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