Kenzo pour Homme Eau de Toilette vs No.136 l'eau d'issey Eau de Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kenzo pour Homme EDT

Kenzo Pour Homme is a divisive beast. It's either an aquatic masterpiece or a synthetic scrubber, but one thing's for sure: it's truly unique. Wear it and some will swoon, others will say you smell like old plastic. Never boring.

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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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Kenzo pour Homme EDT

No.136 l'eau d'issey EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Sage 18% vs 9%

Bergamot 16% vs 13%

Only in Kenzo pour Homme

Sea Water 29% Mahogany 19% Lemon 16%

Only in No.136 l'eau d'issey

Yuzu 17% Mandarin 12% Coriander 11% Calone 11% Cypress 9% Tarragon 9% Lemon Verbena 9%

Shared Notes

Nutmeg 9% vs 15%

Lily Of The Valley 9% vs 15%

Only in Kenzo pour Homme

Pine 13% Juniper 11% Carnation 11% Rose 10% Caraway 9% Jasmine 9% Peach 9% Orris 9%

Only in No.136 l'eau d'issey

Lotus 18% Cinnamon 18% Geranium 16% Saffron 16%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 15% vs 20%

Cedar 12% vs 18%

Musk 12% vs 16%

Vetiver 10% vs 18%

Amber 10% vs 13%

Only in Kenzo pour Homme

Fir Resin 16% Oakmoss 12% Labdanum 10%

Only in No.136 l'eau d'issey

Tobacco 12%

Accords

Kenzo pour Homme No.136 l'eau d'issey

100%

Woody

45%

96%

Aromatic

Aquatic

70%

Citrus

70%

60%

Fresh Spicy

30%

55%

Marine

48%

Powdery

44%

Conifer

Woody shared

100%

45%

Aromatic

96%

Aquatic

70%

Citrus

70%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

30%

Marine

55%

Powdery

48%

Conifer

44%

Performance

Kenzo pour Homme No.136 l'eau d'issey

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kenzo pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its unique, albeit strong, marine and woody character, combined with good longevity, makes it less suited for purely formal or conservative office settings. However, its freshness and compliments from women suggest it works well for dates, casual outings, and even after-sport refreshment.

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.