Le Sel d'Issey
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Inexcusable Evil
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A bracing, mineral sea breeze with a smoky-woody undertone. This is modern aquatic reimagined for grownups, stripped of sweetness and bulk yet quietly magnetic.
This one is exactly what it says on the tin: an inexcusable, evil, challenging experience. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent - a work of art for some, an unwearable nightmare for others. Don't say you weren't warned.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 9% | 4% |
| Warm | 25% | 11% |
| Woody | 22% | 13% |
| Earthy | 24% | 28% |
| Animalic | 10% | 0% |
| Fresh | 23% | 30% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The mineral salty marine freshness and aquatic clarity make this ideal for spring and summer, evoking sea breeze and clean air. The subtle warmth from amber and incense allows some versatility into fall, but it feels too breezy and mineral for cold winter days.
Occasions
Its crisp, understated aquatic-mineral character works well for the office and casual wear, never overwhelming. Sporty freshness makes it suitable for active settings, but the subtle incense keeps it from feeling strictly utilitarian or too formal.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its extreme, unsettling profile and potent, long-lasting performance, this fragrance is categorically unsuited for any standard social occasion. Reviewers explicitly state it's unwearable and could cause distress to others.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Smoky, Woody, Aquatic accords and Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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