L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Signature Brown
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A minimalist fusion of vibrant cedar, fresh spice, and earthy woods, Eau & Cèdre is quietly assertive yet refreshingly clean. An understated masculine staple for lovers of modern woody scents.
This one's a smooth operator, inspired by a spiky original but dialled down for wider appeal. It's garnered seriously positive attention for being more wearable and less aggressive, making it a surprisingly versatile crowd-pleaser despite its controversial 'clone' status.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 18% |
| Sweet | 7% | 1% |
| Warm | 26% | 23% |
| Woody | 49% | 48% |
| Earthy | 25% | 28% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 11% | 6% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sparkling cardamom and grapefruit freshness suit spring and mild summer days, while the earthy, woody cedar and vetiver base excel in crisp autumn air. Less suited to winter cold due to its moderate warmth and projection.
Occasions
Its refined woods and subtle projection make it ideal for casual wear and the office, with enough freshness for dates. Not too bold or sweet for formal black-tie or sporty settings.
Seasons
Occasions
Its smoother, more approachable woody-aromatic character makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive, while its sophistication elevates it for dates and formal events. The woody profile isn't typically suited for sport, however.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Earthy accords and Patchouli, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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