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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense Eau de Toilette bottle L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2022 Year 2009
££ Price Tier £££££
Bois Marocain Eau de Parfum bottle Bois Marocain EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense EDT
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.
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Our Verdict - Bois Marocain EDP
Bois Marocain is a beautiful, evocative woody incense that's sadly let down by its dismal performance, especially the later reformulations. It's truly a "try before you buy" situation, as the scent profile proves divisive, ranging from 'stunning' to 'morning breath'.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense EDT
Bois Marocain EDP

Notes

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense
Bois Marocain
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense
Cardamom 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 33%
Only in Bois Marocain
Cypress 33% Incense 33%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 57% vs 50%
Patchouli 42% vs 50%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense Bois Marocain
100%
Woody
100%
75%
Aromatic
68%
65%
Earthy
60%
Warm Spicy
47%
50%
Fresh
Amber
50%
Smoky
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
75%
68%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
47%
50%
50%
48%

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense Bois Marocain
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual

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.

Bois Marocain

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its woody and smoky profile, combined with generally poor longevity and intimate projection, makes it unsuitable for vigorous activity. It leans towards more sophisticated settings, like formal events or dates, where its subtle and elegant character can be appreciated without being overpowering.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau & Cèdre Intense EDT
Bois Marocain EDP
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