L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Tantrico
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A bracing blend of spicy pepper, crisp grapefruit, and resinous woods, this Eau de Parfum reimagines aquatic masculinity with depth and clarity. Impeccably versatile for those seeking freshness without sacrificing presence.
Tantrico is a divisive one, a chameleon that shifts from 'damp cardboard' to 'gorgeous sandalwood' depending on who you ask. It's an understated woody-aromatic that either charms with its subtlety or disappoints with its restrained character.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 13% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 16% | 20% |
| Sweet | 1% | 4% |
| Warm | 26% | 11% |
| Woody | 51% | 44% |
| Earthy | 10% | 3% |
| Animalic | 0% | 6% |
| Fresh | 26% | 30% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The spicy-fresh opening and woody-resinous depth make this ideal for spring and especially fall, when vibrant air pairs well with fir and cedar. It is versatile enough for summer and mild winter days, but the briskness may not suit extreme cold.
Occasions
The refined spice and clean woods work for office or casual settings, while moderate projection keeps it appropriate. It is less suited for formal black-tie events or athletic situations.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive woody-aromatic profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, if it agrees with your skin. The lack of strong sillage limits its impact for formal events or highly active settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Fir Resin, Sichuan Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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