L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette vs Black Eau de Parfum

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
1994	Year	2003
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

A crisp, iconic aquatic citrus that still feels effortlessly modern and clean. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme is a timeless staple for daily wear, balancing invigorating freshness with subtle woody depth.

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Our Verdict - Black Eau de Parfum

This one's a bit of an identity crisis - called "Black" but smells vibrantly green, fresh, and citrusy. If you're looking for an affordable, inoffensive freshie, this is a solid bet, but don't expect it to last for ages. The community loves its clean, uplifting scent but bemoans its often-lacklustre performance.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	9%
Floral	15%	8%
Fruity	3%	2%
Green	13%	16%
Sweet	14%	12%
Warm	18%	20%
Woody	18%	15%
Earthy	8%	8%
Animalic	7%	14%
Fresh	21%	25%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 9% vs 28%

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Yuzu 12% Lemon 12% Bergamot 11% Lemon Verbena 10% Cypress 10% Calone 10% Coriander 9% Tarragon 9% Sage 9%

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

Mint 25% Ginger 25% Basil 21%

Shared Notes

Lotus 16% vs 23%

Nutmeg 14% vs 18%

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Lily Of The Valley 15% Saffron 14% Geranium 14% Cinnamon 14% Mignonette 13%

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

Incense 22% Cedar 19% Woody 18%

Shared Notes

Musk 17% vs 28%

Amber 15% vs 21%

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Vetiver 18% Cedar 17% Sandalwood 16% Tobacco 15%

Only in Black Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 27% Suede 23%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Black Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

72%

70%

Fresh Spicy

100%

90%

Fresh

49%

80%

Aquatic

50%

30%

Green

80%

70%

Aromatic

66%

60%

Woody

54%

Amber

54%

Musky

52%

Ozonic

52%

45%

Floral

Citrus shared

100%

72%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

100%

Fresh shared

90%

49%

Aquatic shared

80%

50%

Green shared

30%

80%

Aromatic shared

70%

66%

Woody shared

60%

54%

Amber

54%

Musky

52%

Ozonic

52%

Floral

45%

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Black Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The crisp citrus and aquatic freshness make it ideal for spring and summer, while its woody and spicy undertones add versatility for mild autumn days but lack the density for winter's chill.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, uplifting vibe suit office and casual settings perfectly. The fresh character works for sporty occasions and daytime dates, while its subtlety makes it less suited for formal evening wear.

Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office, casual, and even sport wear. While some reviewers suggest it for date nights, its generally moderate projection and longevity mean it's less suited for formal settings where a stronger presence might be desired.