L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Eau de Toilette vs Original Eau de Toilette

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT

Issey Miyake by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

88%

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Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT

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 - Original EDT

A masterclass in aromatic masculinity, Tabac Original bridges old school barbershop with modern freshness. Versatile, reliable, and quietly charismatic, it never shouts but always feels composed.

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 EDT

Original EDT

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 11% vs 18%

Bergamot 10% vs 21%

Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

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

Only in Original

Petitgrain 24% Neroli 18% Pepper 18%

Shared Notes

Geranium 13% vs 22%

Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Lotus 17% Lily Of The Valley 15% Nutmeg 15% Saffron 14% Cinnamon 14% Mignonette 13%

Only in Original

Oak 26% Lavender 26% Chamomile 26%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 18% vs 20%

Musk 17% vs 20%

Sandalwood 16% vs 20%

Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

Cedar 17% Amber 16% Tobacco 15%

Only in Original

Carnation 19% Ambergris 19%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Original

100%

Citrus

47%

70%

Aromatic

92%

90%

Fresh

60%

Woody

87%

80%

Aquatic

70%

Fresh Spicy

63%

Herbal

68%

45%

Floral

54%

Powdery

38%

30%

Green

Citrus shared

100%

47%

Aromatic shared

70%

92%

Fresh

90%

Woody shared

60%

87%

Aquatic

80%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

63%

Herbal

68%

Floral shared

45%

54%

Powdery

38%

Green

30%

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Original

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme

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.

Original

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Bright citrus and aromatic herbs make this ideal for spring, while the woody and powdery base gives enough warmth for fall. It can work in summer if applied lightly but stays more restrained in winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Refined yet understated projection makes it well suited to the office or casual daywear. Its classic, clean masculinity offers some date appeal but is less fitting for sports or black tie.