Is The Essence Vault I. Miyake - 150 a dupe of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme?
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1994 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
I. Miyake - 150 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
- I. Miyake - 150
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A serviceable copy of the aquatic-woody clarity of L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, though the yuzu-lotus opening fades to a plain musk-wood base much faster than the tenacious original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Woody Notes
60%
Musk
40%
Musk
17%
vs
40%
Lotus
16%
vs
35%
Nutmeg
14%
vs
35%
Yuzu
11%
vs
65%
Cypress
9%
vs
65%
Vetiver
18%
Cedar
17%
Sandalwood
16%
Amber
16%
Tobacco
15%
Lily of the Valley
15%
Geranium
14%
Saffron
14%
Cinnamon
14%
Mignonette
13%
Lemon
12%
Bergamot
11%
Lemon Verbena
10%
Mandarin
10%
Calone
10%
Coriander
9%
Sage
9%
Tarragon
9%
Woody Notes
60%
Yuzu
11%
vs
65%
Lemon
12%
Bergamot
11%
Lemon Verbena
10%
Mandarin
10%
Cypress
10%
Calone
10%
Coriander
9%
Sage
9%
Tarragon
9%
Lotus
35%
Nutmeg
14%
vs
35%
Lotus
17%
Lily of the Valley
15%
Geranium
14%
Saffron
14%
Cinnamon
14%
Mignonette
13%
Cypress
65%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A clean aquatic-citrus scent built for warm weather; feels thin once the temperature drops.
Occasions
Understated and fresh, well suited to office or gym wear; too quiet to make an impression on a date or at a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Yuzu, Cypress
Adds woody notes, drops amber and bergamot
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