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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre Eau de Parfum bottle L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2016 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre EDP
Noir Ambre is a plush, decadent amber-leather powerhouse, radiating warmth and sophistication. For the man who wants to command attention on cold nights, it delivers a bold, enveloping statement.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oud Extrait
This MFK Oud Extrait is a divisive beast. It's either a classy, smooth, and utterly luxurious take on oud, or a bizarre metallic, medicinal mess. Performance is undeniably strong, but you'll either love how it develops or be scrubbing it off.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre EDP
Oud Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 27% vs 53%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre
Cinnamon 27% Nutmeg 24% Coriander 21%
Only in Oud
Elemi 46%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre
Leather 30% Cedar 24% Papyrus 23% Vetiver 22%
Only in Oud
Vanilla 100%
Only in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre
Amber 35% Vanilla 34% Tonka Bean 31%

Accords

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre Oud
100%
Amber
86%
Warm Spicy
100%
Oud
100%
66%
Woody
99%
Vanilla
91%
90%
Leather
57%
47%
Aromatic
84%
Balsamic
73%
Musky
65%
Metallic
64%
Floral
57%
46%
Animalic
40%
Powdery
100%
Warm Spicy shared
86%
100%
Oud
100%
Woody shared
66%
99%
91%
Leather shared
90%
57%
Aromatic shared
47%
84%
73%
65%
64%
57%
46%
40%

Performance

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre Oud
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich amber, leather, vanilla, and warm spices create a dense, enveloping trail ideal for cold winter and crisp fall nights. Its intensity can be overwhelming in summer heat, but transitions well into early spring evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and opulent, sensual warmth suit formal events, romantic evenings, and nights out but can be too commanding for the office or sporty settings.

Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and bold character make it unsuitable for the office. This is a showstopper best reserved for formal events and date nights where its luxurious sillage can truly shine, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre EDP
Oud Extrait
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