L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum bottle L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
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2017 Year 2007
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
A masterful smoky-incense and leather fragrance with a golden, mysterious warmth. Or Encens is for those who want gravitas and sophistication, not mass appeal. It commands attention with its complexity and depth.
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Our Verdict - Olibanum
Olibanum is a polarising beast. For some, it's a 'heavenly' meditative incense masterpiece, rich and natural. For others, it’s a challenging blend of 'unwashed priest's robe', 'sweaty cedar', and 'gasoline'. Best avoided unless you're absolutely certain you want to smell like an ancient, green-tinged cathedral with a side of Marmalade. A true love-it-or-hate-it scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 3%
Floral 17% 13%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 2% 0%
Sweet 14% 18%
Warm 29% 28%
Woody 22% 23%
Earthy 17% 21%
Animalic 15% 8%
Fresh 4% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens EdP
Olibanum EdP

Notes

Only in L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
Rose 53% Labdanum 47%
Shared Notes
Incense 39% vs 34%
Only in L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
Pink Pepper 31% Cumin 29%

Accords

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Olibanum
100%
Woody
61%
85%
Amber
100%
75%
Smoky
63%
60%
Warm Spicy
72%
45%
Balsamic
69%
55%
Leather
Sweet
48%
30%
Animalic
Woody shared
100%
61%
Amber shared
85%
100%
Smoky shared
75%
63%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
72%
Balsamic shared
45%
69%
55%
48%
30%

Performance

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Olibanum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dense incense, amber, leather, and smoky woods make this an ideal choice for fall and winter, radiating warmth and richness in cool weather. Its power and spice may be too much for summer but work for cool spring evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This bold, resinous scent is best for formal, evening, or date settings where its smoky richness shines. It's too commanding and dense for office or sports but can work for casual nights out.

Olibanum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Its intense, long-lasting nature and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, which could be overwhelming. The warm, resinous, and often 'churchy' scent is best suited for formal occasions or personal, contemplative wear rather than casual outings or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Incense, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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