L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum vs Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2017	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum

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 - Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum

This one's a passionate affair, not a casual fling. Criminal of Love is a dark, sensual rose-tobacco blend that polarises with its intensity. While some find it an intoxicating masterpiece, others are put off by its 'medicinal' opening. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or for the office, apparently.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	2%
Floral	17%	14%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	2%	4%
Sweet	14%	16%
Warm	29%	35%
Woody	22%	21%
Earthy	17%	21%
Animalic	15%	7%
Fresh	4%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum

Rose 53% Labdanum 47%

Only in Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 51% Saffron 49%

Only in L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum

Incense 40% Pink Pepper 31% Cumin 29%

Only in Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum

Rose 47% Cedar 29% Papyrus 24%

Only in L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum

Leather 22% Sandalwood 21% Amberwood 21% Cedar 19% Vetiver 17%

Only in Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 31% Patchouli 27% Incense 23% Immortelle 18%

Accords

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

75%

60%

Warm Spicy

100%

85%

Amber

51%

Tobacco

77%

75%

Smoky

49%

Rose

65%

Patchouli

60%

Sweet

58%

55%

Leather

44%

45%

Balsamic

51%

30%

Animalic

Woody shared

100%

75%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

100%

Amber shared

85%

51%

Tobacco

77%

Smoky shared

75%

49%

Rose

65%

Patchouli

60%

Sweet

58%

Leather shared

55%

44%

Balsamic shared

45%

51%

Animalic

30%

Performance

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum

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.

Criminal of Love Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

Given its strong projection and overtly sensual nature, this scent is entirely unsuitable for the office, as many reviewers agree. It shines brightest on dates or for special evening occasions where its captivating, dark intensity can truly be appreciated, making it a poor choice for casual wear or sport.