L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 1999 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Passage d'Enfer
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Passage d'Enfer is a divisive beast. Many call it a spiritual, clean incense-lily masterpiece, but just as many find it underwhelming, weak, and ultimately dull. Best sampled to see if you get the church or the shower gel.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 17% | 23% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 14% | 12% |
| Warm | 29% | 23% |
| Woody | 22% | 22% |
| Earthy | 17% | 15% |
| Animalic | 15% | 18% |
| Fresh | 4% | 4% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean accords make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its understated nature might not stand out for dates or formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Smoky, Woody accords and Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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