L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oud Mood
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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.
This powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find its sweet, smoky oud intoxicating and addictive; others get a 'dirty socks' or 'melted plastic' vibe. Not for the faint of heart, it's a bold and often polarising scent best left to macerate.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 17% | 18% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 8% |
| Sweet | 14% | 17% |
| Warm | 29% | 30% |
| Woody | 22% | 15% |
| Earthy | 17% | 16% |
| Animalic | 15% | 15% |
| Fresh | 4% | 6% |
Mood
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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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' projection and longevity, Oud Mood is far too intense for office wear, riskily cloying in confined spaces. Its warm, sensual, and sometimes 'dirty' profile makes it ideal for intimate date nights and striking a statement at formal events, but it's probably too much for casual daytime outings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Incense, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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