Issey Miyake 2011 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute

by Olivier Cresp

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011, created by Olivier Cresp. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute opens with Mandarin and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Amber. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This Issey Miyake flanker is a divisive one. Many find it rich and intense, a superior version of the original, while others are put off by its dominant cinnamon and amber, sometimes even describing it as rancid. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation.
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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin51%
Cinnamon49%
Heartas listed
Nutmeg100%
Baseas listed
Amber58%
Woody Notes42%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intensity and longevity make it less suitable for the office, where it could overwhelm. The warm, spicy accords and mentions of it being a 'relax type version' for 'evening hours' lean it towards dates and more sophisticated casual or formal evening wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute kicks off with a sharp, juicy mandarin zest, quickly spiced up with a punch of cinnamon that holds court. The heart introduces a warm nutmeg, deepening the spice before settling into a rich, ambered woody base. It's a complex dance of fresh, warm, and woody notes, giving it a distinctive character.

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