Issey Miyake 2007 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense opens with Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin, and Yuzu, settles into a heart of Lotus, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Amber, Benzoin, and Incense. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A daring, luminous twist on fresh masculinity - citrus and spice collide with smoky incense for a magnetic presence that's both vivid and mysterious. A modern classic for those seeking energy with gravitas.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Bold
  • Energetic
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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The crisp citrus and spicy freshness make it ideal for spring and fall, while the incense and woody base give it some versatility in cooler weather. It is less suited for extreme winter cold or peak summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and energetic, spicy character suit casual and semi-formal occasions, as well as date nights. The incense and spice make it a bit too assertive for sports or ultra-formal settings.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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 Intense opens with a vibrant burst of yuzu and mandarin, immediately invigorating the senses. An exhilarating heart of cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg pulses with warmth and dynamism, while saffron adds a subtle, exotic nuance. Deep base notes of incense, papyrus, and vetiver infuse a smoky, resinous depth, balanced by woody sandalwood and a trace of ambergris. The result is a strikingly fresh yet boldly spicy fragrance with an aura of smoky intrigue and modern masculinity.

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