Issey Miyake 2017 Edp

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L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens

by Christophe Raynaud

Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Christophe Raynaud. The fragrance opens with Labdanum and Rose, settles into a heart of Incense, Cumin, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Amberwood, Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Cedar.

Our verdict on L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens: Statement

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.
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 18%
Fruity 2%
Green 3%
Sweet 14%
Warm 30%
Woody 23%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 15%
Fresh 5%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

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About

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens envelops you in a cloud of mystical incense, gilded with rose and shimmering with labdanum resin. Bold leather, creamy sandalwood, and smoky woods create an opulent, smoldering trail, while spices and amber lend warmth and richness. This fragrance conjures ancient rituals and molten gold, radiating sophistication and an enigmatic allure. It's an evocative, meditative scent for cold nights and moments of quiet power.