Acquired

Issey Miyake 2017 EDP

M ££

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens

by Christophe Raynaud

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Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Christophe Raynaud. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens opens with Rose and Labdanum, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Cumin, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Issey Miyake's L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

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

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.