Issey Miyake 2023 EDT

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L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vétiver Intense

by Marie Salamagne

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vétiver Intense is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Marie Salamagne. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vétiver Intense opens with Bergamot, Ginger, and Calone, settles into a heart of Sage, Clary Sage, and Iso E Super, and dries down to a base of Dreamwood, Cedar, and Vetiver. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vétiver Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A crystalline, streamlined vetiver that feels invigorating and quietly confident. Airy woods and brisk ginger make this a modern, everyday classic for lovers of clean masculinity.
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  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Vétiver Intense Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger47%
Calone29%
Bergamot24%
Heartas listed
Clary Sage52%
Iso E Super26%
Sage22%
Baseas listed
Vetiver56%
Dreamwood28%
Cedar17%

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

Bracing vetiver, zesty ginger, and herbal clary sage combine for a scent that thrives in spring and fall, with enough freshness for summer. Its clean, airy woody character can feel a bit light for winter wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Moderate projection and a crisp, unfussy profile make it ideal for work or daily wear. It's relaxed yet refined, but leans too casual for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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 Vétiver Eau de Toilette Intense is a masterfully pared-down vetiver, balancing earthy woodiness with fresh ginger and aromatic clary sage. The opening shimmers with citrus and aquatic notes, quickly revealing a radiant vetiver heart softened by herbal nuances and Dreamwood's silky touch. Never heavy or muddy, the scent remains light yet textural, projecting a crisp, modern confidence that endures from office to weekend. Ideal for those who want clean woods with an invigorating green edge.

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