Issey Miyake 2019 EDP

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L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood Intense

by Dominique Ropion , Marie Salamagne

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Dominique Ropion and Marie Salamagne. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood Intense opens with Grapefruit, Cardamom, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Ambroxan, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

An assertive, contemporary woody fragrance with a sharp resinous edge and lively citrus-spice opening. It radiates depth and confidence without sacrificing wearability.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Woody
  • Elegant
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L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit37%
Elemi32%
Cardamom31%
Heartas listed
Ambroxan26%
Apricot26%
Cedar25%
Sandalwood24%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes39%
Vetiver33%
Patchouli29%

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 Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The bold woody and spicy facets work well in the cooler air of fall and winter, while the fresh citrus and aromatic elements keep it wearable in spring and milder summer days. The rich, resinous core can feel a touch heavy in peak heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its woody-spicy character and moderate projection make it ideal for dates and smart casual occasions, while the clean freshness allows for some office and formal use. Too opulent for sporty settings.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, LIMONENE, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, LINALYL ACETATE, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, CITRONELLOL, PINENE, TRIMETHYLCYCLOPENTENYL METHYLISOPENTENOL, COUMARIN, VANILLIN, CITRAL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, GERANYL ACETATE, ROSE KETONES, GERANIOL, TERPINOLENE, TERPINEOL, EUGENOL, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL, FARNESOL, ALPHA-TERPINENE, CINNAMAL, MENTHOL, HEXADECANOLACTONE, BHT, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood Eau de Parfum Intense is a bold, modern take on woody perfumery. Grapefruit and Sichuan pepper create a zesty, spicy opening that quickly gives way to a resinous heart of fir balsam and ambroxan. The base is dominated by rich cedarwood and vetiver, enveloped in creamy sandalwood and a subtle synthetic touch for depth. The result is intense yet refined, balancing freshness with complexity and a persistent woody signature.

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