
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
amber up front, then citrus, settling into warm spicy.
About
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense by Issey Miyake is a Woody fragrance for men. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Top notes are Yuzu, Bergamot, Sweet Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Nutmeg, Lotus, Cardamom, Cinnamon and…
Nose: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense smell like?
amber up front, then citrus, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: amber, citrus, warm spicy.
What notes are in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense?
Top: Yuzu, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Nutmeg, Lotus, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron. Base: Incense, Papyrus, Ambergris, Benzoin, Amber.
How long does L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense best for?
Spring is the top pick (30%). Fall is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense?
Day wear leads at 52%. Night is a secondary pick at 48%.
Is L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 71% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense?
Composed by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Released in 2007.
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