Two years after the creation of his women’s fragrance, Issey Miyake launched his men’s fragrance, L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme. Reflecting the principles of his women’s scent, it embodies yin and yang, and the extreme polarities of the world. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme is a fresh yet warm, woody scent accented with spicy notes.
Issey Miyake Men L’eau D’Issey Pour Homme was created as a universal Eau de Toilette perfect for any occasion.
L’Eau d’Issey for Men is a woody aquatic fragrance with yuzu as in top notes, along with notes of bergamot, lemon and tarragon. A middle note is spicy and woody: nutmeg and water lily are an exciting and unexpected accord in this composition. An end note carries an intense woody scent which is sharp and enriched with tobacco,sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and musk. It was created by Jacques Cavallier in 1994.
Two editions in new flacons but with the same compositions were introduced in 2009 – L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme and L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Intense. Colours of the flacons – light grey and dark grey colour of asphalt make an impression of a union of water and concrete.
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Most Common Questions and Answers About Issey Miyake L’eau D’Issey Pour Homme
1. What does Issey Miyake L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme smell like?
L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme is a fresh, aquatic, and woody men’s fragrance. It opens with a burst of yuzu (a Japanese citrus), lemon, and bergamot, followed by spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, then dries down to a masculine base of sandalwood, vetiver, musk, and tobacco. It’s clean, balanced, and subtly spicy.
2. Is L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme long-lasting?
Yes, for a fresh scent it has good longevity—typically lasting 6 to 8 hours, with moderate to strong projection, especially in the first few hours.
3. Is Issey Miyake L’eau d’Issey a summer fragrance?
It’s most popular in spring and summer because of its fresh, citrusy opening and light aquatic character. But the spicy-woody base also makes it versatile enough for year-round wear.
4. What are the key notes in Issey Miyake L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme?
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Top notes: Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot, Tarragon
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Heart notes: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Lily-of-the-Valley
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Base notes: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Musk
5. Is it a safe blind buy?
Generally yes. It’s a well-rounded, clean fragrance that appeals to many, but those sensitive to citrus or spice might want to sample first.
6. Is L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme suitable for work?
Absolutely. Its clean and non-offensive profile makes it ideal for professional or casual environments.
Similar Fragrances to Issey Miyake L’eau d’Issey Pour Homme
1. Versace – Pour Homme
A brighter, more aromatic alternative with citrus, neroli, and tonka bean. Shares the clean and aquatic DNA.
2. Bvlgari – Aqva Pour Homme
A deeper, oceanic marine scent with salty freshness and aromatic herbs—more aquatic, less citrusy.
3. Dior – Homme Cologne
Minimalist, clean citrus with white musk. Shares the fresh-soapy feel, though it’s more linear.
4. Acqua di Gio – Giorgio Armani
Another classic aquatic-citrus fragrance with soft florals and musk. Similar in spirit, slightly more floral and mass-appealing.
5. Nautica – Voyage
Affordable and fresh, with green apple and aquatic notes. Lighter and sweeter but within the same genre of fresh masculines.
