L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense
Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
357 ratings
From your scent profile
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense is a men's fragrance that links a fresh opening of yuzu and orange to the spicy warmth of cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 311 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Smoky
What does L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense smell like?
The citrus opening is built from yuzu, orange, bergamot and mandarin orange zest, giving it a fresh, green feel. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and saffron bring the spice, while blue lotus and camphor cool it down. The base of frankincense, papyrus, benzoin and ambergris settles into a woody, lightly smoky finish.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. About half of voters call it masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Baldessarini Del Mar (Eau de Toilette) and Sober Kyōto have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Yuzu
- Orange
- Bergamot
First hours
- Cardamom
- Nutmeg
- Blue lotus
Towards evening
- Ambergris
- Frankincense
- Papyrus
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Spring
- 29%Autumn
- 22%Summer
- 19%Winter
- Casual24%
- Daytime22%
- Office20%
- Evening16%
- Nighttime12%
- Sport6%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
51% matchUlysse
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49% matchKyōto
Sober · 2023
47% matchDaytona 500 (Eau de Toilette)
Daytona · 2006
45% matchCeylongrau
Grauton Parfums · 2022
45% matchEmeer
Lattafa · 2023
44% matchDancing on Goosebumps
Emil Élise · 2022
43% matchSancti
Liquides Imaginaires · 2011
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Last updated: October 26, 2026














