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Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense

Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

2007MenModern
7.0/ 10
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357 ratings
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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.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 311 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. 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

  1. First minutes

    • Yuzu
    • Orange
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Cardamom
    • Nutmeg
    • Blue lotus
  3. Towards evening

    • Ambergris
    • Frankincense
    • Papyrus

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 29%
    Spring
  • 29%
    Autumn
  • 22%
    Summer
  • 19%
    Winter
  • Casual
    24%
  • Daytime
    22%
  • Office
    20%
  • Evening
    16%
  • Nighttime
    12%
  • Sport
    6%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026