L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Absolu
Perfumer: Olivier Cresp
20 ratings
From your scent profile
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Absolu is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a spicy, woody warmth; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
PowderyWhat does L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Absolu smell like?
Mandarin orange and a fresh, fruity feel lead the scent. Cinnamon and nutmeg add a spicy tone, amber sweetens it, and cashmere wood lays a dry, woody base. Powdery and earthy sides run through the accords, and a synthetic sheen shapes the overall character.
It is classed as a men's fragrance. Its longevity is rated good by those who voted, though the vote count is small, so that reading is tentative. Serge Lutens Rousse and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Or Absolu have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 41%Autumn
- 32%Winter
- 14%Summer
- 14%Spring
Autumn
Winter
Summer
Spring- Nighttime26%
- Evening22%
- Casual19%
- Office19%
- Daytime15%
Least picked for daytime.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
60% matchL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Or Absolu
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Issey Miyake · 1994
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Last updated: October 26, 2026