Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Amber
95%
Rose
65%
Smoky
61%
Warm Spicy
56%
Leather
56%
Balsamic
52%
Animalic
46%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Amber, and Rose) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Amber, Rose, and Smoky among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Amber, Rose, and Smoky among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or EncensbyIssey Miyakeis a Amber Woody fragrance for men.L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encenswas launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Christophe Raynaud. Top notes are Rose and Labdanum; middle notes are Incense, Pink Pepper and Cumin; base notes are Leather, Sandalwood, Amberwood, Cedar and Vetiver.The new edition"reflects the encounter between incandescent water and molten rock which produces the most beautiful and mysterious golden smoke, the enveloping scent is luminous and warm."The composition is signed by perfumerChristophe Raynaud, created around the "noble" and "nostalgic" note of incense with additional accords of natural spices, rich essences of roses and woods, such as cedar, sandalwood and vetiver, with a hint of leather tones.It is available as a 100 mlEau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Or Encens office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.