Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
66%
Fresh Spicy
59%
Woody
54%
Floral
53%
Green
49%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Aromatic, and Fresh Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
L'Eau d'Issey Pour HommebyIssey Miyakeis a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men.L'Eau d'Issey Pour Hommewas launched in 1994. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier. Top notes are Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot, Lemon Verbena, Mandarin Orange, Cypress, Calone, Coriander, Tarragon and Sage; middle notes are Blue Lotus, Nutmeg, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bourbon Geranium, Saffron, Ceylon Cinnamon and Mignonette; base notes are Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Tobacco.Issey Miyake uses very unusual and rare materials in order to create perfumes that evoke the sense of timeless freedom and serenity. 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.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- 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.