L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Intense

L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Intense by Issey Miyake is a masculine-leaning eau de toilette from 2007 in the designer price tier. It opens with yuzu and bergamot, moves into nutmeg, coriander and clary sage and dries down to vetiver, sandalwood and tonka bean. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Yuzu Japanese citrus — like grapefruit and mandarin crossed. Crisp and clean.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.

Heart

Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.

Dry-down

Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.

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