L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense Issey Miyake (2007)

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense by Issey Miyake

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6.4 / 10 102 Ratings

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense is a perfume by Issey Miyake for men and was released in 2007. The scent is spicy-citrusy. It was last marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.

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Perfumer

Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes	Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin zest, Yuzu
Heart Notes	Camphor, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Saffron, Blue water lily
Base Notes	Ambergris, Papyrus, Benzoin, Frankincense

Ratings

Scent

6.4 (102 Ratings)

Longevity

6.9 (78 Ratings)

Sillage

6.6 (70 Ratings)

Bottle

6.7 (81 Ratings)

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12/27/2019

7.0 7.0 7.0 7.5/10

Darkbeat
172 Reviews

Darkbeat

Helpful Review 2

A fresh, citrus and light incense.

This perfume is a fairly light and fresh incense, and, when I say light, I do not mean a scarce or weak aroma, no, I mean that the incense in this fragrance, despite being the protagonist, is executed to create a refreshing and quite versatile aroma, far from the treatment, of this note, which I am used to in oriental, where they are generally dense and opulent aromas.

The beginning is very citrus and fresh, with an outstanding yuzu very energizing, but lasts a blink, because, at the moment, the incense is incorporated into the mixture, providing a balsamic and smoky touch to the citrus freshness of the beginning, creating a fresh aroma , sweet and smoky, but equally elegant and fine, I like it. Then, the citrus fruits go down in intensity and the spices are incorporated, highlighting the cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg, feeling the spicy aroma, but in a clean and fresh way, very balanced and really beautiful. Gradually these spices decrease in intensity, and the aroma begins to sweeten and feel woody. Amber and benzoin give him that resinous and balsamic sweetness, and the papyrus has to be in charge of that woody sensation, which he would not know how to define, but that does not get to smell of wood, is rather a hint of it, but equally beautiful, masculine and elegant. The truth is that I did not expect such a fresh and versatile incense, a young and cheerful aroma, executed very elegantly.

In my skin the duration has been good, between 6 and 7 hours with a moderate wake, not bad. A very versatile aroma that you can wear at any season and time, and also for any occasion.

08/13/2019

10.0 8.0 8.0 10.0/10

AgnesEva
1 Review

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AgnesEva

Can't understand the negative ratings.

I have recommended the fragrance many times and everyone liked it. A smoky version of the original, deeper, more sensual, spicier... The Miyake DNA on drug so to speak. Bright and dark, refreshing and beguiling at the same time. Yuzu in the top note convinces with energy, in the heart note it gets warmer and sexier and papyrus with incense dances at the end with ambergris and benzoin a slow tango. A fragrance that can be worn anytime, anywhere. One of my absolute Miyake favorites. Why so few people here understand and love this fragrance is a mystery to me.

4 Replies

03/19/2019

10.0 7.0 8.0 9.0/10

1976Michalis
9 Reviews

1976Michalis

issey intence

Just need a little understanding of her concept. citrus - incense love ❤️ mandarin citrus - yuzu - incense smoke . lasting 8-9 hours. hot weather- cold weather no problem_- spices and smoke-
They help in the cold. nice scent

06/10/2018

8.0 7.0 7.0 7.5/10

Carlitos01
248 Reviews

Carlitos01

Helpful Review 3

Fresh, spicy and smoky - love or hate?

In my profile I say that I only review scents I like. With Eau d'Issey Intense It's clear for me that I don't love it but it's not clear if I like it or if I don't. I had to own this fragrance anyway as its perfumist - Jacques Cavalier - is the nose behind jewals like, Dior Midnight Poison, Bvlgari Aqva and Aqva Amara (all the Aqvas actually), Cartier Pasha For men, L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme and Yves Saint Laurent Opium Pour Homme, Rive Gauche Pour Homme, M7 and Elle, and many others.
I don't consider this Intense version as a flanker of the original L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme. It's an "independent" creation with almost no ties to the original EDT.
The fragrance opens with a strong dry yuzu note (not a big deal for me as I really don't like bitter dry aromas remembering toniq water), with sour mandarine peel (not for me as well) and some orange and bergamot. The citrus side of this opening is a strange one and not really the type of citrus scent I am used to like due its sourness, bitterness and dryness.
The heart notes reveal a strong camphor and cardamom. The bitterness becomes balsamic. The cinnamon middle note is almost non detectable and cannot impose its swetness.
The bottom notes with a strong incense and ambergris notes amplify the balsamic aura but also give the fragrance a dark smoky accord that i find pleasant. However the disagreable dryness and austerity is sustained now with a very dry papyrus note.
In the drydown, amber and benzoin make the bitter dryness recede a bit. The smoky darkness (more grey than black) also prevails in this phase. This accord is somewhat similar to the tarmac/concrete vibe that you get from For Him EDT by Narciso Rodriguez.
The sillage and projection are average, and the longevity is slightly above average.

What do I get from the Eau d'Issey Intense math?
Scent Opening: 6.0 (my judgement)
Scent Dry Down: 8.0 (my judgement)
Longevity: 6.5 (2 good sprays may last 4~6 hours)
Sillage: 6.5 (3~4feet at its peak with just 2 sprays)
Uniqueness: 9.5 (The smoky accord of this fragrance evoques For Him EDT by Narciso Rodriguez)
Wearability: 10.0 (a four seasons scent either in outdoors or indoors, day or night)
Versatility: 8.0 ("all around" versatile fragrance; some specific fragrances may be better for specific environments like intimacy, dates, night out, office, gymn, beach, outdoor activities in very hot days, very cold days or nights)
Compliments: 5.0 (This fragrance it's not a compliment magnet, not even close)
Quality: 8.0 (Above average quality, quality ingredients, nice flask, nice sprayer)
Presentation: 8.0 (no faults, elegant traditional Issey Miyake flask)
Price: 8.5 (100 ml non tester for € 23 + shipping)

Overall rating: 7.64/10.00
- between 7 and 8 =above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recomended;
- bigger than 9 = don't miss it;
Advice: I recommend this fragrance only to those people who really like dry, bitter citrus fragrances. Try before you buy. I will not buy this fragrance again.

05/11/2018

Chevalier
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Chevalier

Intensive next to

Unfortunately this one is miles away from the original. Here the employees of the Shiseido Group probably had to bring a quick shot with the fashion name intense onto the market in 2007. Otherwise I cannot explain this rather unsuccessful smell to myself.
What is equally exciting is the stamina with which the ladies and gentlemen have pushed many intense, nuit's and perfumes into the fragrance world, with quite manageable success.
That is a pity, because there are quite very good L'Eau d'Isseys which have their authority.
This one here, when you've got a closet full, isn't a mandatory must-have.
Unfortunately, it seems rather stale and unpleasant.
Something musty bothers me, and too many components don't fit together. I can say yes to orange at first. After that the camphor and the cinnamon is only strange and in no way harmonious with the nutmeg or the water lily. As analysis to what I dislike so much.

So people, if you want to wear good scents from Shiseido, you can resort to Nuit dissey or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport. These are both very pleasant, long lasting and with a pleasant sillage.
This one better not be.

11/29/2017

7.0 6.0 8.0 6.0/10

MrHonest
64 Reviews

MrHonest

Nope.

I'll be brief. I had several opportunities to get a 75 mL bottle for less than 20 bucks and decided to pass each time. Why? Because I wore it twice (open-mindedly), and just couldn't seem to stomach it.

It's harsh. And not the kind of harsh where you're like, "Whoa! That's harsh". It's the worse kind - where it lures you in for a sniff or two with some freshness and you can't really make up your mind...but then it hits you - the nose cringe - incense. No no no no no. Look, I love the original L'eau D'issey, and the first time I sprayed Intense, I thought "Alright. Familiar. Nice and fresh. Not too bad..." But 3 minutes in...here it comes - papyrus, nutmeg, frankincense, ambergris. Yeah. People say "wet concrete", but I would simply say "burning." It smells like...burning.

Sure, I basically knew what this was going to smell like from all of the reviews I read and watched online, but I was still considering blind buying this. Good thing I didn't, because it never would've gotten worn. There are simply far better and more appealing options IMO. And don't get me wrong, there are some redeeming citrus and floral notes in this, but that papyrus and incense....man....

Guys, I'm telling you right now that I'm a BIG fan of spicy frags. But without any woods, amber or sweetness to balance it out, it's just, say it with me - too harsh. I mean just LOOK at the notes - 4 citruses and 6 spices. What do you expect? An aquatic?

So you have to ask yourself one question, "do you feel lucky...punk? Well? Do ya?" Because I don't. And I certainly don't think I'm ready to smell like acid. But heck, if you're bored, why not have a go? After all, it's not a BAD scent, it's just...

3 Replies

11/26/2017

8.0 6.0 8.0 9.0/10

Elysium
260 Reviews

Elysium

Helpful Review 2

Stunning like a big whoa!

I am a big fan of Issey Miyake's scents, I think I have or have had almost all the original ones and all the flankers. Yeah, I do agree with other guys who feel not much similarity to the original Eau d'Issey, however, there's a vague reminiscence of it, perhaps cause they share some spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and saffron, but that's it. This one is not as citrusy as the original, though the trail has something that reminds its eldest bro.

The opening is stunning! At the first stage, the darkly citrus notes of tangerine peel, enhanced with bergamot, yuzu, and sweet orange peel's juice wrap you like a blanket. I said darkly since that aura is ain't like common spring/summer citrusy scents, rather a spectacular blend of tart peels that you just can't get enough.

That alchemy potion gives way to an astringent spice combination of balsamic camphor, cardamom, and spicy cinnamon, nutmeg, and saffron. At this second stage, it is kind of like a whoa! All those middle notes are freshened with blue water lily which adds an ozone-like note and the unmistakeable L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme signature. The blue water lily was sacred to the ancient Egyptians, ornamental and sweet smelling. People who have had the pleasure described the smell as being similar to that of a hyacinth, a loquat and even of a banana. Whatever the fragrance is like, the Egyptians loved this plant that represented the sun and rebirth.

Ultimately, the third stage comes, and smoky black incense, sweet ambergris, balsamic benzoin, and dry papyrus wood essence feature in the deep, woody dry-down.

What I like in this scent is the light floral note, which is present everywhere from the opening to the dry-down. Perhaps, that is what makes LIMI similar to its big bro. The scent is a pleasing, smoky, woody scent. As the name suggests, it is quite an intense strong scent, although I would say not too overpowering as some other scents. The woody and musky type notes are not overdone, and you can get a sense of the fresh spicy style of this. It’s perfect for the autumn or winter and will feel very warm. Great to wear at night events or out with the friends, it’s quite an inviting aroma.

In my opinion, on my skin, it performs well from a longevity point of view, and that's why they call it intense, though it does not have the same power and sillage as its big bro, which trail can be smelt far far away, that is not an issue, it is safe if you dare wearing it at office.

03/02/2013

7.5 5.0 5.0 5.0/10

Miaw2
339 Reviews

Miaw2

Helpful Review 3

Good mix of woods and incense

For me this one does not smells much like original L'eau D'Issey.

Actually it's a very different and also a great scent, with lots of woods and incense.

There is a little bit of florals with woods and a touch of incense.

Great lasting power, sillage and projection. Thumbs up!

Updated January 2014