L'Eau d'Issey Eau de Parfum Intense

I’ve been collecting Issey Miyake perfumes for a long time and this new flanker really keeps the feel and DNA of the original L’Eau d’Issey while still having its own twist. They're different enough to justify owning both. It’s easy to wear, light, watery, sweet and a little lush. It’s not super fruity but it gives that same feeling as biting into something juicy and fresh. I read that before he passed away, Issey Miyake gave his approval to the direction of the last few scents, including this one. It might not be super revolutionary but it’s a really lovely perfume, especially if you already love the original. The new caps are now 100% wood so they’re more biodegradable and better for the environment.

I impulse bought this one cuz it smelled good, like love at first smell... Personally, I really like it on my skin. It does not last very long tho. like a decent 2-3 hours :(( Also I think its a bit dependent on skin chemistry,, for me it dries down sweet and slightly aquatic Its understandable that people think it is far from the original, cuz it kinda is. It lacks the freshness or airyness(?) of the original Issey miyake perfume. I dont regret buying it but I also think that maybe I should've bought the other smells instead haha

If it has a weather it would be 23C sunny April afternoon walking in a neighbourhood with many fragrant flowering trees. This has the original l'eau d'issey DNA with a warmer slightly heavier twist. It smells like the few weeks between spring and summer when all the flowers are blooming and the weather is humid and makes you want wish there's a breeze. Perfect floral scent if you want something less icy than the original. Definitely ylang ylang prominent- if you don't like ylang ylang skip this one.

This is such a beach vibe fragrance. Recalls those summer collections that Issey Miyake used to release every year. The ylang-ylang is gorgeous and creamy here. There is a bit of vanilla but not the sickly sweet gourmand kind that permeates the market these days. This vanilla never becomes more noticeable than the ylang-ylang. Personally, I think it's gorgeous. Maybe this is one of those fragrances one either loves or hates, given the polarizing reviews below.

I was unaware that the word Intense has been redefined to mean 'mildly noticeable if you press your nose to your wrist.' Bold choice. The og will forever be one of my favourite fragrances - the colossus of the 90s that could cut through nightclub smoke, and still walk you home in the morning, booming from your skin louder than the bass line. This new 'Intense'? You put it on before leaving, and by the time you’ve found your other shoe, it’s already ghosted you. I mean, it's pleasant, light, marine, even soothing. It doesn’t project, it doesn’t roar. You’ll get pleasant little wafts of marine breeze with a drizzle of vanilla and a polite nod from ylang-ylang. It’s genuinely nice, fresh, and easy to wear. Blindfold me and I’d probably call it 'Ocean Breeze Fusion Aqua Sport Summer Edition' and no one would correct me. Ok, I’ll admit I’m exaggerating a little here. The og edt was positively beastmode in a way that could outlast the night, the hangover, and maybe even the breakup that followed. For an edt, it was legendary. By comparison, this 2025 'Intense' actually has decent longevity for what it is - you’ll still catch whiffs hours later if you pay attention. The problem is the name: slap Intense on the bottle and I’m expecting Thor’s hammer in fragrance form, not a pleasant little marine breeze with a soft vanilla smile.