L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

While not as delicate and complex as the original EDT, which was a creation of Louis Vuitton's current in-house master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this release is a very strong one from Issey and the first creation to really interest my nose from the house since the 2021 release of Nuit D'issey Bois Arctic. Sel D'issey was okay, but in my opinion, this is far more compelling. This is a modern interpretation of the original EDT. It loses a lot of the floral and aquatic touches and instead comes off more green and woody. The pepper notes are obvious from the first spray and it features that yuzu or some other natural smelling citrus in the opening. It has a minerality and almost metallic edge in the opening that fades as the wear goes in. In the dry down, that light fur note comes out to play. You can't smell this in the opening but it appears about an hour in. In the end drydown, there a pleasant cedar accord with a mild minty quality that I can't really account for. I don't know how to describe it, but I like it! Performance is much better than any of the true L'eau D'issey PH flankers (these true flankers do not include Noir Ambré or Or Encens). It lasts a decent 7 hours on skin. It will give you above average projection for around 90 minutes, slowly receding as time goes on. This is a fragrance that I would say is best suited to more mature people, likely a man 30+, but a woman could wear it too. It's not too loud, and it's a more introverted fragrance. As far as seasonality, I would say this is probably the most versatile entry in the line. This is safe for all seasons, although may not perform as well in the cold and would likely require a few extra sprays. I like to layer it with the Sport flanker and add a bit more depth to it. All in all it's a beautiful release and a good indication of IM starting to take their men's fragrances more seriously. A trend that ended with Bois Arctic and started again (to a lesser extent with Sel D'issey) prominently with this EDP. Very excited to see IM reproduce some of their clearer classics from the late 2010's as well recently (Noir Ambré, Nuit Bleu Astral, Nuit Parfum). Hopefully my favorite house keeps things going full steam ahead!

Scent: 9.5/10 This is a deeper, woodier version of the edt. It does feel more mature. The notes only list three notes, but you do get a lot of the characteristics of the edt. The yuzu is not as prominent, but i still get it in the opening. I dont know if it is or my brain tricking me lol. It definitely scratches the itch when it comes to wanting a stronger version of the edt. It is a bit greener, denser and a bit sweeter. I personally love it but I would still pick the edt based on scent alone. Performance: 7/10 So it is stronger than the edt. With the edt I only get 30 minutes of moderate projection and maybe 2 hours of longevity. For the edp, I get 2 hours of moderate projection and about 4-5 hours of total longevity. Now, it's not the best but it is an upgrade from the recent edt formulations. And for this kind of a scent profile, I was not expecting a beast. Versatility: 8/10 Pretty versatile. Its office and school safe. You could also use it for the gym. You can wear it pretty much year round but it would be best suited for spring and summer day time use. I think this scent profile is well likeable so you won't go around choking people out. Presentation: 8.5/10 The bottle is simple and classy, as is with a lot of issey miyaki's work. I do prefer the frosted glass look of the edt more, but the edp still looks nice with clear glass. The cap is wooden and I like the detail to show that. It is a 4.2 oz and bc of the flatter bottle shape, it does look and feel a lot larger than other bottles lol. Value: 9/10 I got the 4.2oz on aurafragrance for $62 out the door. For what you're getting in the $50-60 range on discounters this is a no brainer especially if you're a fan of the OG. It's definitely at least worth the try. Overall: 8.4/10 I wanted a stronger version of the edt and this definitely scratches that itch. I actually like that they went with a more modern woody approach. It feels more grown up and it's just as addictive to smell. It's my current daily driver in my collection. It smacks my personal edt's longevity so I'm already happy with it even if it's still just avg. You can always just overspray to get more umph out of it.

Finally the real EDP flanker of OG L'eau D'issey Pour Homme, Wood&Wood flanker not really brings the DNA of the OG. This one still brings the OG DNA in it, I won't tell much about the OG DNA since 1994 it's been used in many Brands till now, So I'm just going to tell the differences that I found. Similarities of the OG is about 80%, the biggest difference is in the opening it's giving sparkle of fresh water feeling(Not salty) that very bright and uplifting, this opening much like the effect in solar lavender flanker, meanwhile the OG got Zesty Fizzy blast of yuzu in the opening (But it's still got a citrus notes in it). This kind of opening is very modern for me.😁 The mid and dry down is where the DNA of Woody Spicy that's similar, but here's the difference the EDP got a warm aquatic that giving a slight dark feeling of aquatic, meanwhile the OG got a kinda bright aquatic felling with slight flowery touch(old classic vibes). This kind of scent in EDP giving me more masculine and serious vibes rather than the OG.(Maybe because it's because oh the Balsam Fir notes it's giving? I never smell balsam fir before) Conclusion of the this L'eau D'issey Pour Homme EDP flanker, even it tooks away the flowery part it's became a Modernized and Classy of 1994 OG DNA, and giving it a slightly Dark Warm Aquatic twist that makes it into more Masculine Serious rather than the OG. Occasion for Black Tie Formal Event , Daily , Date Night. But I think not for Gym🤔 and it's doesn't have summer vacation vibes like Le Sel D'issey giving. It's works very well in full AirCon condition, supposed to be All year round of scent profile Longevity in this i can get about solid 9hrs😍, Projection pretty good in the first 3hrs, the sillage just moderate for this kind of aquatic fragrance it's very good i think. Will Issey Miyake also create an Elixir flanker just like other brands, curious about it.

Okay so This smells amazing - I love it. To me this smells like a SMOKEY LEMONADE. It has a lovely refreshing lemonadey smell, but then there’s also this smokiness to it, which gives it a mature vibe... it’s really unique. I would think that incense would be a note in this for sure! Unfortunately though, this smell only lasts and is radiant for 1-2 hours, before it disappears and the scent turns into a soft skin scent of something smooth, watery and slightly lemony for the next 3 hours... The first 1-2 hours of this are so good though, if only it lasted longer! I think it smells so good though that I’ll accept that performance and get it :’) maybe I’ll carry it around and respray during the day ! EDIT: So I've bought and worn this a few times - and actually I'd say that initial smell lasts and projects for about 2-3 hours, and then it becomes softer and closer to the skin for the next 4-5 hours! So the total longevity is probably around 8 hours ! So honestly, I'm not going to complain about the performance - also given that this is a fresher scent, I'd actually even say it's got good performance! And I do think this is the case with most fragrances anyway - they project well for the first few hours, and then become closer to the skin afterwards! I do catch whiffs of this throughout the wear, and the way it dries down and changes is also lovely - soft florals appear in the dry down. Beauuutiful. Love this.

I found that I do like woody scents if they're softs. The balsamic compound on this it's very attractive and gets to the parfum that heaviness and rich, with certain sweetness without being cloying. At first (weeks actually) it doesn't seems to me anything like the original EDT... There were days of rain weather where I could actually found SOME FRUITY JUICY deep in the EDP, very similar to the mix of tangerine & yuzu that shows up in my skin when past +6h (EDT). I was aware of this notes were specially when my skin got wet by the rain, and then I noticed in the shower too... So, in not saying there's Yuzu, or any citric, but I could smell the vibe. For me, very last longer BUT an absolute skin scent. I'm aware that people can notice it but just when I say hello to them closely. This kinda triggered me because if wasn't for the SALE, it would be a lot of money for a scent which cannot sillage beyond my clothes. Disclaimer, I don't know if it's like this, there's no one who said me otherwise about this yet. Hopefully, people loves it in silence like me, because it's not, by any chance, heavy or disgusting. I would spray it like 20 times per day. Absolutely gorgeous.

L'Eau d' Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum (EDP) is a citrusy, floral, and woody fragrance. It has a citrusy, harsh, and sweet opening, very synthetic. I confess I didn't enjoy this phase very much, however, as time passes, the citrus tones fade a bit, leaving a pleasant floral and woody, almost soapy sensation. It retains some of the DNA of the original and classic L'Eau d'Issey, but now with a greater emphasis on woody accords and is slightly sweeter, compared to the original, which is more citrusy and aromatic. I liked the drydown much more than the opening. This EDP version is a fragrance that could adapt to almost any season, being suitable for work, casual, and even formal settings. Its longevity has been good; it lasted between 8 and 9 hours on me, with a regular sillage. In short, I can personally say that is one of the most I had liked it this 2025, but I must let the first few minutes of the opening go by, which weren't pleasant for me. Still, I think it's an interesting scent and a continuation of the L'Eau d'Issey line. As usual, I don't recommend buying it blind; go try it first and form your own opinion.

A true flanker. And a damn good one at that. I don't think you can be a fan of the OG and not be a fan of this. I've gone through countless bottles of the OG, since it first came out many years ago. And with every reformulation, it changed a bit, but I never stopped loving it. This EDP has the same energy to my nose, minus the bitterness of the yuzu (which I loved). But, I don't find myself missing it, somehow. I know the Issey purists will say 'it isn't Issey if there is no yuzu', but I disagree. In a way, I almost feel as though this advances the line a bit, the peppery woodiness still retains its 'watery' nature. I don't know how they did it, but it works for me. Performance is average, which is a step up from the last few revisions of the EDT for sure. I will always have a bottle of the EDT in my collection, but I think this one will be getting more regular time in the rotation. And at discounters, it is a steal. Just my take. I say if you like the OG, or the house in general, give this one a try.

This is the best flanker they have released in YEARS! Finally, a real release after the boring Wood and Wood, Eau and Cedar, Vetiver , and Solar Lavender. I have all four of the previous flankers and they are all so tired and generic, weak performance as well. Don't be mislead by the notes, this is a very complex concoction. Reminds me of a Parfum version of the OG with some nuances of the Sport flanker, but it's very rich and a bit dark. It sounds crazy, but this honestly smells kind of like Or Encens minus the rose and Incense, you have to get your nose on it to understand what I mean. It's beautiful and the best release from the house since Nuit D'issey Bois Arctic. Sel D'issey was very good, but this is great! Can't wait to get a full bottle, just been playing around with a few test vials. This is a must have for any fan of the house. I think this is also Fall/Winter safe. Easy 8+ hours longevity, good projection in the first few hours, masculine, but a women could pull this off. 9/10 release!

It has a whisper of the EDT in it, but only a whisper. This is a much more masculine take rather than the more unisex EDT version. The woods and fir mixed in with the pepper makes this a more dry composition. It's actually quite good. The sweet note in there (the whisper of the yuzu from the original EDT) smells more synthetic in this to my nose. I guess that is the trade off. Overall, it's a pretty great scent. Not bad at all. The sweetness is the worst part for me because it just doesn't come close to that lovely Yuzu from the EDT. If they had kept the more natural Yuzu from the original this would have been a 10/10 flanker. EDIT: After weeks of testing, I now get it. Honestly, this is a really great flanker. Projects crazy well compared to the original and smells fantastic. The yuzu note is coming out much more clear now. I'm going to put my foot in my mouth and say this is better than I originally thought. 8/10 fragrance from Issey Miyake, well done. I gotta say, this one grows on you.

People should really stop posting review when it's clear that they never put their nose near the thing. It's really annoying, especially it's obvious that issey miyake don't advertised all the ingredients. Just from reading the packaging, I can tell you this have the oil of lemon, bergamot, juniper, lavender, geranium, sandalwood, cinnamon, patchouli, etc, among other aroma chemicals. The fragrance itself is pretty nice. The opening is very similar to the original, but a bit darker and smoother. There might even be some some yuzu sourness here but very subdued. As it dries down it kinda remind me of wood and wood. Kinda dried fruity and balsamic with some woodiness. And there's a little salty wateriness throughout the whole composition. Overall it's a nice fragrance, a bit boring as in nothing really standing out or extraordinary but still unique in a way. It smells very natural and high quality. It definitely smells like a L'eau D'issey and a worthy flanker.

To me this perfume smells really nice, opens fresh and a little citrusy and I could see myself standing on an ocean shore listening to the sound of crashing waves while the scent developed more and more into sort of a creamy fresh mixture that was slightly sweet too. I didn't get the wood accord all that much as for me the freshness and airness overpowered it (but pleasantly!). The drydown smells VERY similar to Oxygene by lanvin (the for women version with a laconic note) since it shares the sweet watery creaminess. I didn't have the chance to smell the original EDT but this has become one of my favorite fresh summer scents even though I'd probably wear the Oxygene more since it's almost one quarter (fifth depending on where you buy it) of the price of this fragrance. @otteromkram they could've done that, it was a clear transparent liquid for me

First of all, to the lovers of the original L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, if you're expecting the EDP version to be just a stronger or lighter twist on the OG, think again. This EDP brings a different character: it's woody, fresh spicy, and aromatic, while the OG leans more toward citrus. I find the EDP more versatile overall. The fresh spicy opening gives off an energetic vibe, and the woody notes create the sensation of walking through a forest of cedar and pine trees. I personally really enjoy it. What I appreciate about this house is the distinct character and uniqueness found in their fragrances. Unlike many others, they don’t take the easy way by simply imitating popular scents from well-known brands. Instead, they stay true to their own creative vision.

Great fragrance. I wasn't a fan of the original l'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, but the EdP adds some much needed dimensionality for me. The original is still there, but more as a support mechanism to the spicy pepper, aromatic fir, and soft cedar. I can wear this all day and it isn't overwhelming, which i couldn't do with the original. Performance and projection are on par with the original. It's a Love from me and I'm almost considering a backup. Easy reach for most seasons and occasions. It also doesn't feel like redundant to own both, but get a sample first if you're on the fence. (This fragrance should be at least a 4.0 on average, but currently sits below that at 3.76 (2025-03-29, 37 votes), probably because some are comparing it to the original.)

Really, really love this. In addition to the listed notes I think there's a citrus that intermingles with all the pepper and wood accords and peaks at the beginning of the dry down. That gives way to photorealistic frankincense and myrrh and carries through to the well-balanced old wood base. For me it triggers many vivid sensory memories and evokes a good deal of nostalgia. It simulteneously brings me back to Sunday mass at Catholic church during my adolescence and reminds me of walking into antique shophouses around Bangkok or exploring the old wood carving shops in Kathmandu. I'll take that kind of evocation over something that just smells nice any day of the week, so this is a clear winner for me.

Ah, this is simply lovely. It reminds me of the first time when I sprayed the Fraiche version, long time ago. Together with Borotalco roll-on, during the sunny Autumn, the feeling that I got was so calmly, yet very invigorating, like I could pass through anything while wearing this combo. It's like that Zen feeling you got, when you are unbothered at such a high level that you just smile and let go at whatever comes in your way. Le sel and this one are my go to fragrances this year, that's for sure. And while I had a long break from the designer category, this segment comes very close to niche in the last years. Congratulations to Issey Miyake for giving us those beauties in the last years!

Very nice and fresh scent. Definitely a different scent than the original edt while still having some similarities. Not as floral as the original and it unfortunately lacks the yuzu as well. This instead goes a more peppery and woody direction which definitely feels more modern. Performance also seems better than current batches of the edt. Even with all of its differences it still captures the overall watery essence seen in the edt and other Issey Miyake fragrances. This is definitely what the edt would smell like if it was released today and I do find myself reaching for this one more often due to its wearability and freshness.

How is there no yuzu or lemon and bergamot listed in the notes, because this is super fresh as the original. It's very good and I am really impressed by this fragrance. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum smells almost identical to the original L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme from the 90's but this EDP is longer lasting which is awesome. Only difference except from the better longevity is that this version has the twist of pepper and fir, but it's the fresh citrus notes that are most dominating even though they are not listed in the notes somehow.

Ok let me just get this off my chest , it performs better than the CURRENT EDT , people on here saying the EDT out performs it must have a 15-20 year old bottle because the latest batches do not last. This however is a great modern take and i get at least 1.5 hours of strong projection and 6 hours on skin. Although it has some similarities to the EDT as far as scent profile it never was marketed to be the same. On the official issey webiste that is very clear. Thats not a bad thing as we needed something new..... 8.5/10

I just wanted to add an update after a few more wears of this. The closest thing I can compare this to is the legendary L'eau D'issey Noir Absolu flanker from 2011. I own a bottle of that and have been dreading the day when it runs dry. If you got Noir Absolu and take out some of the sweet orange and the light touch of nutmeg, but add in bergamot and some rich balsam sap you would get LDPH EDP. This is so good, and I think the low reviews for this are likely from people that haven't even smelled it yet.

I fell in love with this. Normally i don't even like unisex fragrances and lean to very feminine but this had me ..love it on the guys love it on myself. Definitely smell fresh ginger like note in it despite not in description. I think thats what had me. The fresh gingerlike spiciness reminds me of my beloved max mara max mara. And the drydown is smooth. I experiment with layering so far burberry goddess combines really nice and ads warmth to it.