L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood

Let me tell you a brief story: - I have enough Issey Miyake fragrances. And surely, I had the complete intention of buying something different when I met this perfume. I tried it without desire... Along with all the new fragrances of the store, and some great perfumes that I still don't have and I was really eager to buy. Well... For me, it was love at first sniff. Of course, I bought it. This fragrance is modern, sophisticated, cool, seductive, addictive... Like a beautifully designed Super 180'S suit: Easy to wear and easy to enjoy. Isn't it a work of art..? Does that matter..? What it is, is a coooool scent. Simply that. Sillage: Moderate, perfect for: - Professional & Personal meetings (It projects confidence and empathy). ... And romantic dates (invites to approach). Longevity: Very good > 8h. I can even feel it perfectly the next morning after sleeping, on my skin. Mood: Uplifting & Relaxing at the same time. Scenario & Lifestyle: The scent of a modern and stylish executive. For spring, beginning of summer and warm autumn. I am not a person who cares about compliments, but with this fragrance I received a lot. So for me, in this current fragrance game, this is a winning hand. UPDATE: I read some people saying that it smells good, but it's generic. ... What? That's ridiculous: Maybe it's true that this fragrance follows the latest trends, yes: Precisely designers play the *fashion* game, right?... But this one has unique nuances that set it completely apart from others. Without the slightest doubt. I know ALL the new releases from the designers... And I can distinguish this one among all of them a few meters away. You can't..? - So maybe the fragrance isn't generic, but your nose.

A fruity-woody scent for lovers of L'Eau d'Issey who also like the best selling men's releases over the last 10 years - but only if you're looking for a lower projection scent. Yes, there are some generic, modern, sweet-ambroxan fruity-patchouli facets to this, but I think it's pretty good - in a young, modern, mall-goer sort of way. The scent is rather warm, fruity, and sparkling. Much of the bright opening of citrus+wood reminds me of Bleu De Chanel EDT on skin, but in the air, smells a lot like the base of Polo Red. As the other Tony said below, it's safe/friendly. Office safe, date friendly, long lasting, but lower projection, and not necessarily in a bad way, if strong scents aren't your thing. This may not be a sought after scent for most collectors, but I'm willing to bet the general populous will like this scent. Shares similarities with Polo Red, Dior Sauvage, Bleu De Chanel, but projection is really lacking. Midway through, there are similarities to a woodier Invictus. Further in the drydown, there are similarities to Azzaro Wanted. At the 16 hour point I can still smell this (from 2 sprays) with my nose pressed to my skin and it's smelling a lot like Nuit d’Issey. It really does last on skin, the problem is its projection - you'd need to be up close to catch a whiff. Lastly, I LOVE this bottle. Or, at least, the wooden cap. That had to be hard to make! I might keep it for the wooden Issey Miyake cap alone! 😅 But I'm most excited to layer it with Polo Red.

Yes, the name is misleading. It should really be called OtherStuff&Wood because it has all these other things going on but the wood is still definitely there, more an undertone than a front note. With that aside, this is a masterpiece and my favorite Issey Miyake fragrance of the 14 I've tried. It's SO versatile. It will fit in for any season and any occasion from night out at the bar to white-tie wedding. No, it may not be the BEST for any of those occasions, but it will fit quite well. Performance for me seems to depend on the person. It lasts just okay for me, but I gave my friend a sample and it barely lasted past a couple hours on her. (Side note: she loves it otherwise.) Notes-wise, I actually get juicy stone fruits (apricot is fitting) and the patchouli is definitely there. Woodsy throughout but like I said, the wood is always more a background player. Very, very unisex, very inoffensive. Not loud AT ALL which I like because I never want my perfume to be someone else's problem. The longevity is my one issue with it, but because it's so cheap on discounters, you can overspray if you'd like. I highly recommend this as a starter perfume or as something that has a place in anyone's collection as a dumb reach/light daily wear!

The wood is evident. The rest of the fragrance has a dry fruit aroma and something that comes off tonic like. I brought this for fall and early winter at home with my hardwood floors and heavy oak furniture working on various career projects. I don't do "pause for alcohol" cheapies but I can't afford to spray something expensive just because either. This was $66 for a 3.4oz at my favorite general buy option. It can be had for as low as $54 from a reputable source. It's value is equal to it's quality, so while the wood and entire composition is simple it doesn't smell cheap. The drydown maintains integrity. They're some nutty whiffs and fruity waves in the composition but not as vibrant as I would like. I won't call it boring if it's consistent. The performance is less than average keeping this in the home body lane. Armani's Abslou Instinct is a richer meal featuring ebony wood. For people who came up in the sweet tonka era, they may not get the full woods and it will come off like an Invictus style fragrance with it's citrus top going creamy sweet. The unlisted tonka doesn't lay heavy on me, I get the woods smell.

My utmost favorite 'Issey Miyake Pour Homme' cologne. 'Wood & Wood' opens wide and tarty with citrus and cardamom, although transitions quickly into the middle notes; it is heavenly. I am not sure why it is called "Wood & Wood" because the majority of the woodsy notes are way in the background. Apricot, ambroxan and sandalwood steal the show during its power play. I do not agree with some reviewers describing this as a weak scent; it is solid, fruitful and creamy. The sillage is outstanding, it will outlast most of my higher value colognes. 'Wood & Wood' smells like a blooming apricot tree during summertime, it is my best description for it. The woody notes will reveal themselves during the base performance, as a skin scent. I sampled before buying, which is my advice. I'm overall very satisfied and will fully enjoy it for years to come.