Mandarin OrangeOpens with
NutmegHeart
AmberDries down to
Also asEau de Parfum · 2011 →
Olivier CrespThe nose · 273 fragrances · also made Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privee (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Issey Miyake · Sold as masculine
L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute
The quiet confidence found in the moments just before a meeting or a dinner date, where crisp mandarin meets the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg.
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L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Gold AbsoluteMid-range · $40–100
58%Similar accords, often for lessZara Man Uomo · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares mandarin orange, nutmeg and amber8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute by Issey Miyake, launched in 2011 and crafted by perfumer Olivier Cresp, is a composition that balances vibrant citrus with warm spices. The fragrance opens with mandarin orange, providing a bright and fresh start, which transitions into the heart of cinnamon and nutmeg, adding depth and warmth. This blend is anchored by a woody base infused with amber, creating an overall impression of sophistication and comfort.
One to two sprays are sufficient to capture the essence of this fragrance. The citrus notes dissipate quickly, but the warm spices and woody base linger for hours. It’s best applied in the morning or during cooler evenings when its warmth feels most inviting.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Gold Absolute, Issey Miyake
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
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The originalL Eau d Issey Pour Homme Gold AbsoluteIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100ZaraZara Man UomoShares Mandarin orange, Nutmeg and Amberunder $40★ 3.97 (192)50%Match
Zara · 2017Man UomoShares Mandarin orange, Cinnamon and Nutmegunder $40★ 3.85 (285)53%Match
Zara · 2014Zara SpicyShares Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Amberunder $40★ 4.53 (15)
With Issey Miyake L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Or Encens
Adds rose, smoky and leather; shares three accords.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 10%.