Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)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 Intense
The quiet intensity of an evening stroll through a city park, where crisp yuzu and bergamot give way to the warmth of spices and smoky incense.
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L Eau d Issey Pour Homme IntenseMid-range · $40–100
42%Similar accords, often for lessAqamaar · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense, launched in 2007 and crafted by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, is a Woody fragrance that embodies the innovative spirit of Issey Miyake. The composition opens with bright citrus notes like yuzu and bergamot, creating an immediate sense of freshness and clarity. These top notes quickly give way to a heart filled with warm spices such as nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon, which add complexity and depth. At the base, ambergris, benzoin, and incense create a smoky, balsamic warmth that lingers on the skin.
For the best experience with L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense, apply it directly to pulse points like your wrists and neck. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so a heavier application allows the warm spice and woody base to come through more prominently over time.
Fig. 01 — L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Intense, Issey Miyake
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
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The originalL Eau d Issey Pour Homme IntenseIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100AjmalAqamaarShares 6 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.60 (20)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 9%.