Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme by Issey Miyake (1994) is built around Yuzu, Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Tart yuzu, fine spices and clean wood: 1990s freshness at its sharpest. »
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Giorgio Armani · 1998
Emporio Armani Lui
Shared notes: Yuzu, Bergamot, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Sage, Cardamom, Apple.
- 2
Hugo Boss · 2002
Boss in Motion
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Orange, Violet Leaf, Basil.
- 3
Calvin Klein · 1986
Obsession for Men
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Mandarin, Lavender, Lime.
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Lalique · 2013
Encre Noire Sport
Shared notes: Bergamot, Nutmeg, Vetiver, Musk. What differs: Grapefruit, Cypress, Lavender. Same family (Woody Aquatic).
- 5
Sisley · 2006
Soir de Lune
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg, Lily of the Valley, Musk. What differs: Mandarin, Coriander, Pepper. Positioned as Feminine.
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Hermès · 1970
Équipage
Shared notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Lily of the Valley, Vetiver, Musk. What differs: Rosewood, Clary Sage, Tarragon.
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Dior · 2021
Sauvage Elixir
Shared notes: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Vetiver. What differs: Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lavender.
- 8
Balmain · 1990
Monsieur Balmain
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg, Vetiver, Sandalwood. What differs: Mint, Bitter Orange, Rosemary.
- 9
Kenzo · 1991
Kenzo pour Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Clary Sage, Rosewood, Sea Notes.
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Guerlain · 1959
Vetiver
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Vetiver, Nutmeg. What differs: Mandarin, Coriander, Neroli.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Emporio Armani Lui by Giorgio Armani is the closest: it shares 5 notes with L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, including Yuzu, Bergamot, Nutmeg.
What is an alternative to L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme from another house?
Emporio Armani Lui (Giorgio Armani, 1998) picks up Yuzu, Bergamot, Nutmeg in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.