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    Side by side

    Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Intense vs. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Intense vs. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
    Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum IntenseL’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
    ConcentrationIntenseEau de Parfum
    Launched20262025
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAlberto MorillasSophie Labbé, Amandine Clerc-Marie
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Intense

    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Woody
    Marine
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Soft Spicy
    Fresh Spicy

    L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Conifer
    Fresh
    Citrus
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green AppleBergamot
    Sichuan Pepper
    Heart
    Aquatic NotesClary Sage
    Balsam Fir
    Base
    Woody NotesAmber
    Cedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Intense vs. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
    Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum IntenseL’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Alberto Morillas built this as a daily signature for someone who wants refinement without effort. Moderate projection that rewards proximity. The kind of scent people lean in to catch.Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum Intense
    If you've been loyal to the original L'Eau d'Issey EDT, this version might unsettle you. Mineral, woody, with a metallic edge, it's the familiar scent evolved into stranger territory. Not better.L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Eau de Parfum