L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
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Side by side
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense vs. Black Aoud
Black Aoud wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Intense | EDP |
| Launched | 2007 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | Irini |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
Amber
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Balsamic
Woody
Floral
Black Aoud
Rose
Oud
Patchouli
Musky
Woody
Floral
Citrus
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
YuzuBergamotMandarin orange zest
OudMandarin OrangeLemonSaffron
Heart
NutmegBlue lotusCardamomCinnamonSaffron
RosePatchouli
Base
IncensePapyrusAmbergrisBenzoinAmber
LabdanumSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskLeatherWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | enormous |
No varnish
Real talk
Most masculine intensifies go loud. This one goes still. The aquatic label misleads, it's really about restraint, about water as metaphor. Yuzu, then spices, then incense.L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
Black Aoud isn't subtle, and that's the whole point. If you've been curious about oud but found it too harsh, this rose-wrapped version is where it clicks. The sillage? Enormous. The longevity?Black Aoud
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense | Black Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $34.45ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | — | $66.95fragranceshop |
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