L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu
Issey MiyakeEau de Toilette2010
Side by side
L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu vs. A*Men Pure Shot
Is L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu better than A*Men Pure Shot?
L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyfresh spicywarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu and A*Men Pure Shot?
| L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu | A*Men Pure Shot | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2010 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | Jacques Huclier |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu and A*Men Pure Shot smell?
L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Cinnamon
Musky
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
A*Men Pure Shot
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Green
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu and A*Men Pure Shot share?
Top
Mandarin Orange
Juniper BerriesMint
Heart
CinnamonNutmeg
White PepperCardamom
Base
AmberCashmere Wood
PatchouliSequoia
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, L’Eau d ’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu or A*Men Pure Shot?
| L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu | A*Men Pure Shot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu and A*Men Pure Shot?
This isn't a statement fragrance. It's a 'I know what I'm doing' fragrance. The citrus cools first, then the spices warm up and stay. Softer than it looks on paper.L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Absolu
If you're looking for subtlety, keep walking. A*Men Pure Shot announces itself like a starting gun, clean, athletic, unambiguous. But that's exactly why it works. No pretense, no waiting around.A*Men Pure Shot
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