L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam
Issey MiyakeEau de Toilette2020
Side by side
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam vs. Encre Noire
Is L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam better than Encre Noire?
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam rates higher with the community, while Encre Noire projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Cashmeran
woodyaromaticfresh spicygreenmusky
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 Shades of Kolam and Encre Noire?
| L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam and Encre Noire smell?
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Green
Musky
Encre Noire
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Green
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam and Encre Noire share?
Top
BergamotHoney pomeloCardamom
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
Green TeaCoriander Seed
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
CashmeranCedar
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Cashmeran
Cashmere WoodCashmeran
Green Notes
Green Tea
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Woody Notes
Cedar
Cypress
Where they fit
When and where do L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam or Encre Noire?
| L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam and Encre Noire?
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one arrives sideways, citrus that opens like a morning you actually wanted, then quietly becomes something warmer, softer, more interesting.L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam
This is the fragrance for someone who wants vetiver and nothing else. No florals to soften it, no sweetness to apologize for. Just the dry, earthy depth of roots and bark.Encre Noire
The hunt
Where to buy L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam and Encre Noire
| L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shades of Kolam | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
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