L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood
Issey MiyakeEau de Toilette2019
Side by side
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood vs. Encre Noire
Is L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood better than Encre Noire?
Encre Noire wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
woodyaromatic
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 Wood & Wood and Encre Noire?
| L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne, Dora Baghriche-Arnaud | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood and Encre Noire smell?
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Amber
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Fruity
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 Wood & Wood and Encre Noire share?
Top
GrapefruitCardamomElemi Resin
CypressVetiveryl acetate
Heart
ApricotAmbroxanCedarwoodSandalwood
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Base
Woody NotesVetiverPatchouli
Cashmere WoodCashmeranMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody NotesCedarwoodSandalwood
Cypress
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverHaitian vetiver
Fragrance Ingredients
Ambroxan
Vetiveryl acetate
Where they fit
When and where do L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood and Encre Noire work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood or Encre Noire?
| L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood and Encre Noire?
Built for the person who doesn't need to fill the room. The woody base keeps things grounded while the grapefruit-citrus top never fully disappears, it's that thread of freshness that makes this work.L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood
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 Wood & Wood and Encre Noire
| L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood | Encre Noire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 oz | $57.00ecosmetics | — |
| 50ml | — | $23.09fragrancenet |
| 2.5 oz | $98.50ecosmetics | — |
| 4.2 oz | $130.00ecosmetics | — |
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