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    Essence Pure Pour Homme vs. Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)

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    Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Essence Pure Pour Homme vs. Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)
    Essence Pure Pour HommeLe Sel d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20002024
    GenderMaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Quentin Bisch
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Essence Pure Pour Homme

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Powdery

    Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)

    Marine
    Salty
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Aquatic
    Earthy
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitRosemaryCorianderMandarin Orange
    Sea SaltGinger
    Heart
    BambooLavenderIris
    SeaweedVetiver
    Base
    CypressCedar LeavesMuskAmber
    CedarwoodOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Essence Pure Pour Homme vs. Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)
    Essence Pure Pour HommeLe Sel d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    Real talk

    No, it's not going to start a fight across the room. But here's the thing about Essence Pure Pour Homme: it doesn't need to. This is the fragrance for the man who's chosen once and chosen well.Essence Pure Pour Homme
    Not another beach frag. The seaweed and oakmoss give this real depth and a slightly rugged edge. Cedarwood in the drydown keeps it sophisticated enough for evening without going full formal.Le Sel d'Issey (Eau de Parfum)