L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Intense takes the crystalline freshness of the original and steers it into deeper territory that feels elegant and powerful at once. Bright yuzu and bergamot sparkle with sweet orange and mandarin, then a swirl of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and lotus adds warmth and texture before an inky base of incense, papyrus, amber, benzoin, and ambergris settles smooth and assured from desk to dinner.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2007. Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Yuzu, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Mandarin Orange
Heart: Nutmeg, Lotus, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Saffron
Base: Incense, Papyrus, Ambergris, Benzoin, Amber
Story and Positioning
Created as a richer, more nocturnal chapter within the L’Eau d’Issey for men universe, Intense trades breezy aquatics for citrus zest wrapped in aromatic spice and smoky mineral woods. It reads dressy without heaviness, ideal for evening events and cooler nights. If you enjoy fresh woods with an incense accent, think along lines similar to modern spicy aquatic styles such as Acqua di Giò Profumo while remaining unmistakably Issey.
Bottle and Design
The iconic tall silhouette is rendered in a brooding charcoal tone that graduates through the glass, giving a liquid graphite effect when it catches the light. Minimal lettering keeps the look clean, a satin black cap crowns the architectural profile, and the broad base sits steady on the dresser. The elongated neck provides a comfortable grip for precise, even sprays.
Country of Origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Beauté Prestige International trading as Shiseido EMEA
Address: 56A Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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