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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men
Issey Miyake

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men

Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
Patchouli
Earthy
Warm Spicy
EDT · 2006 · mens

Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme line has been a cornerstone of minimalist fragrances since 1994, and this 2006 summer edition proves the house's skill at creating focused, seasonal interpretations of their core DNA.

The fragrance opens with warming spice notes of coriander and nutmeg, joined by herbal rosemary that gives it an immediate aromatic punch. These same notes carry through the heart, creating a cohesive spiced-herbal core rather than a dramatic shift. The base layers in cypress, vetiver, and sandalwood for a woody-earthy foundation, while litchi adds a subtle fruity brightness and patchouli rounds out the earthiness. The overall character is dry, green, and herbaceous with a spiced edge, leaning into aromatic and woody territory without veering into heavy territory.

This works best for warm weather despite the spicy notes, sitting in the gap between fresh and earthy. It suits someone looking for something more complex than a standard citrus cologne but still wearable in summer. Best for daytime wear and casual settings. The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Mystic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Green
90%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
60%
Patchouli
33%
Earthy
67%
Warm Spicy
64%
Spicy
70%
Creamy
33%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Coriander
Coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Rosemary
Rosemary
Herbal, camphorous, and slightly pine-like, rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with a clean, almost medicinal crispness. It adds freshness and a culinary familiarity to fragrances, grounding more abstract notes in something real. A pillar of classic fougère (fern) fragrances and modern herbal compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Coriander
Coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Rosemary
Rosemary
Herbal, camphorous, and slightly pine-like, rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with a clean, almost medicinal crispness. It adds freshness and a culinary familiarity to fragrances, grounding more abstract notes in something real. A pillar of classic fougère (fern) fragrances and modern herbal compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cypress
Cypress
Dry, resinous, and slightly medicinal, cypress has a sharp, coniferous sharpness with a faintly smoky, pine-like quality. It evokes the tall, dark trees of Provence and Tuscany, austere, Mediterranean, and quietly beautiful. A grounding note that adds structure to woody and aquatic compositions.
Litchi
Litchi
Also known as lychee, litchi has a delicate, floral-fruity sweetness that is lighter and more transparent than most tropical fruits. It has a slightly rose-like quality that makes it at home in floral compositions, and a clean sweetness that reads as refined rather than candy-like. Common in contemporary light florals.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Mystic81% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
Green90%Aromatic100%Woody100%Vetiver60%Patchouli33%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Frequently asked questions

What does Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men smell like? +
Issey Miyake's L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme line has been a cornerstone of minimalist fragrances since 1994, and this 2006 summer edition proves the house's skill at creating focused, seasonal interpretations of their core DNA. The fragrance opens with warming spice notes of coriander and nutmeg, joined by herbal rosemary that gives it an immediate aromatic punch. These same notes carry through the heart, creating a cohesive spiced-herbal core rather than a dramatic shift. The base layers in cypress, vetiver, and sandalwood for a woody-earthy foundation, while litchi adds a subtle fruity brightness and patchouli rounds out the earthiness. The overall character is dry, green, and herbaceous with a spiced edge, leaning into aromatic and woody territory without veering into heavy territory. This works best for warm weather despite the spicy notes, sitting in the gap between fresh and earthy. It suits someone looking for something more complex than a standard citrus cologne but still wearable in summer. Best for daytime wear and casual settings. The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Mystic.
What are the notes in Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men? +
Top: Coriander, Nutmeg, Rosemary. Heart: Coriander, Nutmeg, Rosemary. Base: Cypress, Litchi, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men? +
Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men? +
Based on shared notes, Gucci The Last Day Of Summer (Cypress, Patchouli, Nutmeg, Nutmeg), Acqua di Parma Blue Mediterraneo Cipresso Di Toscana (Cypress, Patchouli, Coriander, Rosemary), Acqua di Parma Colonia (Patchouli, Vetiver, Rosemary, Rosemary), montale Paris Blue Amber (Patchouli, Vetiver, Coriander, Coriander), Calvin Klein Man (Cypress, Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Rosemary) may smell similar to L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Summer 2006 for men.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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