L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood 2019

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Wood & Wood by Issey Miyake
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6.9 / 10 195 Ratings
A perfume by Issey Miyake for men, released in 2019. The scent is woody-fresh. It is being marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.
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Main accords

Woody
Fresh
Spicy
Synthetic
Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
GrapefruitGrapefruit Elemi resinElemi resin CardamomCardamom
Heart Notes Heart Notes
AmbroxanAmbroxan ApricotApricot SandalwoodSandalwood Virginia cedarVirginia cedar
Base Notes Base Notes
Haitian vetiverHaitian vetiver Tonka beanTonka bean MuskMusk PatchouliPatchouli

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6.9195 Ratings
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7.0101 Ratings
Submitted by Franfan20, last update on 07/21/2025.

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Elysium

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A Bad Habit
Some more, some less, we all have a terrible habit: making comparisons. Since childhood, we have struggled with when we are compared with others, emphasizing their successes over our failures. And daily, you have to deal with people you compare to others, in good or bad faith. These people emphasize what others do or have more, in their opinion, than us. Dare to be different seems to be little more than a challenge in a society that leans towards the normative. But no one is the same as the others. It is neither better nor worse: it is something else, and comparisons are hateful. Yet, the human being has a weakness: comparing himself and comparing others with each other. And the same happens in the world of fragrances. And so it also happens to this perfume, of which I read a lot of negative criticisms because it is not like the OG. After all, Issey Miyake can do more because it is generic, boring, poor, or who knows why. It is a perfume that divides, of course, but if it did not have L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette as its progenitor, it would be a bomb. This is criminally underrated. W&W is something you cannot judge in a few minutes and complain about. And it shares little with the original L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau de Toilette or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Intense fragrances. My first perfume labelled as masculine includes the apricot note in its pyramid. Besides, the "Wood & Wood" is fooling; just one wood was enough, and the description would have been perfect, but let's get to the perfume.

The opening has a divine, sweet, but well-rounded scent. I immediately felt good about the first sniff—a brilliant and captivating introduction. Rather than a burst of woody accords, there's a certain sharpness from the tart grapefruit. That citrus is prominent; I can feel it. While it doesn't mention the Chinese Yuzu fruit, I still have a kind of fiery, sharp note. Perhaps it is the resin of the elemi. The aromatic and balsamic cardamom occurs late and appears closer to the heart notes. I don't get any aquatic deal, which was a trademark of the OG.

Do I get juicy and velvety apricot? Yes, but not in the early stage and not as sweet and fresh gourmand fruit. It is a more subdued base odour similar to dried seedless apricots, which smoothes the woody edges and blends with them. The heart focuses on a mix of two kinds of wood, particularly the essence of Virginia cedar and sandalwood. These two rich and complex woody accords come together to create a smooth and velvety fragrance. A mild dry cedar adds warmth and creamy sandalwood brings life to the heart. Don't expect the smell of freshly cut woods, dominant notes of dry pencil shavings of cedarwood or creamy sandalwood like in Santal 33 Eau de Parfum. In Wood & Wood, they blend so well that it's nearly impossible to tell each other apart. 'other. Those who have a trained nose will recognize an intense and salty accord typical of synthetic ambroxan. The more it settles and heats up, the more cardamom grows on my skin. A hint of apricot, plenty of ambroxan, and a whiff of sandalwood steal the show during the role play.

What remains in the base is a sweetish veil of apricot, an accomplice of the particular creaminess of the sandalwood, which blends with a warm but always sweet note of herbaceous vetiver and a hint of modern calm patchouli. It is a nice finish, not musky or too virile, more generous and more comfortable.

I can see it working in the dead of winter, although spring and autumn are the most appropriate seasons. It's an Office attire for dating, casual get-togethers, family dinners, and so on. This fragrance is perfect for all of the above. Longevity and sillage are moderate, nothing to despise. You will not offend anyone, and you may even get compliments. I'd say this is a safe buy blindly, and it doesn't manifest any dominant notes or chords, as long as you know what to expect - this isn't a heavy wood scent. It's very fruity while always remaining confined to the masculine sphere.

I base the review on a 50ml bottle I have owned since January 2021.

-Elysium
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Landshark321

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Woody, citric, spicy, agreeable enough
Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Wood & Wood is a flanker from 2019 that has woody/citrus smell, primarily, with key notes being grapefruit, cedar, and sandalwood. There are also spicy hints, likely the cardamom, vetiver, and patchouli, to add some intrigue and balance.

It’s a reasonably safe if mostly uninteresting designer year-round men’s release, and so I can see how the reception to it has been more lukewarm than, say, to Noir Argent or Pulse of the Night, which feel more deliberately risky and genre-specific. Wood & Wood, by contrast, while perhaps as versatile as most options in the Issey Miyake catalogue, is pleasing, but misses the mark as far as creativity.

Overall, though, I like and feel that it’s worth trying, and surely worth buying if you like it a bit more than I do and can get it a good price well below retail.

Retail pricing is $98 for 100ml EDP (at retailers like Dillards) but it seems to be available in a number grey market sites. Jomashop, for example, has a gift set with the 100ml size and shower gel for $41.

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Oleo

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Love at First Sniff
Let me tell you a brief story:

- I have enough Issey Miyake fragrances.

And surely, I had the complete intention of buying something different when I met this perfume.

I tried it without desire... Along with all the new fragrances of the store, and some great perfumes that I still don't have and I was really eager to buy.

Well... For me, it was love at first sniff. Of course, I bought it.

This fragrance is modern, sophisticated, cool, seductive, addictive...

Like a beautifully designed Super 180'S suit: Easy to wear and easy to enjoy.

Isn't it a work of art..? Does that matter..?

What it is, is a coooool scent. Simply that.

Sillage: Moderate, perfect for:

- Professional & Personal meetings (It projects confidence and empathy).

... And romantic dates (invites to approach).

Longevity: Very good > 8h. I can even feel it perfectly the next morning after sleeping, on my skin.

Mood: Uplifting & Relaxing at the same time.

Scenario & Lifestyle: The scent of a modern and stylish executive. For spring, beginning of summer and warm autumn.

I am not a person who cares about compliments, but with this fragrance I received a lot. So for me, in this current fragrance game, this is a winning hand.

UPDATE:

I read some people saying that it smells good, but it's generic.

... What? That's ridiculous:

Maybe it's true that this fragrance follows the latest trends, yes: Precisely designers play the *fashion* game, right?... But this one has unique nuances that set it completely apart from others. Without the slightest doubt.

I know ALL the new releases from the designers... And I can distinguish this one among all of them a few meters away.

You can't..?

- So maybe the fragrance isn't generic, but your nose.
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Golcher

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strike one for Issey Miyake
I love the Issey Miyake house, even the scents I disliked (or even hate) managed to come around and turn into a 'Love' (Sport and Super Majeure).
I read reviews of Wood & Wood and even though it got a lot of hate the description was interesting enough to me to make me think I would like it I mean, Apricot, Ambroxan, Grapefruit and Woods... what could go wrong?

L'Eau d'Issey Wood & Wood smells fruity and fresh, no woods to be found which is fine the problem is how synthetic and cheap it smells, it's headache inducing and it has no redeeming qualities (at least not yet, perhaps with time I'll change my mind).

BTW what's with the name? there are no woods here, perhaps there are but it's not the first thing one smells. I really REALLY wanted to like this one

UPDATE

W&W has in fact grown on me, longevity is not bad and if you're careful with the trigger it isn't harsh and in fact it is enjoyable. Nothing ground breaking and still the weakest release by the house but nice overall.

UPDATE #2

I'm getting 6 hours give or take which isn't great but fine
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undervalued...
i'm a little surprised he's getting off so badly here. Yes the H/S could be better for an EDP that announces itself as very woody in the name and the name Wood&Wood also fooled me a bit in the beginning, I expected a very woody powerhouse, but it's not and I wouldn't fit the brand. After having tried almost all Issey on the test shelf, I am of the clear opinion that mainstream, but still very pleasing and high quality perfumes are made here, a polarizing powerhouse with dozens of woods and oud wouldn't suit it either. Since my test, the W&W has absolutely convinced me, it is relatively sweet but remains male in all notes. For the cold winter he has a little too little power for me, but for October/November and March/April he seems to me absolutely ideal, and as an allrounder, because he is not too strong he goes both in the office and at a nice dinner. For outdoor or club he has a little too little power for me, so I need something like Ultra Male or Wanted by night.
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SvafrahSvafrah 5 years ago
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Wood & Wood is to my nose different from all the other trending fragrances today. Love the freshness and the apricot note is heaven.
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BoBoChampBoBoChamp 5 years ago
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A fresh and clean spicy-fruity Spring fragrance, balanced by a soft woody base. Nice opening, yet lacks performance. Very versatile.
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JoshMonkeyJoshMonkey 3 years ago
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I don't know how Issey made it work but this is wonderful. It doesn't smell like a tree or insecurity. It is fresh, spicy, soft yet firm.
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SmellavisionSmellavision 5 years ago
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Quite a disappointment for me from Miyake - not the woody beast that the bottle promised, but a fruity synthetic mix of woods and ambroxan..
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HermeshHermesh 2 years ago
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Green-spicy-woody-sweet synthetic.
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Jazzy76Jazzy76 6 years ago
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Its name doesn't mind: it's the perfect Woody accord, made gentler by fruity-resinous accents, to wear in the mid-cold season. Good sillage
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TripnoTripno 8 months ago
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Soft powdery mix of apricot, amber, and faint sandalwood/musk. Generic and does not last, but not bad. Wood lovers look elsewhere.
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ElysiumElysium 6 years ago
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Delightful opening of grapefruit and apricot, a creamy-woody heart full of santal, and a "Diorish" ambroxan base with sweet tonka and musk.
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