Fragrance comparison

Bois & Vetiver vs L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

Bois & Vetiver

Pascal Morabito

3.8060 votes

Rank #34,464 AromaticWarm Spicy

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Issey Miyake

4.03156 votes

Rank #27,397 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bois & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bois & Vetiver2/7

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon4/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Sillage & projection: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Value for money: Bois & Vetiver
Versatility: Bois & Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bois & VetiverPascal Morabito

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 66%Had 13%Want 20%

4.03/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

12%Ok

2%Dislike

8%Hate

60 votes

37%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

SillageL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBois & VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy91%

woody83%

musky74%

earthy65%

white floral56%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

marine65%

musky56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CardamomGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineGeranium

Base

VetiverMusk

Top

GrapefruitLimeGingerCardamom

Heart

Sea NotesCypressGalbanumGeranium

Base

AmbroxanCedarMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer100

Fall15

Winter2

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBois & VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,464

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,397

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Bois & Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit and sharp cardamom spice. As the citrus settles, herbal geranium and dry vetiver root emerge over a subtle backdrop of white musk. It sits clean and breezy, making it ideal for casual spring mornings and quiet office environments.

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Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon opens with tart grapefruit and sharp lime balanced by warm cardamom. As the fragrance settles, dry cypress and salty sea notes create a crisp, green oceanic character on skin. Built for high summer heat, it gives a mineral aquatic feel backed by clean cedar and amb…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois & Vetiver or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon takes 4 of 7 categories. Bois & Vetiver is rated 3.80/5 from 60 votes; L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon is rated 4.03/5 from 156 votes. Choose Bois & Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois & Vetiver or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon lasts longest (L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon 61/100, Bois & Vetiver 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois & Vetiver or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon projects furthest (L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon 60/100, Bois & Vetiver 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois & Vetiver and L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Bois & Vetiver or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois & Vetiver is the stronger pick. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois & Vetiver and L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon?

Bois & Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vetiver and Musk. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cypress, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver.