Fragrance comparison

Dynamo vs Le Feu d'Issey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,372 ratings analysed

Dynamo

Riggs

4.002 votes

Rank #65,555 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Le Feu d'Issey

Issey Miyake

4.321,370 votes

Rank #25,977 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Feu d'Issey takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dynamo
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Le Feu d'Issey
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Dynamo1/3

Le Feu d'Issey2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dynamo
Sillage & projection: Le Feu d'Issey
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Feu d'Issey

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DynamoRiggs

Le Feu d'IsseyIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.32/ 5 · 1,370 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

59%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,370 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDynamo

SillageLe Feu d'Issey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

lactonic77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeAnise

Heart

LavenderCypressCaramel

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Coriander LeafMahoganyBulgarian RoseAniseBergamotCoconut

Heart

MilkSichuan PepperCaramelRoseGolden LilyJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodWhite AmberVanillaMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Anise, Caramel and Vanilla. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,977

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Feu d'IsseyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dynamo opens bright with bergamot and orange, then quickly softens into lavender, caramel and a creamy vanilla tonka base. The anise gives it a slightly cool, aromatic twist, while patchouli keeps the sweetness from feeling too sugary. It reads like an affordable citrus gourmand with a powdery turn after the first hou…

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Le Feu d'Issey opens with a startling clash of crushed coriander leaf, sharp bergamot, and a warm splash of steamed milk. Created by Jacques Cavallier in 1998, this vintage creation pairs spicy Sichuan pepper and golden lily with rich sandalwood and dry guaiac wood. The scent shifts from a strange, fiery pepper top in…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dynamo or Le Feu d'Issey?

Le Feu d'Issey takes 2 of 3 categories. Dynamo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Le Feu d'Issey is rated 4.32/5 from 1,370 votes. Choose Dynamo for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Le Feu d'Issey for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dynamo or Le Feu d'Issey?

Dynamo lasts longest (Dynamo 80/100, Le Feu d'Issey 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dynamo or Le Feu d'Issey?

Le Feu d'Issey projects furthest (Le Feu d'Issey 69/100, Dynamo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dynamo and Le Feu d'Issey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Dynamo or Le Feu d'Issey better for summer or winter?

Dynamo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dynamo and Le Feu d'Issey?

Dynamo has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Anise, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress and Caramel, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Le Feu d'Issey has top notes of Coriander Leaf, Mahogany, Bulgarian Rose and Anise, heart notes of Milk, Sichuan Pepper, Caramel and Rose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, White Amber and Vanilla.