Fragrance comparison

i’khana vs L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

i’khana

source adage fragrances

3.4715 votes

Rank #49,680 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Issey Miyake

4.03156 votes

Rank #27,617 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon takes 4 of 5 categories.

i’khana
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
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.

i’khana1/5

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon4/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Sillage & projection: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Value for money: i’khana
Versatility: Not scored
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

i’khanasource adage fragrances

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

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

7%Love

53%Like

27%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

37%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ 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 value75

¤ Price value70

Category winneri’khanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

coconut77%

sweet69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

marine65%

musky56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeRose GeraniumCoconutPink PepperGrapefruitCardamomWhite MuskGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitLimeGingerCardamom

Heart

Sea NotesCypressGalbanumGeranium

Base

AmbroxanCedarMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Ginger. Durations are only published for i’khana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Spring58

Summer100

Fall15

Winter2

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#27,617

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

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

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

i'khana by source adage fragrances is a bright, sunlit fragrance that captures the sensation of an ocean breeze across warm sand. The scent opens with an eye-opening burst of tart lime, bitter grapefruit rind, and fresh grated ginger that feels clean and invigorating. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a creamy layer o…

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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, i’khana or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon takes 4 of 5 categories. i’khana is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon is rated 4.03/5 from 156 votes. Choose i’khana for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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, i’khana or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon?

They last about the same: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon 61/100, i’khana 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, i’khana 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, i’khana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do i’khana and L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Ginger.

Is i’khana or L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon better for summer or winter?

i’khana suits daytime wear; L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in i’khana and L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon?

i’khana features Lime, Rose Geranium, Coconut, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit. 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.