Fragrance comparison

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men vs Baz Cuir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 255 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men

Issey Miyake

4.44224 votes

Rank #24,433 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #28,294 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Baz Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men4/7

Baz Cuir3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Community sentiment: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Longevity: Baz Cuir
Sillage & projection: Baz Cuir
Value for money: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Versatility: Baz Cuir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenIssey Miyake

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

224 votes

71%Love

10%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value33

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

sweet65%

green56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

YuzuTangerineLemon VerbenaLotusMuskSandalwoodCypressCorianderSaffronThymeGeraniumNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CypressAppleCorianderBergamotGreen NotesMandarinOrangeCinnamon

Heart

JasmineGeraniumCedarMyrrhLily of the ValleyLabdanumIncenseOsmanthus

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverCardamom

InformationalShared notesMusk, Sandalwood, Cypress and Coriander. 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

Fall0

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer24

Fall71

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerBaz CuirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,433

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men by Issey Miyake opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, sour tangerine, and bright lemon verbena. Designed specifically for high heat, the fragrance bypasses the heavy spice of the original 1994 release in favor of an airy aquatic character. As the initial citrus bite softens, …

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Baz Cuir by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of cypress, yuzu, and cinnamon before deepening into a dark heart of myrrh, labdanum, and incense. Base notes of leather, patchouli, and sandalwood give the scent a heavy, resinous structure that clings to skin for hours. This fragrance sits comfortably in cold …

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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, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men or Baz Cuir?

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men is rated 4.44/5 from 224 votes; Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men or Baz Cuir?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men or Baz Cuir?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men and Baz Cuir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Sandalwood, Cypress and Coriander.

Is L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men or Baz Cuir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz Cuir is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz Cuir is the stronger pick. Baz Cuir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men and Baz Cuir?

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men features Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon Verbena, Lotus and Musk. Baz Cuir has top notes of Cypress, Apple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Cedar and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Leather.