Fragrance comparison

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

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 259 ratings analysed

5 wins

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

Issey Miyake

4.44224 votes

Rank #24,419 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Blue North

Michel Germain

3.8935 votes

Rank #36,094 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men takes 5 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 longevity. Best in spring.
Blue North
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men5/7

Blue North2/7

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: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Sillage & projection: L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men
Value for money: Blue North
Versatility: Blue North
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

Blue NorthMichel Germain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 67%Had 20%Want 13%

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

23%Love

49%Like

23%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

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

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

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBlue NorthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

sweet65%

green56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

herbal77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

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

CorianderSageCinnamon

Heart

Lemon VerbenaSaffronNutmeg

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena, Musk, Sandalwood 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–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall39

Winter11

Day100

Night33

Category winnerBlue NorthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men95

Unisex0

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,094

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, …

Reviews →

Blue North is a fresh woody aromatic fragrance with a spicy, herbal opening and a clean masculine base. Coriander, sage and cinnamon give the first spray a brisk bite, while lemon verbena and saffron keep the heart bright, dry and lightly warm. It suits daytime wear best, especially in spring and summer, with moderate…

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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 Blue North?

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men is rated 4.44/5 from 224 votes; Blue North is rated 3.89/5 from 35 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 longevity. Best in spring. Choose Blue North for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men lasts longest (L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men 63/100, Blue North 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men projects furthest (L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men 60/100, Blue North 44/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena, Musk, Sandalwood and Coriander.

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

For summer, Blue North is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue North is the stronger pick. Blue North suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

L'eau d'Issey Eau D'Ete Summer Edition for Men features Yuzu, Tangerine, Lemon Verbena, Lotus and Musk. Blue North has top notes of Coriander, Sage and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Saffron and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.