Fragrance comparison

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense vs Momona

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4,046 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense

Issey Miyake

4.123,985 votes

Rank #23,905 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #24,150 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense4/7

Momona2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
Community sentiment: L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
Longevity: Momona
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense
Versatility: Momona
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme IntenseIssey Miyake

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 3,985 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

3,985 votes

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMomona

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value30

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

smoky65%

balsamic56%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuBergamotSweet OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegLotusCardamomCinnamonSaffron

Base

IncensePapyrusAmbergrisBenzoinAmber

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Lotus and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day79

Night100

Category winnerMomonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,905

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,150

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense shifts the original aquatic icon into dark, stormy territory. Sharp yuzu citrus opens the scent with tart mandarin orange before sinking into a heavy heart of nutmeg, cardamom, and lotus. As the bright top notes subside, smoky frankincense and dry papyrus emerge alongside …

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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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 Pour Homme Intense or Momona?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense is rated 4.12/5 from 3,985 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense or Momona?

Momona lasts longest (Momona 72/100, L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense or Momona?

Projection is very close: L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense 57/100, Momona 57/100 for sillage.

Do L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense and Momona smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Lotus and Cardamom.

Is L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense or Momona better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense and Momona?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense has top notes of Yuzu, Bergamot, Sweet Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lotus, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Incense, Papyrus, Ambergris and Benzoin. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.