Fragrance comparison

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition vs N.09

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 188 ratings analysed

1 wins

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition

Issey Miyake

4.16188 votes

Rank #26,213 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

N.09

InEstasy

—0 votes

Rank #72,354 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition takes 1 of 1 categories.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
N.09
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition1/1

N.090/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic ExpeditionIssey Miyake

N.09InEstasy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

marine48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

marine77%

fresh spicy65%

white floral53%

salty42%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitSea NotesBergamotGingerPetitgrainNeroliWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BergamotNeroliSea Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Bergamot and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall17

Winter5

Day100

Night20

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,213

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic ExpeditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition opens with a burst of crisp grapefruit and sour bergamot that cuts straight through humid summer heat. Perfumer Alberto Morillas takes the sharp citrus signature of the original 1994 release and pushes it toward a saltier maritime direction. Spicy ginger and green petitgrain…

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N.09 by InEstasy delivers a clean, sharp opening dominated by zesty bergamot and crisp neroli. The fragrance settles into a refreshing, coastal marine profile that feels bright and invigorating. It suits those seeking a minimalist, Mediterranean-inspired scent for hot summer days, offering a straightforward burst of c…

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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.

Do L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition and N.09 smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition or N.09 better for summer or winter?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition and N.09?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Oceanic Expedition features Grapefruit, Sea Notes, Bergamot, Ginger and Petitgrain. N.09 features Bergamot, Neroli and Sea Notes.