Fragrance comparison

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon vs Mr. Vetiver

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 505 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Issey Miyake

4.03156 votes

Rank #28,035 AromaticCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon4/7

Mr. Vetiver2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Community sentiment: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Value for money: L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon
Versatility: Mr. Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mr. Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

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

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

156 votes

22%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value47

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of LagoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

marine65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitLimeGingerCardamom

Heart

Sea NotesCypressGalbanumGeranium

Base

AmbroxanCedarMuskVetiver

Top20-30 mins

CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Cardamom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer100

Fall15

Winter2

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Category winnerMr. VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,035

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerMr. VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mr. Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade flips traditional woody earthy expectations on their head. It opens with a vibrant splash of tart lime and crushed green basil leaves before a burst of cracked cardamom pods takes control. The heart introduces dry geranium, keeping the blend crisp rather than soapy. Underneath, clean gra…

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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 Shade of Lagoon or Mr. Vetiver?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon is rated 4.03/5 from 156 votes; Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes. Choose L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon or Mr. Vetiver?

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

Which projects more, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon or Mr. Vetiver?

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon projects furthest (L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon 60/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon and Mr. Vetiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Cardamom and Geranium.

Is L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon or Mr. Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Vetiver is the stronger pick. L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon suits daytime wear; Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Shade of Lagoon and Mr. Vetiver?

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. Mr. Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Tarragon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Red Chilli Pepper, Amberwood and Oakmoss.