Fragrance comparison

River vs L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

River

Denim

4.0021 votes

Rank #55,534 CitrusAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition

Issey Miyake

4.2623 votes

Rank #43,535 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

River
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

River1/5

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RiverDenim

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited EditionIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 41%Had 38%Want 21%

4.26/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 44%Had 23%Want 33%

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

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

57%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityL'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition

SillageL'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

herbal65%

earthy53%

lavender42%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSageNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedar

Top

CypressCorianderBergamotArtemisiaMandarin OrangeSageLemonVerbena

Heart

SaffronCinnamonNutmegMignonetteBlue LotusLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Sage and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for River, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter38

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer77

Fall69

Winter23

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim River kicks off with an unapologetic splash of sharp lemon, crisp bergamot, and crushed lemon verbena. The citrus hits hard. It does not disguise its vintage barbershop roots. Within fifteen minutes, the bracing alcohol lift clears, letting clean lavender and herbal sage step forward. A pinch of dry nutmeg adds …

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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition opens with a sharp burst of lemon, verbena, and bergamot before shifting into a dry, aromatic heart of cypress, sage, and artemisia. Grounded by a solid base of sandalwood and vetiver, the composition keeps the crisp citrus DNA of the original line while pushing a woodier, more…

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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, River or L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. River is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes; L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes. Choose River for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, River or L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition lasts longest (L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition 66/100, River 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, River or L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition?

L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition projects furthest (L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition 57/100, River 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do River and L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Sage and Nutmeg.

Is River or L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

River suits daytime wear; L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in River and L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition?

River has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Limited Edition has top notes of Cypress, Coriander, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Mignonette, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedar.