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L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Sport Mint
by Issey Miyake
L’Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Sport Mint is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance with a prominent mint note that fades quickly. It opens with fresh bergamot and pink grapefruit, delivering a lively, clean impression ideal for spring and summer days. The mint adds a sharp, cooling effect that lasts only a short time before dissolving into a subtle green and woody base of vetiver and white woods. The scent lacks depth and longevity—most users note it barely lasts beyond four hours and has a moderate to weak sillage, making it suitable only for daytime wear. It has a slightly generic, almost clinical character that some appreciate as a crisp, modern aftershave, while others find it bland and underdeveloped compared to the original Issey Sport.
Pros
- +Vibrant citrus and mint opening provides a refreshing, youthful character
- +Excellent for warm days and daytime use, particularly in spring and summer
- +Strong, clean impression suitable for those who prefer fresh, non-fragrant scents
Cons
- −Mint note disappears rapidly, leaving a faint, unremarkable base
- −Very short longevity and moderate sillage make it impractical for extended wear
- −Feels generic and underdeveloped, lacking the signature depth of older Issey fragrances