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Best Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre Dupe
Spirit of Waterfall Summer '18 captures the aromatic spice and woody depth of L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre reasonably well, with a similar citrus-to-amber progression. However, the clone tends to have slightly softer oud presence and less prominent leather character, making it feel marginally cleaner and less imposing than the original's bold amber-leather foundation.
The clone delivers comparable longevity but with reduced sillage projection compared to the designer version. The leather and oud notes are more subdued in the clone, resulting in a smoother, less aggressive dry-down that some may prefer but purists may find less characteristic of the original's distinctive smoky-woody profile.