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Score
79/100

Issey Miyake

Nuit d'Issey EDT

2014

L'Eau d'Issey stepped into a dark alley and found itself.

Nuit d'Issey EDT
woody
warm spicy
amber

The take

What works

  • Strikingly dark contrast to the original L'Eau d'Issey — black-pepper-cedar bruiser
  • Excellent night-fragrance character at a designer price
  • Outstanding longevity and projection

Trade-offs

  • Strictly autumn/winter evenings — completely wrong elsewhere
  • Less unique than its launch positioning suggested

Notes

Top

GrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamot

Mid

LeatherLeatherWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesSpicesSpicesBlack PepperBlack PepperVetiverVetiver

Base

IncenseIncenseebony treeebony treeTonka BeanTonka BeanPatchouliPatchouli

Performance

Longevity
6–8 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring47%
Summer20%
Fall93%
Winter91%
Day34%
Night100%

Occasions

Date nightClubSpecial occasionCasual

Gender

Leans masculine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nuit d'Issey EDT smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Issey Miyake Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent (72%), Amouage Journey Man (50%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Nuit d'Issey EDT last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 70/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Nuit d'Issey EDT?

Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, club, special occasion.

Is Nuit d'Issey EDT worth it?

At $55–$90, fine — with caveats. Strikingly dark contrast to the original L'Eau d'Issey — black-pepper-cedar bruiser. Excellent night-fragrance character at a designer price.

Details

Perfumer
Jordi Fernandez
Collection
Nuit d'Issey