The Last Spritz

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Score
90/100

Issey Miyake

Nuit d'Issey Polaris

2020

Cypress, black pepper, and bergamot over woods — Nuit's discontinued winter masculine, hunted.

Nuit d'Issey Polaris
woody
fresh spicy
amber

The take

What works

  • Cypress-black pepper-bergamot creamy easy-to-wear winter masculine
  • Exceptional sillage and beautifully earthy vanilla

Trade-offs

  • Discontinued — increasingly hard to find
  • Polarizing burnt-medicinal opening nuances

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

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

When to wear

Spring34%
Summer7%
Fall91%
Winter100%
Day43%
Night91%

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

How long does Nuit d'Issey Polaris last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity at 72/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Nuit d'Issey Polaris?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning.

Is Nuit d'Issey Polaris worth it?

At this price, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Cypress-black pepper-bergamot creamy easy-to-wear winter masculine. Exceptional sillage and beautifully earthy vanilla.