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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

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans masculine.

When

  • Spring, 34%
  • Summer, 7%
  • Fall, 91%, best
  • Winter, 100%, best
  • Day, 43%
  • Night, 91%, best

Occasions

EverydayOfficeDate nightNight outSpecial occasion

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 Polaris smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Parfums de Marly Pegasus Exclusif (50%), Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense (52%), Paris Corner Rifaaqat (57%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Nuit d'Issey Polaris last?

8–10 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Nuit d'Issey Polaris?

Nuit d'Issey Polaris is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits almost any occasion.

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.