Nuit d’Issey Parfum

### Issy Miyake Nuit d’Issey Parfum Review: A Longtime Signature Scent This review is based on personal impressions and comparisons rather than a detailed breakdown of notes. The longer you leave it, the more dry and sweet it becomes For years, Issy Miyake Nuit d’Issey Parfum has been my signature scent, garnering numerous compliments from both men and women. I vividly remember a guy in a retail store following me around just to ask, "WTF is that smell?" Women also adore it. This fragrance is ideal for winter and nighttime wear. This a fragrance someone wearing nice all black clothes in a office or date night in winter would smell like. **Performance:** I think people may have got longevity and silage confused with the EDT version as on my skin, it lasts as long as Dior Sauvage EDP and even longer on clothes, enveloping the senses without being overpowering. It maintains its presence for days on fabric. While Sauvage EDT serves as a reference point due to its widespread familiarity, Nuit d’Issey carries more weight and depth. Why do no youtubers talk about this? its 4x better than the shit clones they keep recommending that cost even more of this of BDC clone or sauvage etc while having more refinement and performance. I guess its a good thing as no one else will be realistically wearing this in public so their loss. **Value:** The price-to-performance ratio of this fragrance is unbeatable. At $89 NZD for 125ml of Parfum from discounters, it offers sophistication and uniqueness that are hard to match. The scent is deep, dark, and smoky, with an almost incense-like quality that avoids the common sweet notes found in many winter fragrances. It’s a fresh yet dark scent with peppery and fresh undertones, making it difficult to describe but incredibly appealing. **Dry Down and Projection:** Initially strong, the fragrance settles into a well-balanced projection after about 30 minutes, lasting for hours. Once fully dried down, it projects powerfully for half a day, lingering in a room long after application. There's nothing in my collection with a remotely similar scent profile—imagine a less fresh, more powdery and peppery version of Dior Sauvage. **Comparisons:** Dior Sauvage EDT costs around $200 NZD for 100ml with similar, if not slightly less, performance and projection compared to Nuit d’Issey. For $89, you get 125ml of Parfum that lasts just as long, if not longer. **Ratings:** - **Projection:** 10/10 – People can smell it from morning until lunchtime, even if I've just walked past. - **Smell:** 9/10 – Straight away, there's no alcohol scent at all, its pure deep mysterious Issy Miyake. It does not need the dry down due to alcohol but due to being so concentrated and quality it needs time to set on skin and mature. It’s unique, deep, and mysterious, though not as seamlessly blended as some high-end designer fragrances, but it has its own distinct charm. - **Performance:** 10/10 – It lasts all day on the skin and multiple days on clothes. - **Value:** 10/10 – It’s challenging to find a better-performing or smelling fragrance in this category. - **Compliments:** 10/10 – It garners as many, if not more, compliments than Sauvage, and I have not encountered anyone else wearing it in public over the past five years. **Summary:** Nuit d’Issey is a dark, mysterious, smoky, and peppery fragrance with a fresh twist. It’s unique and envelops the senses completely. This scent is perfect for a gentleman in a suit with a high-profile job and not a teen fragrance at all who wants to exude mystery and sophistication. It’s an essential winter/date night fragrance that smells far more expensive than its price tag suggests. I will continue to repurchase it as long as it’s available, and if it’s ever discontinued, I’ll stock up on several bottles.

Are you guys below me getting the same version as me? Been buying this for over 7+ years the parfum version specifically and performance is NOT an issue. This will last the entire work day and projects 4-5 meters for the first few hours then about 2 meters for the 4-6 hours, after that id say it becomes elbow length scent. Story time. I was working in retail about 2020 and I wore this to work after about 2 hours after getting to work this courier drive came into the store and he must of smelt it from like 2 isles away but he was like and im not even fucking rephrasing or anything "What the fuck is that smell? Dude is that you? What is that?" I explained and showed him a photo of my phone of what I was wearing and he said it smelled very very good, this is the most extreme compliment iv had wearing this as now I work in corporate. I just had a compliment today from a girl from work ask me what im wearing as I walked about 1.5m next to her outside of the building lobby probably about 5 hours after I applied it. I think you guys are going nose blind or something but performance on this has never been an issue for me and iv probably owned about 6 bottles or so of this stuff or more over that period. This is by far my most complimented fragrance by both women and men even Sauvage has gathered me a good amount of compliments but this one has given me more and I think its due to to the smokiness which appeals masculine while there is sweetness from the tonka and vanilla which appeals to the women so together it creates a perfect balance. People that say "yeAH therE Are Better LeATher Frangrances SOUT there" mate this shit is cheap as fuck and unique as fuck and for this scent type, this is a crowd pleaser, the YSL Y version of what ever the fuck type scent this fragrance is. I cannot stand gourmand fragrances but this is the closest id get to one and everyone seems to like it too. Iv shown my cologne collection to probably 6-8 people at my house half being women and half guys and id say 90% will ask "What is this one?" and its the issey miyake Nuit dissey they pick up. Also after showing said collection I have had 2 people buy this exact fragrance because they like it so much. EDT version of this smells fucking shit, okay well not shit but its not like Sauvage EDT - EDP where its a slight change from one to the other. The EDT of this feels rough and completely different while the parfum version is SMOOTH and well rounded its literally the only choice, do not even look at the EDT version of this even if it was half the price. EDIT: Check my profile if you want an idea on performance as in people have commented on being able to smell it after a certain time/distance and id say this is very similar to dior sauvage EDT/EDP level of performance/projection from a couple years back to give you guys an idea and that has been the same for every bottle of this stuff iv bought.

I've had this one for awhile and I've given it plenty of runs. With that said, I am not a huge fan of the houses' other offerings with the exception of a few. This, however... Same boring kinda "2001: A Space Odyssey" obelisk type bottle. Too tall, too cumbersome on my shelves. If I put it in the front I have to move it to get to others, if I put it in the back it's too tall and have to maneuver it out. Fraghead problems, I know. Sprayer is too fine a mist but works very well. It looks pretty nice I guess and matches the name of the fragrance. Anyway... First blast is a leather/pepper combo which is followed up in seconds by a melange of citrus. Grapefruit is not discernible but it is definitely more sour than an orange or bergamot. That fades quickly unfortunately, which ushers in tonka and patchouli. The citrus doesn't fade entirely but is merely a third string characteristic. It's hard to tell as the pepper lends some freshness but the patchouli, to me, is a tad dirty hippy. However, paired with the clean new car leather, fresh pepper and semi-sweet vanilla, it doesn't come off earthy/dirty. It gives it a nice character. This is the mode the fragrance dies in. Somewhat linear but for this scent, not a bad thing at all. If I had to sum this fragrance up in one word... Sexy. The "nuit" moniker certainly fits here and it has an austere mystery man vibe to it while being pleasing. I can't imagine anyone being put off by it. If you want masculine, modern and sexy... This is a legit option. In the community I've noticed "007" is regularly referenced, so, here is a scent I would expect of the man. This could be dressed up or down, all ages. I think this is a definite winner for a date. Season is difficult since it has a freshness to it but is at the same time very dark. I would say all seasonal situations but very hot and humid. Performance leaves a little to be desired... Projection and sillage pretty good for about an hour, lingers (especially on clothes) for about 6-7. Not great for a parfum but hey... It smells absolutely fantastic and you can get it pretty cheap. Solid.

The EDT is one of my Top 5 scents, hands down. Finally, I got the opportunity to smell the EDP last night... At first, I thought it smelled just like the EDT. Then I realized, there's much less grapefruit in the beginning, and also the texture is different. Some would call it spicier due to the increased patchouli and pink pepper, although the spice is less pronounced and smoother to your nose. It has more spices that give it a smoother texture, if that makes any sense. Basically, if scents were sandpaper, the EDT would be like 120 grit sandpaper whereas the EDP would be 600 grit sandpaper. In the EDP, the sweetness is the same, the woody notes are a bit lighter, and the incense is heavier, or at least, it's more pronounced next to the strong leather note. The EDT has more character thanks to the heavier grapefruit, but that's likely what people complain about making it "screechy", and the EDP is more smooth and generic like La Nuit de L'Homme with smokier ingredients, or like Bleu De Chanel EDP's base notes without the lemon. Both are amazing! I think when I start running low on the EDT, I'll purchase the EDP, but I could potentially justify having both. Basically, the bottom line is: The difference between the EDT and EDP is equivalent to the difference between Bleu De Chanel EDT and EDP. Update: I now own both and I'm greatly more fond of the EDP for its longer life and more consistent performance, as opposed to the EDT which is louder in the opening and dies down more towards the end.

I just received my brand new bottle today. It's a blind buy and a successful one since its scent profile was a cross between its siblings that I also own. I own three 10 ml decant of Pulse of the Night (since a full bottle is so expensive and hard to find) which is my personal favorite of all time from the house but discontinued for some reason unfortunately, and full bottles of Polaris and Noir' Argent. I love them all especially Pulse. If you are familiar with any of those three, it pretty much shares the same DNA. I thought this is their line that focuses on evening themed fragrances that surprisingly drew some significant attention. This could be a good signature scent if you work nights in an office like call centers on cooler months or under a climate controlled environment and with coffee or tea while working. This one jibes well with my skin chemistry with great performance and projection. Best to wear from fall to early spring, for night outs or just simply chilling and staying cozy at home. I would say this caters to 25+ age group. Simply a gorgeous nocturnal beauty. Still, my number one is the discontinued Pulse of the Night. I'll do some full wearing's for future updates. For now, I'll give this juice a 9/10 “Let us spread the scents of peace and kindness. The two most beautiful fragrance in the world that will cost you nothing and will get you a totally different kind of compliments” 🙏

I fell in love with Issey Miyake fragrances for the first time with this perfume (and I already knew L' Eau d' Issey, which I consider a timeless masterpiece). This juice was an "instant love" for me, no doubt. It's bold, sophisticated, avant-garde, classy, surprising... And dark, really dark. Like a dense and black night... In which a small clearing of the clouds let you see a full moon. Nuit d'Issey Parfum is a magic potion that evokes mystery and exquisite nuances of a refined aromatic creation: It opens with delicate citrus notes conducted by the grapefruit, and rounded masterfully with gentle pink pepper... Soon they're padded with warm and sweet notes of leather & vanilla, patchouli and tonka... In a dark and creamy texture, sometimes almost "gourmand", but always absolutely mysterious, seductive and... Delicious! Other times the perfume floats in the air as if it were a caramelized, dark and balsamic licorice... And then hides in a heady smell with aromatic notes of incense. That's it: a magic potion, from the heart of the dark. - Longevity: 6 - 8h. - Projection: Moderate; the last hours almost a skin scent, but perfectly noticeable. - Mood: Perfect for nights and dates: It's mysterious, sophisticated, intoxicating, addictive ... - Scenario & Occasions: Better for nights (all year long, except extremely hot), but perfectly wearable on autumn, winter and early spring days.

This is fantastic value for money. Where I live, there is a particular discount chemist that has this (and many other fragrances, including high end / some niche for well below RRP) - so I can always score this for more than 50% off compared to retail. As for the scent itself - the opening is very intriguing (in a good way). I get this interesting combination that is both peppery yet somewhat refreshing at the same time. It is zingy - exciting to the point that I find myself constantly sniffing out for it like a dog in the opening. It settles down to a more leathery + vanilla combo. I am a huge fan of gourmand fragrances, and vanilla is one of my favourite notes. That said, this is different to me, and despite vanilla being a feature, I would not describe it as a gourmand fragrance at all. It is not your typical vanilla that may either punch you in the face with how "edible" it is, nor is it "creamy" like many others. Highly recommend any vanilla fans to get their nose on this one. I don't necessarily think this is a safe blind buy, as there are some peppery qualities to it that may not agree with everybody. To me, this is a great fragrance made even better by how comparatively cheap it is, since I can always get it on discount. But I suppose not everybody would be in the same boat.

This would be an absolute masterclass in 'dark-edged' perfumery, were it a better performer. Truth be told, none of the IM offerings I've had over the years were beast mode. Nor would I necessarily WANT them to be. But this is a perfect example of an exquisite scent profile done dirty by its lack of performance. Having said that... ...It is a fantastic MILD leather, and MILD spiciness, with MILD tonka and vanilla. Not too sweet, not too smoky or leathery. If everything in this composition were blown up by 25% or so, this would be in my top 20. Average in every category. It IS very, very good. One of my favorites, and I've owned Argent, Arctic, and Polaris as well at one point in time. Noir Ambre is another love, but distinctly different from this. I don't think you can go wrong with this. I can easily see myself wearing this Fall through Spring and even on cool summer evenings. The somewhat relaxed projection and sillage may be a benefit in restrained quarters, such as an indoor event or reception. Or church. Just be aware that it is an average performer. Anyone that says otherwise is exaggerating the truth. For the price it is going for now, it is a steal. All of the reputable discounters sell it for less than $60 or so.

Upon first receiving this fragrance, I was pretty turned off. I had this vision in my head of what it would smell like, and when I smelled it, it did not fit. It was very sharp and punchy to me, and kind of bugged me to have on my skin. Fast forward... One day I looked at the bottle and wanted to smell it again, still didn’t like it, but this time it sparked interest. Another day, saw the bottle, a curious mind grabs it for SOTD. Something sparked, it still started punchy at first spray, but then after a bit I could smell this amazing smell around me. I don’t know how to describe fragrances, but it smelled very classy and comforting at the same time to me. Like the way I was dressed (jeans and t shirt) didn’t fit the scent, but in a way it really did..? Ever since it clicked, I’ve really enjoyed putting this fragrance on. This is a manly smell, it’s clean and fancy, yet not uncomfortable to wear if you dress like I do, and it’s pretty damn sexy as well. Could be worn in any cooler weather occasion in my opinion. Fall has officially started weather wise where I live, and I’m wearing this right now and just loving it. For the price, this is a great, seductive manly scent.

The first time I tried this after blind buying, there was a strange kerosene-like note in the opening that wasn't awful, but took away from the wear. The leather, incense, and vanilla in the dry down is something special though, and I found myself reaching for it way more often than I anticipated. Wearing it earlier today and the petrol smell in the opening was gone. At least I couldn't smell it if it was still there. Whether I'm just used to it or somehow the fragrance has macerated and some notes are gone as the jus has cured, it doesn't really matter. The bottom line is that this is now a phenomenal fragrance with great performance. It's wearable both day and night during the cooler months and it's surprisingly office friendly given the freshness that I think comes from a green Tonka note. Whatever it is, it's different from most modern frags and yet it's extremely versatile as long as it's the right season. Issey Miyake really does make incredible winter fragrances and it's such a bummer that so many of the legendary flankers are impossible to find or get. Oh well, this stuff is so good, I don't really feel like Im missing out on much.

lovely fragrance! it opens with pepper, then a pleasant freshness of grapefruit is evident. but what i like the most is the balanced combo of leather, tonka beans and a soft incense. i dont like sweet fragrances but this is very well-done, not sticky and teeny at all. it's a great surprise because this scent is very underrated, nobody talks about it. nuit parfum is elegant, modern and slightely "black": it reminds a bit armani code and aigner black, but nuit smells far more refined(the aigner one to me is very cheap..). performance is moderate, good projection for the first two hours. this edp is better for fall and winter, for nightout situations because of the mysterious vibe. dark. seductive, mysterious: this is nuit parfum! bel profumo con pepe, uva, cuoio, fave tonka e un sottile tocco di incenso. mai troppo dolce, nuit parfum è bilanciato ed elegante. lo trovo dark, raffinato e misterioso. perfomance nella media. scent-8,5 longevity-7 sillage-7 uniqueness-8 presentation-6,5 versatility-8 compliment factor-8 back up bottle?maybe my vote-8,5 in one word- dark alternative- aigner black, armani code.

This is a very seductive scent. Women go crazy for this one, as it is wayy smoother than the EDT. It opens with a sharp, almost bitter grapefruit, which smells great in my opinion, but fades pretty quick. About 5-10 minutes after the first spray, the patchouli/leather start to reveal themselves over that amazing, refined base of incense. The incense in this produces one of the best and unique smokey accords--I visualize hot magma seeping into the cold ocean when I smell this accord. The patchouli and tonka add balance to this fragrance. Without either one, this would be a mess of a smell. They help to amplify the smokey incense while adding depth to the overall feel. The performance is better than average, but not crazy like one may expect. This is meant to sit closer to the skin as opposed to being "beast-mode". All in all, I would recommend this fragrance to those who are not brand new to fragrances. For the discerned noses, I think you'll be very pleased. This scent is way more refined than the EDT. 8.5/10 EDIT: The more I wear this stuff, the more I like it. I'm boosting my rating to a 9.5/10.

I've worn this for a few days and feel I understand this fragrance now- ready for a review. Issey Miyake's signature citrus gets a cameo in the opening and then disappears after a few minutes. What remains for the duration is a predominantly tonka/leather fragrance, rendered deep and complex by the patchouli and pepper. The patchouli in this does not dominate like it often does in other fragrances. It's in the background, providing an earthy, dark, slightly sweet backdrop for the other notes-truly a "night" scent. Very nicely blended. Performance is ok, not amazing, and doesn't really radiate out very far. I appreciate that this is not loud or cloying- no need to go easy on the trigger. I wear it to work with no fear of being "cologne guy" or overpowering the room. Of course, this would excel if worn on an evening out. I love Issey Miyake fragrances for their quality and class, and Nuit EDP is no exception. I get a hint of the original Nuit d'Issey in this (which I also love), but this variant takes us even deeper into the night.

For Winter/Night frags Issey Miyake already killed down their best DNA Trio Noir Ambre, Or Encens, & Pulse of The Night, but please let this one stay at least Nuit D'issey Parfum still can be a DNA replacement for Noir Argent, Polaris, Bois Arctic. Im really such a Big fan of Issey Miyake DNA specially the Vintage OG, this Nuit D'issey Parfum amazing Sophisticated and Seductive scent, it's very well blended and bold. What I like of this DNA,that even this a Nighttime frags it's still brings me Clean and Fresh Vibe, seems like I'm wearing a fresh scent in the winter , I think it's because of the leather and patchouli notes. My wife as someone who doesn't care about fragrance, she said I smell like Mint😂 Careful nor over spray this, usually 4-5spray is very enough, this is BEAST MODE just like when I'm spraying SNOI by Afnan. I'm curious if the OG Version got a PARFUM flanker, I'm definitely want to try it. If Issey Miyake will once again discontinued their Night Frags at least don't take down this one, just take down EDT version😅

Nuit d Issey Parfum is a warm, woody and spicy fragrance. It resembles the EDT version, but it adds more sweetness, reduces the intensity of the incense, and removes some herbal and citrus notes. At the opening it is very similar to its EDT version, with slightly smoky and spicy notes. However, as the minutes go by it becomes sweeter, the leather note accompanied by a vanilla-tonka base can be perceived, but without the characteristic notes of Nuit d Issey EDT disappearing completely. The EDT version is more versatile, it could be used on cool days during spring and autumn, not the Parfum version, which seems appropriate only for autumn and winter. It does not seem like a fragrance aimed at a youth audience, but it does seem moderately mature. Its longevity was more than 10 hrs. with me and the projection starts strong, but goes down slightly, without becoming a fragrance close to the skin.

This is a very hit-or-miss scent. It either projects great and lasts forever on your skin or it simply doesn't. I'm lucky enough to say it's not the latter on my skin. But in the case of my mom and dad, it's true to say they're the latter. This is a great scent and wraps around very nicely. Macerates really nicely too. Not "overpowering" like other frags with a similar profile but also not too monotonous. Wouldn't blind buy, I highly recommend smelling and testing it beforehand or getting a decant instead of a bottle that may or may not work on your skin type. The bottle and cap is great but the atomizer doesn't spray well, do NOT sissy-spray with this fragrance. 8/10; dependant on skin type. This perfume reminds me of the Mercedes CLS55. You either love it and wouldn't mind having one forever, or you dont. Very hit or miss.

If you like the EDT and want a deeper and more night focus take on that fragrance definitely pick this up. What can I say, I love this fragrance, it's sexy, dark, and creamy and has depth. If you like La nuit YSL, D&G the one, then you will likely dig this. It does it's own thing, but it's in the same family and would be used for the same occasions. Spice, woods, vanilla, leather and incense (patchouli?). I like the EDT but I love the parfum because in my opinion it's more well rounded and much deeper. Performance is decent and I havent experienced the bad performance others are talking about. Edit: this has become a favorite of mine, so good, and honestly I don't hear anyone talking about it which is a shame, but at least I'll smell unique. For me this will likely forever be in my rotation, and I don't say that lightly.

Been lucky enough to pick up a 75ml bottle for next to nothing. First 20-30 seconds are a touch rough, but then it opens up into this stunning leathery, woody, spicy number. The opening reminds me of a scent that travels through a local wood-fire restaurant that serves hickory-smoked meats. Slightly boozy, ever-so-slightly medicinal (peated whisky??) It’s fantastic. Slightly sweet with the vanilla, but not sickly sweet. Projection = good, not too strong Longevity = great. First 2-3 hours is fantastic before it settles down. I’m still getting a whiff 10 hours later. So good, I’ve picked up a 125ml bottle for a steal. Can’t work out why something so good is being given away. Unless it’s end of this line, which means I’ll hang on to this for some time. Do yourself a favour, and grab a bottle while you can.

I received this fragrance by mistake I had ordered Polaris, and Amazon sent the Parfum instead. After receiving a refund and being told to keep the bottle, I immediately reordered Polaris from a different vendor. Anyway on to the Parfum, It is very similar to the edt just more well rounded, and the leather is a bit less prominent which makes it more mass appealing IMHO. The edt's downfall was longevity.... No problem here I get 9 hours with a nice scent Bubble. Projection is great for around 3 hours of that. I'm very pleased with this id have never given it a chance due to the edt's longevity issues, but this is everything I had hoped for from the edt with an even better scent. I will be wearing this Alot on Cooler summer nights and in the early spring and possibly even fall. 9.5/10

This is surprisingly so so good!!!! As the girls point of view, i can say that this thing is sexy. Its soft spicy with a wrap of woody notes. Its airy so its not heavy obnoxious. Initial smell, its kinda generic mens perfume but once it settles, my oh my it’s intoxicating. The spices are rounder somehow compared to most other spicy men perfume that tends to get crispy. The tonka gives it a yummy smell that i cant get enough. Leather n tonka in a mens perfume is always a good touch. To confirm the review even deeper, i had a date with a guy who’s... idk meh?? He’s nowhere near goodlooking or anything, he’s not a very good conversationalist either. But once we got to the car and hug, damn... i couldnt keep a distance, i found myself sniffing him all night long *wink wink*