Nuit d'Issey vs Explorer Extreme
Nuit d'Issey and Explorer Extreme overlap 53% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Explorer Extreme lasts longer: longevity 7.7/10 against 7.0/10 for Nuit d'Issey. Explorer Extreme projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 6.6/10 for Nuit d'Issey.
At a glance
| Nuit d'Issey | Explorer Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Issey Miyake | Montblanc |
| Release year | 2014 | 2025 |
| Rating | 6.9/10380 votes | 7.8/10231 votes |
| Longevity | 7.0/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Sillage | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 |
When to wear
| Nuit d'Issey | Explorer Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 35% | 31% |
| Winter | 28% | 25% |
| Spring | 24% | 27% |
| Summer | 13% | 17% |
| Nuit d'Issey | Explorer Extreme | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 27% | 19% |
| Nighttime | 24% | 16% |
| Casual | 19% | 20% |
| Daytime | 15% | 20% |
| Office | 13% | 18% |
| Sport | 0% | 7% |
Notes
In both
- Bergamot
- Leather
- Vetiver
- Patchouli
Nuit d'Issey
Only in this one
- Grapefruit
- Spices
- Woods
- Black pepper
- Tonka bean
- Dark woods
- Frankincense
Explorer Extreme
Only in this one
- Sage
- Ambrofix
- Amber
Accords
Nuit d'Issey
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Explorer Extreme
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Explorer Extreme lasts longer: longevity 7.7/10 against 7.0/10 for Nuit d'Issey.
Which one projects more?
Explorer Extreme projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 6.6/10 for Nuit d'Issey.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 28% of the season votes for Nuit d'Issey and 25% for Explorer Extreme.
Which one suits summer better?
Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 13% of the season votes for Nuit d'Issey and 17% for Explorer Extreme.
Which one is rated higher?
Explorer Extreme is rated higher: 7.8/10 against 6.9/10 for Nuit d'Issey.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Leather, Vetiver, Patchouli.

