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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'IsseyExplorer Extreme
BrandIssey MiyakeMontblanc
Release year20142025
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

Seasons
Nuit d'IsseyExplorer Extreme
Autumn35%31%
Winter28%25%
Spring24%27%
Summer13%17%
Occasions
Nuit d'IsseyExplorer Extreme
Evening27%19%
Nighttime24%16%
Casual19%20%
Daytime15%20%
Office13%18%
Sport0%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

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Explorer Extreme

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Synthetic
  6. 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.