Nuit d'Issey
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
380 ratings
From your scent profile
Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey is a smoky, lightly sweet men's fragrance that sets citrus freshness against spice, leather and dark woods.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 315 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
62% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Smoky
- Leathery
Fresh
Citrus
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does Nuit d'Issey smell like?
It opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot. The heart brings black pepper, spices, leather and vetiver, with woods giving it a dry, woody footing. In the base, patchouli, frankincense and dark woods add a smoky depth, while tonka bean keeps the sweetness soft.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine and modern. Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Original Craftsman (Eau de Toilette) and Montblanc Explorer Extreme have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Grapefruit
- Bergamot
First hours
- Spices
- Woods
- Leather
Towards evening
- Tonka bean
- Patchouli
- Dark woods
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 28%Winter
- 24%Spring
- 13%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening27%
- Nighttime24%
- Casual19%
- Daytime15%
- Office13%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
62% matchTabac Original Craftsman (Eau de Toilette)
Mäurer & Wirtz · 2019
60% matchMichalsky Berlin III for Men
Michalsky · 2017
53% matchUrban Hero
Jimmy Choo · 2019
53% matchExplorer Extreme
Montblanc · 2025
52% matchAtelier Bleu
Pascal Morabito · 2012
52% matchNuit d'Issey Noir Argent
Issey Miyake · 2018
50% matchStrictly Night
Jil Sander · 2016
49% matchVibrant Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum)
Zara · 2018
Comparisons
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Last updated: October 26, 2026