53 community ratings

Nuit d'Issey Polaris

2020MenClassic

8.5/ 10

Community score
53 ratings

Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Polaris is a spicy, smoky men's fragrance that sets oud, patchouli and leather against the sweetness of vanilla.

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Skunky's take: Opens sweet, so if sugar is not your thing, think twice.

How does it perform?

From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

98% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Nuit d'Issey Polaris smell like?

It opens with bergamot, black pepper and cypress, which give a light freshness and a sharp edge. In the heart, oud, patchouli and cedarwood build a woody, resinous body. The base brings leather and vanilla forward, so the scent turns sweeter and dries down warm, leathery and smoky.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring far behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though some wear it for leisure. Bentley Bentley for Men Intense and Armaf Oud have a close profile.