Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night
Perfumer: Loc Dong
172 ratings
From your scent profile
Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night sets cashmeran, patchouli and vanilla on a deep, spicy woody base, a men's scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.
Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.
How does it perform?
From 156 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
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.
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Smoky
- Leathery
What does Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic.
Spices and frankincense open it, then cashmeran, patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum turn the heart warm and resinous. The base holds vetiver, leather, sandalwood and vanilla, and it settles into a sweet, gourmand, slightly smoky woodiness.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Spices
- Frankincense
First hours
- Cashmeran
- Patchouli
- Tonka bean
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Woods
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 41%Autumn
- 40%Winter
- 14%Spring
- 5%Summer
- Evening34%
- Nighttime31%
- Casual18%
- Daytime8%
- Office8%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026


















