Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
84%
Amber
67%
Smoky
65%
Fresh Spicy
65%
Citrus
64%
Leather
58%
Aromatic
54%
Balsamic
52%
Animalic
44%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Warm Spicy, and Amber) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, and Smoky among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber, and Smoky among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Nuit d’IsseybyIssey Miyakeis a Woody Spicy fragrance for men.Nuit d’Isseywas launched in 2014. Nuit d’Issey was created by Dominique Ropion and Loc Dong. Top notes are Grapefruit and Bergamot; middle notes are Leather, Woodsy Notes, Spices, Black Pepper and Vetiver; base notes are Incense, ebony tree, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.Nuit d'Issey is a new men's fragrance from Issey Miyake, which, judging by the design of the bottle, belongs to the same collection as L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme from 2009. The bottle is colored in black to represent the night, magnetic and hypnotic, the main inspiration for this edition.The composition is a woody-spicy with a leather backbone, developed by Dominique Ropion and Loc Dong. It is also described as a sharp, crisp and mysterious ode to wood. Top notes include zesty citruses of bergamot and grapefruit. The heart of the mysterious trail of leather accords is enhanced with spices, black pepper, woods and vetiver. The base notes are rich dark woods, patchouli and incense with tonka bean.Photographer Ryan Hopkinson is responsible for the advertising campaign. The fragrance is available as 75 and 125 ml Eau de Toilette.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Nuit d’Issey office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.