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Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum bottle Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2018 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £££££
Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum bottle Tobacco Mandarin EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent EDP
A brooding, resinous leather scent with a smoky, spicy edge, Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent is intensely atmospheric and effortlessly commanding. It is a true statement for cool nights and special occasions.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Tobacco Mandarin EDP
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Tobacco Mandarin isn't playing subtle, it's a bold, spicy, divisive beast with a penchant for staining clothes. You'll either adore its mysterious, opulent depth or recoil from its notorious cumin note - there's no middle ground here, mate.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent EDP
Tobacco Mandarin EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Leather 35% vs 31%
Only in Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent
Frankincense 35% Saffron 30%
Only in Tobacco Mandarin
Tobacco 45% Labdanum 24%
Only in Tobacco Mandarin
Frankincense 100%

Accords

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Tobacco Mandarin
Tobacco
97%
90%
Spicy
Amber
89%
80%
Woody
73%
Citrus
76%
75%
Leather
67%
Sweet
71%
70%
Resinous
Animalic
66%
Oud
61%
Aromatic
54%
50%
Smoky
40%
Balsamic
97%
90%
89%
Woody shared
80%
73%
76%
Leather shared
75%
67%
71%
70%
66%
Oud
61%
54%
50%
40%

Performance

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Tobacco Mandarin
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The spicy, leathery, and resin-rich composition excels in cooler temperatures, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its weight and warmth may overwhelm in summer, but it can work on crisp spring evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, smoky-resinous trail and plush leather make it best suited to formal events, nights out, or date settings. Projection and intensity can be too much for office or sporty wear.

Tobacco Mandarin

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office environment, potentially overwhelming those around you. However, its dark, sensual, and luxurious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events, where its intensity can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent EDP
Tobacco Mandarin EDP
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