Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dirty English EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
A quietly confident, modern woody scent with a fresh citrus spark and a leathery, starry-night vibe. Bleu Astral stands out for its balance of subtle freshness and masculine depth-ideal for the understated man.
A truly gorgeous, classic woody-leather scent, but don't bother with anything but vintage bottles. Newer formulations are watery disappointments, a shadow of their former glory, with atrocious performance that truly lets the side down.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The fresh citrus opening makes it lively for spring, while the leather and amberwood base gives it enough warmth and depth for cool-weather evenings in fall. It is versatile for mild summer nights, but lacks the density for winter extremes.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth woody-leather character suit casual and date nights best, while the freshness keeps it office friendly. Not ideal for sport or highly formal occasions due to restrained intensity and lack of opulence.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While the scent profile leans towards versatile, poor performance in current formulations means it's best for close encounters like dates or casual evening wear. It's too intimate for formal events and utterly unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, citrus, aromatic
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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