Is Perfume Parlour Japanese Sapphire For Men a dupe of Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral?
Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | 2004 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Japanese Sapphire For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral
- Japanese Sapphire For Men
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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.
Perfume Parlour's version of Issey Miyake's L'Eau Bleue d'Issey pour Homme. The green, spicy-aromatic rosemary-and-lime over a woody patchouli-cedar base is captured, with Japanese Sapphire pushing a fuller wear and improving on the original's somewhat modest longevity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Amberwood
51%
Woody Notes
49%
Base Notes
Lime
54%
vs
32%
Rosemary
40%
Mandarin
28%
Juniper
22%
Sandalwood
21%
Patchouli
21%
Pink Pepper
20%
Ginger
20%
Amber
20%
Cedar
20%
Cypress
19%
Lavender
19%
Oakmoss
18%
Leather
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
The green, herbal-aromatic and woody profile suits spring, summer and early autumn wear.
Occasions
A versatile green aromatic ideal for casual and daily wear, fresh enough for the office and active days.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Lime
Adds amberwood and coriander, drops amber and cedar
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$54.59 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 4.2 fl oz (125 ml)
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FragranceNet - 4.2 fl oz (125 ml) - $12.92/fl oz
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Japanese Sapphire For Men EDP
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