Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum bottle Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent
Edp Concentration Edp
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2018 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Imperial

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum
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.
Statement
Our Verdict - Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum
A masterclass in dry, smoky oud - never sweet, never barnyard, always dignified. Oud Imperial balances incense, spice, and woods for a dark, meditative signature that whispers old-world intrigue and modern refinement.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 8%
Floral 2% 7%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 10% 8%
Warm 37% 24%
Woody 16% 31%
Earthy 27% 28%
Animalic 15% 15%
Fresh 7% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent EdP
Oud Imperial EdP

Notes

Only in Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum
Nutmeg 26% Pepper 25% Grapefruit 25% Pink Pepper 23%
Only in Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum
Cumin 48% Citrus 28% Jasmine 24%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 34% vs 28%
Saffron 30% vs 20%
Only in Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum
Leather 35%
Only in Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 27% Papyrus 24%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 23% vs 13%
Vetiver 21% vs 16%
Only in Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum
Myrrh 29% Patchouli 25%
Only in Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum
Oud 29% Birch 18% Cedar 12% Sandalwood 12%

Accords

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum
80%
Woody
100%
90%
Spicy
75%
50%
Smoky
90%
Earthy
80%
75%
Leather
45%
70%
Resinous
Oriental
60%
40%
Balsamic
Woody shared
80%
100%
Spicy shared
90%
75%
Smoky shared
50%
90%
80%
Leather shared
75%
45%
70%
60%
40%

Performance

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum

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.

Oud Imperial Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Oud Imperial's dense smoky woods, spices, and resins thrive in cool air, making it ideal for winter and late fall. Its dryness and lack of sweetness give it a dark, cozy aura unsuited for heat, but it can work in cool spring nights.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its bold, mature and smoky character is best for formal occasions and evenings, potentially as a statement scent on a date. Too assertive and complex for office or sport, and too rich for casual daily wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
84%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Smoky, Spicy accords and Frankincense, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum
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