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Nuit d’Issey Parfum bottle Nuit d’Issey Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nuit d’Issey Parfum
A magnetic night scent where leather and vanilla swirl over smoky patchouli, Nuit d’Issey Parfum is a forceful, atmospheric fragrance for cold evenings and formal occasions. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who want to leave a deep impression.
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Our Verdict - Sovereign Perennial EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Sultan Vetiver - a woody fragrance led by Pepper, Bergamot, Anise, with warm spicy depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nuit d’Issey Parfum
Sovereign Perennial EDP

Notes

Only in Nuit d’Issey
Pink Pepper 56% Grapefruit 44%
Only in Sovereign Perennial
Pepper 38% Bergamot 33% Anise 29%
Only in Nuit d’Issey
Leather 50% Vanilla 50%
Only in Sovereign Perennial
Tonka Bean 54% Neroli 46%
Only in Nuit d’Issey
Patchouli 50% Tonka Bean 50%
Only in Sovereign Perennial
Amber 38% Leather 33% Vetiver 29%

Accords

Nuit d’Issey Sovereign Perennial
55%
Woody
90%
80%
Leather
60%
Warm Spicy
78%
Citrus
66%
65%
Sweet
54%
Floral
42%
38%
Smoky
33%
Animalic
30%
Balsamic
Woody shared
55%
90%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
78%
66%
Sweet shared
65%
54%
42%
38%
33%
30%

Performance

Nuit d’Issey Sovereign Perennial
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nuit d’Issey

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Nuit d’Issey Parfum shines in the colder months with its dense, spicy vanilla and leather heart, while patchouli and tonka bean provide warmth and depth that suit crisp autumn and chilly winter nights. It feels too heavy and enveloping for summer, but can work on cool spring evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, sensual leather-vanilla profile makes it ideal for formal events and evening dates, where depth and presence are desired. It may be too rich and assertive for office or daytime casual wear, and is not suited for sporty or high-energy daytime activities.

Sovereign Perennial

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
74%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Nuit d’Issey Parfum
Sovereign Perennial EDP
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