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Nuit D'Issey Polaris Eau de Parfum bottle Nuit D'Issey Polaris EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2020 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Eterno Eau de Parfum bottle Eterno EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nuit D'Issey Polaris EDP
A truly gorgeous, dark, sweet, and smooth legend from Issey Miyake's Nuit line. Polaris is sadly discontinued, so if you happen upon a bottle don't hesitate to snatch it up - it's a masterpiece.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Eterno EDP
This one's a powerful beast, a dead ringer for Amouage Interlude Man but with enough tweaks to make it surprisingly wearable. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for some, with its intense smokiness and potent projection, but a solid choice for those who want to make a statement.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nuit D'Issey Polaris EDP
Eterno EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 30% vs 38%
Bergamot 24% vs 33%
Only in Nuit D'Issey Polaris
Cypress 44%
Only in Eterno
Petitgrain 28%

Accords

Nuit D'Issey Polaris Eterno
100%
Woody
100%
66%
Amber
97%
Balsamic
72%
69%
Fresh Spicy
70%
61%
Vanilla
57%
Leather
51%
Smoky
57%
52%
Aromatic
55%
52%
Oud
Sweet
51%
48%
Animalic
47%
Patchouli
46%
Powdery
Citrus
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
66%
97%
72%
Fresh Spicy shared
69%
70%
61%
Leather shared
57%
51%
57%
Aromatic shared
52%
55%
Oud
52%
51%
48%
47%
46%
45%

Performance

Nuit D'Issey Polaris Eterno
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Nuit D'Issey Polaris

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and dark, intense character make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for evening dates and formal events. The rich accords and strong performance are best suited for cooler weather social occasions.

Eterno

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its beast-mode projection and strong, smoky scent profile make it a bit much for casual or office wear, though some reviewers found it acceptable for a suited office setting. It's better suited for cooler weather formal events or dates where its bold character can shine without overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fresh spicy, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Nuit D'Issey Polaris EDP
Eterno EDP
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