Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night Eau de Parfum vs Raghba Wood Intense Eau de Parfum

Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2019	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night Eau de Parfum

A luxurious, brooding take on incense and tonka that radiates power and depth - seductive and mysterious, it’s a statement scent for chilly nights and special occasions.

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Our Verdict - Raghba Wood Intense Eau de Parfum

This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that demands patience and a thick skin. If you can get past the initial burnt sugar and 'old church' vibes, you'll be rewarded with a unique, intensely woody, and sweet Middle Eastern gem. Not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a steal.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	0%
Floral	1%	2%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	1%	3%
Sweet	26%	28%
Warm	22%	24%
Woody	27%	27%
Earthy	29%	23%
Animalic	9%	10%
Fresh	3%	3%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night EdP

Raghba Wood Intense EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Vanilla 22% Leather 22% Woody 20% Sandalwood 19% Vetiver 17%

Base Notes

Incense 30% Vanilla 21% Amber 19% Oakmoss 15% Musk 15%

Only in Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night Eau de Parfum

Frankincense 100%

Only in Raghba Wood Intense Eau de Parfum

Caramel 30% Licorice 26% Guaiac Wood 24% Cedar 20%

Only in Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 34% Amber 34% Patchouli 32%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 22% vs 20%

Only in Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night Eau de Parfum

Leather 22% Woody 20% Sandalwood 19% Vetiver 17%

Only in Raghba Wood Intense Eau de Parfum

Incense 30% Amber 19% Oakmoss 15% Musk 15%

Accords

Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night Eau de Parfum Raghba Wood Intense Eau de Parfum

85%

Woody

100%

95%

Warm Spicy

Amber

86%

75%

Sweet

81%

70%

Resinous

Balsamic

68%

50%

Smoky

65%

Caramel

63%

Vanilla

60%

Oud

57%

Powdery

56%

Soft Spicy

56%

45%

Leather

Woody shared

85%

100%

Warm Spicy

95%

Amber

86%

Sweet shared

75%

81%

Resinous

70%

Balsamic

68%

Smoky shared

50%

65%

Caramel

63%

Vanilla

60%

Oud

57%

Powdery

56%

Soft Spicy

56%

Leather

45%

Performance

Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night Eau de Parfum Raghba Wood Intense Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Nuit d'Issey Pulse of the Night Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The resinous, spicy, and sweet notes thrive in cooler weather, making this a powerhouse for fall and winter. It can work on milder spring evenings, but the richness is overwhelming in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its bold, warm, and sensual profile is best for dates and formal evening wear, but may be too intense for the office or daytime casual. Avoid for sport or hot weather activities due to high intensity and projection.

Raghba Wood Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

This perfume screams beast-mode performance, with strong projection and longevity, making it completely unsuitable for office wear. Its intense, smoky-sweet character is best reserved for colder weather casual outings or intimate date nights, where its warmth can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too unique and potent for most formal events.