Racquets
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Nuit d'Issey Bleu Astral
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A crisp, sparkling citrus-woody fragrance with a subtle leathery drydown. Racquets is an ode to refined British sport, radiating an easy confidence and timeless, unisex elegance.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 17% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 5% |
| Sweet | 0% | 5% |
| Warm | 11% | 21% |
| Woody | 20% | 26% |
| Earthy | 14% | 14% |
| Animalic | 31% | 28% |
| Fresh | 30% | 13% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sparkling lemon and fresh woods make Racquets most suitable for spring and early summer, where its vibrant citrus and airy woods shine without becoming cloying. It is less suited to winter, as its lightness can get lost in cold air.
Occasions
With its clean citrus and woody profile, Racquets is excellent for office and casual wear, projecting friendly elegance without being overwhelming. It can work for dates with its refined freshness, but lacks the opulence for formal occasions or the tenacity for sporty environments.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Woody, Aromatic accords and Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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