Issey Miyake 2021 EDP

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Nuit d'Issey Bois Arctic

by Dominique Ropion , Fanny Bal

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Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Bois Arctic is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Dominique Ropion and Fanny Bal. Nuit d'Issey Bois Arctic opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Geranium, Pepper, and Basil, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco. Issey Miyake's Nuit d'Issey Bois Arctic carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly underrated gem that nails that tricky 'winter fresh' vibe. It's a versatile beast, although its limited availability means grabbing a bottle feels like finding a pot of gold.
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  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Nuit d'Issey Bois Arctic Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

With its balance of fresh, spicy, and warm accords, Bois Arctic is incredibly versatile for various settings. Its good longevity and moderate projection make it suitable for casual and date wear, while still being presentable for formal events without being overpowering. The "icy" fresh notes also lend themselves to year-round flexibility.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Bois Arctic hits you with a bright, zesty grapefruit and mandarin punch, sharpened by a lively pink pepper. As it settles, fresh basil and a deeper black pepper emerge, bridging the gap to a warm, inviting base of creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and a subtly smoky tobacco. It's a cool yet comforting dance of fresh spice and sweet aromatic depth.

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