Issey Miyake 2018 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent

by Dominique Ropion , Fanny Bal

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Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Dominique Ropion and Fanny Bal. Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent opens with Grapefruit, Pepper, Pink Pepper, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Leather, Saffron, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Labdanum, and Myrrh. Issey Miyake's Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A brooding, resinous leather scent with a smoky, spicy edge, Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent is intensely atmospheric and effortlessly commanding. It is a true statement for cool nights and special occasions.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent Eau de Parfum bottle

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.

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The spicy, leathery, and resin-rich composition excels in cooler temperatures, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its weight and warmth may overwhelm in summer, but it can work on crisp spring evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, smoky-resinous trail and plush leather make it best suited to formal events, nights out, or date settings. Projection and intensity can be too much for office or sporty wear.

Declarable allergens

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In standard patch-test panels

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About

Nuit d'Issey Noir Argent envelops you in a tapestry of shadowy spices, with black pepper and saffron igniting the opening before smoldering leather and frankincense take center stage. A dense, resinous base of oud, myrrh, patchouli, and vanilla creates a smoky, balsamic depth with just a faint sweetness, conjuring the sensation of midnight embers and polished black leather. It is enigmatic, bold, and plush, perfect for creating a mysterious and unforgettable impression.