Issey Miyake 2015 Parfum

M ££ Acquired

Nuit d’Issey

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey is a Parfum launched in 2015, created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Nuit d’Issey opens with Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Leather and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Issey Miyake's Nuit d’Issey carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A magnetic night scent where leather and vanilla swirl over smoky patchouli, Nuit d’Issey Parfum is a forceful, atmospheric fragrance for cold evenings and formal occasions. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who want to leave a deep impression.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
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Nuit d’Issey Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper56%
Grapefruit44%
Heartas listed
Leather50%
Vanilla50%
Baseas listed
Patchouli50%
Tonka Bean50%

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:
Fall Winter

Nuit d’Issey Parfum shines in the colder months with its dense, spicy vanilla and leather heart, while patchouli and tonka bean provide warmth and depth that suit crisp autumn and chilly winter nights. It feels too heavy and enveloping for summer, but can work on cool spring evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, sensual leather-vanilla profile makes it ideal for formal events and evening dates, where depth and presence are desired. It may be too rich and assertive for office or daytime casual wear, and is not suited for sporty or high-energy daytime activities.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua(Water), Limonene, Coumarin, Linalool, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Eugenol, Bht.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Nuit d’Issey Parfum envelops you in shadowy sophistication, opening with the bite of pink pepper and grapefruit before revealing a plush heart of smooth leather and creamy vanilla. The base smolders with earthy patchouli, tonka bean, and subtle animalic nuances, wrapped in a balsamic-amber glow. Smoky, mysterious, and luxuriously warm, this parfum is an invitation to embrace the intrigue of the night. Its projection is assertive but not brash, making it perfect for crisp autumn air and winter's chill, when only the richest, most sensual scents will do.

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