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Byredo 1996 Inez & Vinoodh vs Issey Miyake Nuit d Issey Polaris
Nuit d Issey Polaris is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Juniper BerriesBlack Pepper
Heart
LeatherOrrisViolet
Base
PatchouliBlack AmberVanilla
Accords
Leather
100%
Aromatic
94%
Fresh spicy
81%
Woody
75%
Animalic
71%
Smoky
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
1996 Inez & Vinoodh by Byredo is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. 1996 Inez & Vinoodh was launched in 2013. Top notes are Juniper Berries and Black Pepper; middle notes are Leather, Orris and Violet; base notes are Patchouli, Black Amber and Vanilla. 1996 was inspired by Kirsten 1996, a picture of a young girl taken by iconic photographers Inez & Vinoodh in that year. To them, "This picture represents the duality that underlies our work and our life together and the scent is very much Ben's impeccable and sensitive interpretation of that", a warm blend of black pepper, leather and patchouli.
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Notes
Top
CypressBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedar
Base
VanillaLeatherGurjan balsamAmberLabdanum
Accords
Woody
100%
Fresh spicy
69%
Amber
65%
Vanilla
61%
Leather
57%
Aromatic
53%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Nuit d'Issey Polaris by Issey Miyake is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Nuit d'Issey Polaris was launched in 2020. Top notes are Cypress, Black Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Cedar; base notes are Vanilla, Leather, Gurjan balsam, Amber and Labdanum.
Notes in Common
27% sharedShared (4)
Black PepperLeatherPatchouliVanilla
Only in 1996 Inez & Vinoodh
Juniper BerriesOrrisVioletBlack Amber
Only in Nuit d Issey Polaris
CypressBergamotAgarwood (Oud)CedarGurjan balsamAmberLabdanum
Rating
3.87vs4.50
Ratings
2,751vs371
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2013vs2020
Which should I buy?
Nuit d Issey Polaris is the community's favourite of the two.
- Nuit d Issey Polaris is rated higher by the community: 4.50 from 371 ratings, against 3.87 from 2,751.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for 1996 Inez & Vinoodh versus "moderate" for Nuit d Issey Polaris.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Byredo is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Issey Miyake is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Nuit d Issey Polaris if you want the higher-rated option; pick 1996 Inez & Vinoodh if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.