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MyrrhDries down to
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Issey Miyake · Sold as masculine
Nuit D Issey Noir Argent
The quiet intensity of an urban rooftop after dark, where the city's bustle fades and the air is filled with the subtle interplay of light and shadow.
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Nuit D Issey Noir ArgentMid-range · $40–100
50%Similar accords, often for lessNoir · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Nuit D Issey Noir Argent by Issey Miyake was launched in 2018 and is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Dominique Ropion crafted this composition, which opens with the bright freshness of grapefruit and pink pepper, contrasting against the warmth of nutmeg and black pepper. As it settles, leather and olibanum create an enveloping base that reads as rich and earthy, anchored by patchouli, labdanum, and vetiver. The result is a fragrance that balances sharp clarity with deep richness.
This fragrance benefits from a heavier application to capture its full complexity. The grapefruit and pink pepper top notes fade within an hour, so focus on the leathery base by applying more generously near pulse points where warmth will help it bloom.
Fig. 01 — Nuit D Issey Noir Argent, Issey Miyake
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
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The originalNuit D Issey Noir ArgentIssey Miyake · Mid-range · $40–100Al Haramain Perfumes · 2023NoirShares 6 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.20 (40)
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A community favourite: loved by 64%, disliked or hated by 6%.