Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent by Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake is devouring the market with too many flankers but if they’re as good as this Noir Argent there’s no problem. Pulse of the Night is also fantastic though by another route. It’s amber and balsamic starting fresh and peppery before giving way to the dark with myrrh incense and a soft leather that the myrrh mutes from the outset. A generally balsamic and resinous aroma. Its performance stands out: although it seems to lack power it’s constantly present lasts an eternity on clothes and on skin it’s well above average. At some point it reminds me of the discontinued Fahrenheit Absolute presumably due to the myrrh. Following the line of the Nuit d’Issey EDT I think it’s the best flanker from Issey after Noir Ambre quite under the radar compared to other louder ones. A small jewel more versatile than it appears to be savoured drop by drop because like everything from the Japanese house it’s out of the market.

It starts with a more marked incense than regular Nuit d’Issey with a blue sensation and a rough sandalwood touch like Ajmal’s Santal Wood or Laudano Nero all with a medium-low trail. After less than five minutes everything disappears to leave exactly the same as Nuit d’Issey but with a trail almost right on the skin. End of story. It lasts about eight hours on the skin. Except for that initial five minutes it’s a linear fragrance that I think should never have existed. Why? Because after four or five minutes it becomes identical to Nuit d’Issey only this one has much more mediocre performance. If you already have the classic Nuit d’Issey don’t bother buying this because you’d practically be buying the same thing with poor performance. A total disappointment.

I bought a decant. Frankly it gave me a feeling of… I’ve had this before. Its similarity to Nuit d’Issey is very high. I know it’s a flanker but I expected more marked differences that would make this a distinct proposal. I don’t find them; they’re very similar. Paying its price doesn’t justify the acquisition; if you already have Nuit d’Issey I suggest passing. It smells good a pleasant seductive and nocturnal aroma just like Nuit d’Issey only more expensive and harder to get. Personally I stick with the original. Cheers to the group.

In one word: balsamic. It reminds me of the Intense edition from the brand, but here almost all the citrus and fresh notes are gone to make way for resins, leather, and patchouli, without losing that light balsamic character. Longevity and projection are much greater and notable. It’s balsamic, nocturnal, and has a strong presence. I give it an 8/10.

A modern cut proposal with a comforting aroma and presence. A sensual and energetic scent suitable for a magnetic confident and decisive man who loves the taste of the night conquest and the pleasure of being in good company. Spicy warm balsamic dark mysterious sexy. The dark woods and resins dance with the Vetiver. Pepper incense saffron and leather are an unmistakable seal that grants the man who wears it the power of natural attraction. A fragrance born to express the powerful and mysterious heart of nature that lives at night. Its notes are seductive deep and capture the attention of those around leaving an enveloping trail that makes one imagine an unforgettable night to those who know how to ignite their interest. A sober but determined aroma free of excesses but incisive in its essence. Present without hesitation. It adapts to those who receive it blending with their scent to give life to new sensual nuances. Absolutely elegant an innovative elegance ideal for men seeking an olfactory combination of all respect.

Beautiful fragrance. For me the best from this house. ♥

I just tried it in a perfumery. Sharp, strong, and voluminous opening where frankincense is the note that dominates the entire evolution. I think it’s a very interesting proposal from Issey Miyake. I recommend it!

Hello, I just applied it at 20:40, two sprays on my left arm, 14 degrees. The opening is soft, with none of the stings found in Givenchy or Issey Nuit. I’m still watching how it develops and it’s a delicious scent with good performance for spring and autumn. Simply delightful.