L’Eau d’Issey Nuit d’Issey paints night in scent, opening with a sharp glow of grapefruit and bergamot before slipping into a sleek heart where leather, spices, black pepper, woods, and vetiver gather like shadows at the edge of lamplight, then settling into a magnetic trail of incense, patchouli, tonka, and dark woods that feels elegant, mysterious, and assured from dusk to after hours.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2014. Perfumers Dominique Ropion and Loc Dong.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot
Heart: Leather, Woodsy Notes, Spices, Black Pepper, Vetiver
Base: Incense, Ebony wood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli
Story and Positioning
Conceived as a nocturnal counterpart to the house’s aquatic pillar, Nuit d’Issey channels the image of the moon reflecting over dark water into a woody, spicy leather signature with a clean citrus spark and smoky mineral depth. If you enjoy suave, smoky citrus woods in the vein of Acqua di Giò Profumo, this offers a darker, leather-tinged take. The Nuit line later expanded with Nuit d’Issey Parfum in 2015 and Polaris in 2020, underscoring its night-focused character.
Bottle and Design
The iconic tall Issey silhouette is dressed in deep black that reads like midnight glass, with minimalist lettering and a satin black cap for an urban, architectural look. The heavy base plants firmly on the dresser, and the elongated neck gives a steady grip for precise, even sprays, echoing the fragrance’s cool nighttime poise.
Country of Origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Beauté Prestige International trading as Shiseido EMEA
Address: 56A Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: France
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