Nuit d'Issey

Nuit d'Issey by Issey Miyake is a masculine-leaning eau de toilette from 2014 in the designer price tier. It opens with bergamot and grapefruit, moves into black pepper and leather and dries down to patchouli, vetiver, incense and tonka bean. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.

Heart

Black Pepper Dry and prickly. Gives a fragrance grip and a bit of bite.
Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.

Dry-down

Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.

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