Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey: released in 2014, woody, warm spicy and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey dupe we found is Avon Black Essential Dark — 81% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Black Essential Dark | 81% | about $20 (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Eudora Impression in Black | 77% | about $25 (−37%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Avon Black Suede Dark | 84% | about $15 (−62%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Pino Silvestre Underwood | 79% | about $20 (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Eon Productions James Bond 007 Seven Intense | 71% | about $30 (−25%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Offers a similar moody, aromatic, and spicy character that evokes the mysterious vibe of Nuit d’Issey.
It shares its aromatic, woody and leather accords with Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 124 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, masculine, and spicy structure that feels reminiscent of the Nuit d’Issey aesthetic.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey, opens on Bergamot and Grapefruit too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 243 community ratings.
Captures the dark, woody, and spicy essence of Nuit d’Issey with a similarly smooth leather and incense profile.
It shares its leather, aromatic and woody accords with Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 91 community ratings.
Leans into the woody and aromatic territory of Nuit d’Issey, providing a crisp yet dark experience.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 57 community ratings.
Evokes a similar dark, spicy, and leathery atmosphere that aligns with the Nuit d’Issey experience.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and leather accords with Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 53 community ratings.
Avon Black Suede Dark, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey.
Eudora Impression in Black, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey.
Avon Black Suede Dark, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey itself sells from £40 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon Black Essential Dark saves you about $30 a year against Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Eudora Impression in Black comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Issey Miyake Nuit d’Issey notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.