Fragrance comparison

Betrayal vs Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 18 Oct 2026 680 ratings analysed

Betrayal

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #51,146 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent

Issey Miyake

4.45679 votes

Rank #23,448 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Betrayal
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Betrayal2/4

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Betrayal
Sillage & projection: Betrayal
Value for money: Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BetrayalThe Dua Brand

Nuit D’Issey Noir ArgentIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.45/ 5 · 679 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

65%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

679 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBetrayal

SillageBetrayal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNuit D’Issey Noir ArgentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperPatchouliCastoreumVetiverVioletNutmegButterMyrrhOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NutmegBlack PepperGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

LeatherOlibanumSaffron

Base

MyrrhPatchouliLabdanumVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Patchouli, Vetiver and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Betrayal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day35

Night100

Spring48

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men90

Unisex7

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,448

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNuit D’Issey Noir ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betrayal by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic, resinous leather fragrance that merges rich Turkish rose with sharp black pepper and deep castoreum. Spray it on, and you immediately notice a dark floral intensity balanced by buttery orris and gritty vetiver. It is dense. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cracked pep…

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Issey Miyake Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent opens with sharp pink pepper, black pepper, and tart grapefruit before settling into warm myrrh and smoky olibanum. Perfumer Dominique Ropion constructs a dark, resinous woody spicy fragrance anchored by dark leather and earthy patchouli. It projects best on crisp autumn and winte…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Betrayal or Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Betrayal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent is rated 4.45/5 from 679 votes. Choose Betrayal for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Betrayal or Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent?

Betrayal lasts longest (Betrayal 80/100, Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betrayal or Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent?

Betrayal projects furthest (Betrayal 75/100, Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betrayal and Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Patchouli, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is Betrayal or Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent better for summer or winter?

Betrayal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betrayal and Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent?

Betrayal features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Castoreum and Vetiver. Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent has top notes of Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Olibanum and Saffron, a base of Myrrh, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.