Fragrance comparison

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent vs Stamino Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 684 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent

Issey Miyake

4.45679 votes

Rank #25,103 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Stamino Blue

Prime Collection

2.605 votes

Rank #72,092 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Stamino Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent2/3

Stamino Blue0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent
Value for money: Not scored
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

Nuit D’Issey Noir ArgentIssey Miyake

Stamino BluePrime Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 679 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

679 votes

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNuit D’Issey Noir Argent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegBlack PepperGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

LeatherOlibanumSaffron

Base

MyrrhPatchouliLabdanumVetiver

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverNutmeg

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarSandalwoodOlibanum

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Grapefruit, Olibanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Stamino Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex7

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,103

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNuit D’Issey Noir ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Stamino Blue by Prime Collection opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus, led by bright lemon and bitter grapefruit. As the brisk opening settles, a heart of earthy vetiver and warm nutmeg introduces an aromatic, fresh spicy core that feels tailored for daily wear. The dry-down leans into a dry woody base of cedar an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent takes 2 of 3 categories. Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent is rated 4.45/5 from 679 votes; Stamino Blue is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Stamino Blue for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent 71/100, Stamino Blue 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent projects furthest (Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent 63/100, Stamino Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent and Stamino Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Grapefruit, Olibanum and Vetiver.

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

Stamino Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Stamino Blue has top notes of Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Vetiver and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and Olibanum.