Fragrance comparison

Stamino Blue vs Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 684 ratings analysed

Stamino Blue

Prime Collection

2.605 votes

Rank #72,092 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent

Issey Miyake

4.45679 votes

Rank #25,103 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Stamino Blue
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
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 Blue0/3

Nuit D’Issey Noir Argent2/3

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

Stamino BluePrime Collection

Nuit D’Issey Noir ArgentIssey Miyake

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

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

20%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNuit D’Issey Noir Argent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

VetiverNutmeg

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarSandalwoodOlibanum

Top

NutmegBlack PepperGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

LeatherOlibanumSaffron

Base

MyrrhPatchouliLabdanumVetiver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Spring48

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex7

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,103

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNuit D’Issey Noir ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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