L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Ambré Issey Miyake 2016

L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Noir Ambré by Issey Miyake

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8.3 / 10 277 Ratings

A popular perfume by Issey Miyake for men, released in 2016. The scent is spicy-oriental. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.
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Main accords

Spicy

Oriental

Sweet

Woody

Leathery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Saffron

Cinnamon

Coriander

Nutmeg

Heart Notes

Atlas cedar Leather

Leather

Papyrus

Haitian vetiver

Base Notes

Amber

Vanilla

Tonka bean

Perfumer

Christophe Raynaud

Ratings

Scent

8.3277 Ratings

Longevity

8.3255 Ratings

Sillage

7.9255 Ratings

Bottle

7.9249 Ratings

Value for money

7.9160 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 03/02/2025.

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Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions

12/31/2017

8
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

sebjar
55 Reviews

sebjar

Very helpful Review 9

L`Eau d`Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre

Are designers getting into the game of releasing niche quality offerings? Well it seems to be with the new Issey Miyake L’Eau D’Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre. Glad I found this new Issey Miyake Noir Ambre at duty free in Europe as I was quite surprised at how great Noir Ambre is. So I had to snatch it right up. Being the amber fragrance fan I had to have this one. It’s like the best niche amber fragrance blended with the best designer release and this time from Issey Miyake to come up with this great release by this brand that I have not purchased from since 2005. It’s been a long time and I’m glad this has launched. As mentioned in the video Issey Miyake L`Eau d`Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre is not anything groundbreaking but really, really good for a designer release. I just hope it makes it to our shores as currently I cannot see it listed as being sold in the USA on the Issey Miyake website. If you're interested in further learning about this scent please watch my video review. Thank you.

04/26/2021

6
Pricing 6
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 6
Scent

SmellyPete
17 Reviews

SmellyPete

Helpful Review 4

Amber & leather but watch out for the hype

My batch code is 0155FM

It's a nice amber & leather fragrance but doesn't live up to the hype from influencers.

I'm embarrassed to admit that I fell for the over-hype on this and blind bought based on perceived shortage - I rushed to buy as I didn't want to loose out!

I like it and wear it maybe once a month but it's not one that I consider a favorite - maybe too linear - for me what I smell at the start is what I get to the end - the same amber and leather all the way thru.

It's a good performer with 4-6 hours . Stays around longer on clothes..
It projects moderately well at the start - I don't find it to be too loud. Sillage is the same. Should be ok for an office scent.

People will smell you for 2-3 hours then mostly skin scent though I did periodically get whiffs of for many hours...

03/03/2021

7
Pricing 6
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

Landshark321
669 Reviews

Landshark321

Helpful Review 2

Well-blended designer amber, even if overpriced/hyped

This is first wearing of Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre, a 2016 release that seems to be among the most hyped-up and resold a higher (i.e. $100+) prices on the secondary market for its 100ml bottle size.

It’s an aptly-named dark amber that’s midway between dry and syrupy, definitely a slightly sharp, designer-type (appropriately) amber rather than a deeper expression of amber (that is otherwise either sweeter or more animalic). Moreover, it has woody, spicy, and leathery influences and does have a multifaceted sort of feel—again, more of a designer blend (typical of the brand) than an amber-dominant mix. I can see why it’s seemingly so popular on account of it neither being too sweet nor too animalic, also.

It does not appear that Noir Ambre is officially discontinued, though, as its URL on the Issey Miyake website is active, and it does occasionally pop up for sale on discounter sites like FragranceNet and FragranceBuy.CA, but certainly the perception seems to be that supply is limited, thereby driving up its price.

Overall, I think Noir Ambre is in the league of Or Encens and Polaris as a solid resin-heavy yet still well-blended risk. It feels better-rounded than Polaris, which has a faintly cigarette smoke vibe, but not as complete as Or Encens. It’s very good, but some of the prices it’s going for (well above $100, at times) seem to be a bit of a stretch. In the price range of some of the more popular recent releases, perhaps $60-70 for 100ml, it’s a good buy, though.

8 out of 10

12/14/2023

Ahmedmahmoud
2 Reviews

Ahmedmahmoud

2

a true masterpiece for autumn and winter

I admit this is a pure niche fragrance not a designer at all
Complex Blend of WARM & DARK AMBER with Leather, Oud, Vanilla, Spices & Woods. In the first couple of minutes I can feel all the individual spices swirling in a warm-spicy blend. Already in the opening there's a hint of vanilla-leather/oud. As the sillage starts to open up, cinnamon and saffron come forward while nutmeg & coriander step back. Transitioning into the heart you get a deepening of the leather-y oud supported by multi-faceted papyrus with its leathery nuances. The leather here leans oud-y, but there is a true leather as well. Woody tones emerge from cedar and lift the cinnamon further, while vetiver adds some soft grassy & soft fruity nuances. In the base there's a rich amber-vanilla that you realize was there from the start, while tonka brings some soft, powdery tobacco-flower & fruity nuances.

04/25/2024

9
Pricing 8
Bottle 9
Sillage 9
Longevity 9.5
Scent

JoeFrag
6 Reviews

JoeFrag

1

A discontinued masterpiece

It's the best winter fragrance I've ever found. And I'm extremely picky when it comes to warm winter scents. This is just. . .Wow. Actually floored me. It's so soft and gentle but with great performance - two things that usually do not go hand in hand. The smokiness isn't too in your face, and really pulls all of the smooth amber together to make a concoction to die for. It's actually addictive!

One of my best reviewed and rated fragrances. Fortunately you can find this one still on social media groups on occasion, but it won't be forever and if you are patient you can find it for a decent price for what you are getting. I'm definitely on the look out for a backup bottle (which I never do).

Now I'll be right back. I've got to go find my jaw. I dropped it on the floor here somewhere.

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