Nishane NANSHE
Floral, powdery, woody, musky, aromatic, and softly creamy.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Cardamom, Yuzu
Heart Notes: Watery Fruits and Flowers, Rose Absolute, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes: Orris, Powdery Notes, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood
NANSHE opens with citrus, carrot seed, and cardamom before watery fruit and floral notes expand into rose, jasmine sambac, and ylang-ylang. Orris and powdery notes define the drydown while musk, patchouli, and sandalwood give the base softness and woody structure. The fragrance balances brightness and spice against a distinctly powdery floral character. The result is elegant and contemplative, with strong persistence but a more polished trail than Nishane’s loudest releases.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Cardamom, Yuzu
- Heart
- Watery Fruits and Flowers, Rose Absolute, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Ylang-Ylang
- Base
- Orris, Powdery Notes, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Nishane
- Perfumer
- Cécile Zarokian
- Release year
- 2020
- Concentration
- Extrait de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Floral Woody Powdery
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Moderate
- Collection
- Abundance
- Scent profile
- Floral, Woody, Powdery, Aromatic, Musky
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Cardamom, Yuzu
- Middle
- Watery Fruits and Flowers, Rose Absolute, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Ylang-Ylang
- Base
- Orris, Powdery Notes, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Floral, Woody, Powdery, Aromatic, Musky
Floral notes are softened by a powdery texture, giving the fragrance a smoother and more polished character.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Spring, Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Everyday, Work, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Day, Night
- Mood
- Powdery, Elegant, Contemplative
Warm amber and spice facets give Nishane NANSHE a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its powdery, elegant, contemplative character suits everyday, work, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Nishane NANSHE is a powdery floral-woody Extrait de Parfum that contrasts citrus and spice with rose, white florals, orris, and musky woods. Bergamot and yuzu give the opening lift while carrot seed and cardamom add earthy aromatic warmth. Watery fruits and flowers lead into rose, jasmine sambac, and ylang-ylang before orris and powdery notes become the defining texture. Musk, patchouli, and sandalwood keep the drydown soft but structured. Created by Cécile Zarokian and released in 2020, NANSHE remains part of the current Abundance collection. Its 8+ wear is paired with moderate projection, making it a strong choice for shoppers who value persistence without especially aggressive diffusion.
About the Brand
About the Brand
NISHANE is an Istanbul-based niche fragrance house known for concentrated Extrait de Parfum compositions and collections shaped by culture, art, storytelling, geography, and the meeting point between East and West. Its catalog spans citrus, chypre, tea, green aromatics, florals, fruit, woods, leather, oud, amber, vetiver, spice, musk, and vanilla. The house works with established perfumers and organizes releases into distinct collections including No Boundaries, Prestige, Signature, Imaginative, Shadow Play, Extrait de Cologne, and The X Collection.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Nishane NANSHE is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz.