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Nishane Papilefiko

Spicy, floral, balsamic, aromatic, green, and woody.

Top Notes: Cardamom, Coriander, Citrus

Heart Notes: Lavandin, Artemisia, Jasmine

Base Notes: Fir Balsam, Moss, Styrax

Papilefiko opens with cardamom and coriander over bright citrus for a sharp spicy lift before lavandin and artemisia make the center increasingly herbal and aromatic. Jasmine adds floral softness without erasing the dry character. Fir balsam, moss, and styrax deepen the drydown with coniferous greenery, earth, and resin. The result is energetic but unconventional, balancing spice, herbs, flowers, moss, balsam, and woods in a concentrated Extrait de Parfum.

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Top: Cardamom, Coriander, Citrus
Heart: Lavandin, Artemisia, Jasmine
Base: Fir Balsam, Moss, Styrax

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About the Fragrance

Released in 2022 and created by Dominique Ropion for NISHANE’s Time Capsule Collection, Papilefiko combines cardamom, coriander, and citrus with lavandin, artemisia, jasmine, fir balsam, moss, and styrax.

This fragrance is currently part of the Full Bottle Route fragrance archive.

Quick Facts

Brand: Nishane
Perfumer: Dominique Ropion
Release year: 2022
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance family: Spicy Floral Balsamic
Expected wear: Extended
Collection: Time Capsule Collection
Scent profile: Spicy, Floral, Balsamic, Aromatic, Woody
Availability: Archived

Production Status

Production status: In Production

Notes & Composition

Top: Cardamom, Coriander, Citrus
Middle: Lavandin, Artemisia, Jasmine
Base: Fir Balsam, Moss, Styrax

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Spicy, Floral, Balsamic, Aromatic, Woody

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When to Wear It

This grounded profile suits professional settings, casual evenings, social events and seasons where a little more structure feels appropriate.

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Summary

Papilefiko is a spicy floral-balsamic Extrait de Parfum that starts with cardamom, coriander, and citrus before becoming increasingly herbal and resinous. Lavandin and artemisia give the heart aromatic freshness while jasmine softens the composition. Fir balsam, moss, and styrax create a green woody base with substantial depth. The result is energetic and unconventional rather than sweet, suited to shoppers who enjoy aromatic spice, coniferous resins, moss, and a dry balsamic finish.

About the Brand

NISHANE is an Istanbul-based niche perfume house known for highly concentrated Extraits de Parfum and collections shaped by culture, storytelling, individuality, and the meeting point between East and West. Its catalog spans citrus, tea, florals, woods, leather, oud, amber, spice, and experimental aromatic structures. Papilefiko belongs to the Time Capsule Collection and represents the house’s herbal-balsamic vocabulary. Cardamom, coriander, citrus, lavandin, artemisia, jasmine, fir balsam, moss, and styrax move from sharp spice into green resin. The fragrance reflects NISHANE’s preference for bold concentration and distinct conceptual identities, using the butterfly-effect theme to frame a composition that changes from energetic brightness into a darker forest-like base.