Nishane Nefs Extrait De Parfum

Nishane Nefs Extrait De Parfum was launched in 2019 and created by perfumer Chris Maurice. This opulent extrait belongs to the amber vanilla fragrance family and stands as one of Nishane’s most luxurious and expressive creations. Inspired by the cultural richness and contrasts of Istanbul, Nefs captures the grandeur of classical oriental perfumery infused with a contemporary edge, making it a statement scent of bold elegance and exotic depth.

The opening is a lavish blend of honey, saffron, fig, violet, and sage. Honey lends a golden, syrupy richness that immediately establishes the perfume’s decadent tone. Saffron introduces a dry, leathery spiciness that contrasts with the juicy and subtly milky sweetness of fig. Violet adds a delicate, powdery floralcy, while sage offers an herbaceous green layer that grounds the opening with freshness.

At the heart, a full-bodied floral arrangement unfolds with rose, jasmine, osmanthus, geranium, and nutmeg. The rose is deep and velvety, embodying classic beauty, while jasmine enriches the blend with an indolic, luminous sensuality. Osmanthus provides a unique fruity-floral twist, recalling apricot and suede. Geranium contributes brightness and a green snap, while nutmeg adds aromatic spice and warmth that connects the floral heart with the smoky base.

The base is profoundly opulent, composed of agarwood (oud), whiskey, vanilla, leather, amber, cinnamon, gurjan balsam, and cedar. Oud dominates with a dark, resinous woodiness that’s both smooth and commanding. Whiskey adds a boozy richness that melts into the creamy softness of vanilla. Leather and amber bring warmth and sensuality, while cinnamon enhances the spiced dimension. Gurjan balsam contributes a resinous depth, and cedar finishes the drydown with a clean, woody elegance.

Fragrance Notes
Top notes: Honey, saffron, fig, violet, sage
Heart notes: Rose, osmanthus, jasmine, geranium, nutmeg
Base notes: Agarwood (oud), whiskey, vanilla, leather, amber, cinnamon, gurjan balsam, cedar