Nishane · 2019 · Cécile Zarokian
Ani
Luxury$$$$, 4 of 5
| 50 ml | $260 |
| 100 ml | $375 |
The houseUnisex
VersionExtrait de Parfum
Zingy ginger, bergamot and pink pepper over blackcurrant, rose and cardamom, melting into rich vanilla with resin, woods and musk.
Nishane says
You’ll smell bergamot, green notes, blue ginger, pink pepper, blackcurrant, Turkish rose, cardamom, patchouli, cedarwood, vanilla, benzoin, ambergris, musk and sandalwood.
Wearers say
From 7 Reddit threads · Read what they say
How far it carries
An arm’s length
How long it lasts
9 to 12 hours
When to wear it
Fall, winter, summer
Where to wear it
Every day, date night, special occasion
Mass appeal
Divisive
Compliments
Compliment getter
As a blind buy
Risky
What’s inside it
What Nishane names
What the label names
6 scent ingredients on the label, familiar names first.
A label must name certain ingredients, most of them ones that can cause allergies; some houses print more. It is never the whole recipe.
2 citrus1 herbs & lavender2 florals1 spices
Heart3
as it settles
1 more line on the label, not there for the smell
Not for the smell1
Wearers say
Wearing it
Ani blends spicy ginger and creamy vanilla with strong projection and lasting power. Wearers love its warm richness, though some find the opening sharp or medicinal.
How far it carriesArm's length to across room
Perfumers call it sillage.
Wearers find it projects loudly at first before settling into a persistent arm's length scent bubble.
“a few drops from a sampler is enough to project loudly.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2019
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes
Some say
Some wearers find it projects loudly and leaves a noticeable scent trail.
“I got about 4 hrs of projection on my skin, and roughly 24 hrs on my clothes.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2019
Some say
Some wearers report that it stays intimate and remains close to the skin.
“I feel like I get maybe -maybe-- 3 hours of it and it is also very close to the skin on me.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2020
How long it lasts9–12 hours
Wearers typically get ten to twelve hours on skin and multiple days or weeks on clothes.
“Ani lasts on my clothes for a solid two weeks. I grabbed a hoodie out of the closet once and was immediately greeted by the scent.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2025 · 2 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 3 quotes
Some say
Some wearers report that it lasts twelve hours on skin and weeks on clothing.
“I'm in hour 12 and can still smell it on me, it's not strong or loud but it's still noticeable to those around me.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2019
“Best vanilla out there. Crazy performance”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 2 votes
Some say
Some wearers find that it fades quickly or causes rapid olfactory fatigue.
“It didnt last very long my skin.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 1 vote
When and where to wear itWinter, fall, and evening wear
Wearers recommend it predominantly for cool fall and winter weather, cozy evenings, and special occasions.
“Ginger, Cardamom and blackcurrant with a heavy base of vanilla. Really nice for the winter, I love it.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 10 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 2 quotes
Some say
Some wearers find the warm spicy vanilla notes shine best during chilly winter days and nights.
“Yes my full bottle arrived Friday and it's had me in chokehold I adore wearing it at night and smelling so yummy”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2022 · 3 votes
Some say
Some wearers believe the fresh ginger opening makes it wearable even during warmer months.
“I would wear it in the summer, but I think it’s a great all year scent cos the ginger gives it enough spiciness for the cooler weather too.”
Reddit comment, r/fragranceclones, 2024
Who it suitsUnisex with ageless appeal
Wearers consider it a unisex fragrance, though opinions vary on whether the ginger or the vanilla dominates.
“It's something I would totally wear anytime, anywhere. I'm a 46yr male.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 1 vote
More from wearers · 1 theme, 2 quotes
Some say
Some wearers perceive it as leaning masculine while others view it as too feminine.
“It's not bad, probably too feminine for me but you can do better for the price point”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 1 vote
“I agree.It was masculine to me.I let it macerate for 3 months.I gave it to my husband 🤣”
Reddit comment, r/fragranceclones, 2025 · 1 vote
Appeal and attractionCompliment getter but divisive profile
Wearers receive frequent compliments from admirers, yet the sharp green and medicinal opening divides opinions.
“I'm a basic bitch - I love warm spicy and this is probably my favorite one.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2025 · 2 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 3 quotes
Some say
Some wearers find it garners tremendous praise and ranks among their most complimented perfumes.
“It’s one of my all-time favorites and also my most highly complimented, if that matters haha”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2025 · 1 vote
Some say
Some wearers find the fragrance harsh, cold, or excessively medicinal rather than a comforting vanilla.
“No, I think this perfume is revolting, personally. It’s so medicinal and cloying but in a cold way.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2025 · 3 votes
“I won’t say synthetic, but it smelled very medicinal to me.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 2 votes
As a blind buyEqual split kept and regretted
Wearers who blind bought it are split equally between delighted keepers and disappointed sellers.
“Too much vanilla, a pass. Sold my bottle.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 18 votes
More from wearers · 2 themes, 4 quotes
Some say
Some blind buyers fell in love with the complex scent and kept their bottles with zero regrets.
“Ani is gorgeous! I blind bought it too. Zero regrets.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2025 · 3 votes
“I blind bought it successfully.”
Reddit comment, r/Perfumes, 2025 · 1 vote
Many say
Many blind buyers regretted their purchase and quickly resold the bottle due to headaches or dislike.
“I blind bought it and regret it.”
Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2025 · 1 vote
“Got rid of it as soon as I got it on blind buy. Not a chance I would ever wear it.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 3 votes
LayeringLayered with citrus and pineapple
Wearers layer it with fresh pineapple or citrus fragrances like Hacivat to balance its heavy vanilla base.
“Nishane Ani x Hacivat”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2023 · 2 votes
More from wearers · 1 theme, 1 quote
Some say
Some wearers pair it with Hacivat to create a bright citrus pineapple vanilla accord.
“I usually go 2 sprays to one, Hacivat. Ani will overpower the combo otherwise.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2023 · 1 vote
From 7 Reddit threads.
Wearers say
Smells like it
For less
Spectre GhostOn your shelfFrench Avenue · Some wearers call it a cheaper copyFor about the same
LaytonOn your shelfParfums de Marly · Some wearers say the two smell alike“Smells like PDM Layton, but better.”
Reddit comment, r/Colognes, 2024 · 1 vote
OutlandsOn your shelfAmouage · Many of its own wearers say it smells like Ani“It's very similar to nishane Ani . Just stronger and has more of a benzoin resinous sweetness.”
Reddit comment, r/NichePerfumes
Wearers also name as cheaper copies: Montagne Vanille Absolu. We hold no page for it yet.
Shoppers call a cheaper stand-in a dupe.
What wearers say, set beside the price each house asks. Noses differ.
Our match of the notes
Shares its notes
Spectre GhostFrench Avenue · shares bergamot, ginger, pink pepper, blackcurrant (cassis) and 9 more
EmpressaPenhaligon's · shares bergamot, pink pepper, blackcurrant (cassis), rose and 5 more
Elysium Pour HommeRoja Parfums · shares bergamot, pink pepper, blackcurrant (cassis), rose and 5 more
Matched by the notes each house names. A shared note is not a promise they smell alike.