Nanshe

Nanshe by Nishane is a feminine-leaning extrait de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, carrot seed, cardamom and yuzu, moves into rose, sambac jasmine and ylang-ylang and dries down to orris root, powdery notes, musk, patchouli and sandalwood. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Carrot Seed Earthy, rooty and oddly powdery. Often used to echo iris.
Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
Yuzu Japanese citrus — like grapefruit and mandarin crossed. Crisp and clean.

Heart

Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Sambac Jasmine Greener, more tea-like jasmine. Less indolic than grandiflorum.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.

Dry-down

Orris Root Iris root aged for years. Buttery, powdery, unmistakably refined.
Powdery Notes Soft, dusty and cosmetic. The feel of face powder more than any one flower.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

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