Violet LeavesOpens with
BasilHeart
LicoriceDries down to
Ilias ErmenidisThe nose · 49 fragrances · also made Althaïr (2023)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Nishane · Sold as unisex
EGE AIGAIO
The briny freshness of seawater and sun-warmed stone — where the air is invigorated by sea spray and earthy undertones.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
EGE AIGAIOLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessVery Irresistible Givenchy Summer Cocktail Fresh Attitude for Men 2008 · GivenchyPremium tier, $100–250 · shares basil, mint and cardamom8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by Nishane and crafted by Ilias Ermenidis, EGE AIGAIO is a aromatic spicy fragrance that captures the essence of the Aegean Sea. The composition opens with the freshness of yuzu and violet leaves, creating an immediate sense of clarity and crispness. As it evolves, notes of basil, mint, and cardamom introduce a soft spiciness that adds depth without overpowering the overall freshness. The base of olibanum and licorice provides a subtle earthy warmth, grounding the scent in its coastal inspiration.
One or two sprays are sufficient to capture the essence of EGE AIGAIO. The citrus and green notes are bright but fleeting, so apply it in a warm spot for better longevity. It’s best suited for daytime wear when its fresh aquatic character can shine.
Fig. 01 — EGE AIGAIO, Nishane
Where to buy.
Wear it for a week first
A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.
Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.
Not sure it's you?
Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.
Ilias Ermenidis
An artist in residence, in five languagesIlias Ermenidis is a perfumer born in Constantinople who spent his early childhood there before moving to Athens; his passion for fragrance began during summer internships at his father's flavors and fragrance factory in Istanbul.
Designer Nishane
More from the house · Turkey
You Might Also Like
Chosen from what wearers say it smells like, what its fans also love, and its notes
Love it, not the $250+ price?
Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalEGE AIGAIONishane · Luxury · $250+Givenchy · 2008Very Irresistible Givenchy Summer Cocktail Fresh Attitude for Men 2008Shares Basil, Mint and Cardamom$100–250★ 4.13 (71)35%Match
Etat Libre d'Orange · 2017You Or Someone Like YouShares Anise and Mint$100–250★ 4.07 (7,821)36%Match
Cartier · 2013Eau de Cartier Zeste de SoleilShares Yuzu and Mint$100–250★ 4.18 (465)35%Match
Cartier · 2015Eau de Cartier Vetiver BleuShares Mint and Licorice$100–250★ 4.00 (305)
With Nishane Nefs
Adds warm spicy, woody and floral; shares two accords.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 15%.