Carrot SeedsOpens with
RoseHeart
Powdery NotesDries down to
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Nanshe
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself, in an office turned cozy library where the air is filled with soft powders and warm woody scents.
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NansheLuxury · $250+
45%Similar accords, often for lessMusk Deer · Zoologist PerfumesPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 and crafted by Cécile Zarokian, Nanshe by Nishane is a complex Oriental Floral fragrance that blends powdery and woody accords with warm spices and musk. The composition opens with the bright zest of yuzu and bergamot, which quickly gives way to floral notes like rose and jasmine sambac, creating an intricate heart that feels both fresh and comforting. Orris and sandalwood provide a grounding base, while musk adds a touch of warmth and sensuality.
Nanshe’s base notes take time to bloom, so give it at least an hour before the full depth of orris and sandalwood comes through. Apply lightly — the initial citrus top notes are bright and can be overpowering if overapplied.
Fig. 01 — Nanshe, Nishane
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Cécile Zarokian
The independent who redefined nicheCécile Zarokian is a Paris-based perfumer and CEO who founded her independent creative studio in 2011 after four years of training at Robertet, where she composed her debut fragrance, Epic Woman for Amouage, in 2009 — still a global bestseller.
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Carolina Herrera · 2011212 PopShares 5 of its 6 notes$100–250★ 3.81 (128)46%Match
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With Nishane Wulong Cha X
Adds green, fresh spicy and aromatic; shares bergamot and yuzu and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 19%.