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Neriko 2012

8.5 / 10 21 Ratings
A popular perfume by Agar Aura for women and men, released in 2012. The scent is woody-spicy. The longevity is above-average. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Woody
Spicy
Smoky
Fruity
Earthy

Fragrance Notes

ApricotApricot SpicesSpices Chinese oudChinese oud Indonesian oudIndonesian oud Mysore sandalwoodMysore sandalwood PlumPlum

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.521 Ratings
Longevity
8.120 Ratings
Sillage
7.620 Ratings
Bottle
7.625 Ratings
Value for money
7.812 Ratings
Submitted by DonVanVliet, last update on 03/09/2025.

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3 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Pricing
8
Sillage
9
Longevity
9.5
Scent
SVT

53 Reviews
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Incensy fruity bliss
Who knows why, but as soon as it is applied, it is extremely reminiscent of a high-grade, dry Italian juniper berry liqueur; grappa.
Once the initial bewilderment has passed, can start looking for the reasons for this 'inexplicable magic', since nothing is stated about boozy.

The answer I think comes from a combination of Indo/Chinese oud characterised by incensed, woody notes, accompanied by sandalwood from Mysore,
which in part brings to mind Santal Sultan last version, by EO, precisely because it smells like a chip.
Of the stated fruity notes, at this stage, almost nothing, except a minimum to harmonise the initial blast.

The magic happens after a few hours; the oud calibrates the volume, the sandalwood settles down even becoming a little creamy, gradually leaving the right amount of space for the fruity notes, initially the plum and then leading to the sweetness of the apricot.

One of those few fragrances that at first impact left me speechless and with the feeling of not being able to describe it;
Simply stratospheric.
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Scent
Holscentbar

105 Reviews
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Meditative
At the opening, a combination of oud, spices and light slightly syrupy fruity notes that almost immediately create an incense accord that is, in my opinion, really beautiful. Very dark and full of facets, with medicinal aspects.
In the mid, sandalwood and more oud mix to make this sensation of incense and woody aspects even more pronounced.
A tribute to ancient Japanese practices, which restore well-being and relaxation.
Beautiful perfume.
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9
Pricing
8
Bottle
8
Sillage
9
Longevity
9
Scent
mattitjahu

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Helpful Review 7  
Homage to ancient Japanese traditions
Neriko (pastille) refers to incense and was used in ancient Japan by aristocrats and government officials to perfume their garments. Neriko was traditionally prepared on a base of plum pulp or honey and mixed with a mixture of fragrant woods (OUD), spices and herbs to make small pellets. The neriko pellets were then buried underground for several years to mature. Neriko is never lit or burned directly on charcoal. Rather, it is gently heated and is one of the oldest uses of OUD in Japanese tradition. *

Neriko - Extrait de Parfum is dedicated to this Japanese tradition.

The fragrance impresses with rough and wild ouds which merge with buttery soft sandalwood. The slightly gourmand heart notes of plums and apricots give Neriko a wonderful creamy-sweet DNA. In the base, spices and warm and light smoke join in for a very authentic and natural OUD experience.

*Source: https://agaraura.com/neriko.html
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