No Boundaries Collection

Ani 2019 Extrait de Parfum

Ani (Extrait de Parfum) by Nishane
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Ranked 22 in Unisex Perfume
8.3 / 10 3103 Ratings
A popular perfume by Nishane for women and men, released in 2019. The scent is sweet-spicy. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet
Spicy
Gourmand
Creamy
Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot Green notesGreen notes Blue gingerBlue ginger Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
CardamomCardamom BlackcurrantBlackcurrant Turkish roseTurkish rose
Base Notes Base Notes
VanillaVanilla BenzoinBenzoin AmbergrisAmbergris PatchouliPatchouli SandalwoodSandalwood CedarwoodCedarwood MuskMusk

Perfumer

Ratings
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8.33103 Ratings
Longevity
8.62895 Ratings
Sillage
8.22880 Ratings
Bottle
8.02697 Ratings
Value for money
7.22320 Ratings
Submitted by Caligari, last update on 07/26/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "No Boundaries Collection" collection.

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Omnipotato

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Omnipotato
Omnipotato
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The memory of Ani
Nishane Ani is an important fragrance. For those of Armenian descent like me, many boycott all Turkish products. They believe that all Turks are to blame for continuing to deny the genocide committed against the Armenian people in 1915. So how much more rare that a perfumer of Armenian descent, Cécile Zarokian, has collaborated with a Turkish brand based in Istanbul, Nishane, to create a perfume?

Ani represents unity in a substantial way. Part of Nishane’s “No Boundaries” collection, Ani attempts to mend one of the most contentious borders in the world, the one between Turkey and Armenia. In ancient times, the town of Ani was a hub of culture and religion in the Ararat plains. The “City of 1000 churches” was home to over 100,000 people and was one of the most important cities in the Kingdom of Armenia. Today, it is little more than ruins, and is located well within the borders of Turkey. A few hollow churches with their crosses removed stand as a testament to the invasion of this city by Ottoman forces.

Today, Armenians consider Ani as part of our heritage, even though it has not been in our borders for hundreds of years. It is little more than a memory. “Ani” in Turkish also happens to mean “memory,” and this scent was created in memory of one of the founders’ friends who had recently passed away. The memory of cities like Ani and the memory of the Armenian Genocide still scars relations between Turkey and Armenia. This scent, a coming together between Armenians and Turks, gives me hope that scars can be healed, and that forgiveness can begin and denial can end.

Well, with all that out of the way, let's talk about the actual fragrance. At its core, Ani is sweet creamy vanilla, and that is apparent from first spray — the other notes are there as modifiers or just decorative. There is a substantial citrus component in the opening, which Ani X takes even further, but here it simply leads into the spicy heart of the fragrance, which features cardamom and ginger. The few hours you get of this spicy accord resting on a bed of creamy woody vanilla makes this fragrance hard to beat as my favorite vanilla scent of all time. Despite the large number of base notes in the pyramid, the drydown is not complex: a cedarwood/sandalwood-vanilla that just lasts and lasts, slowly fading away, like the monument frozen in time that is the city of Ani.
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Elysium

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Elysium
Elysium
Helpful Review 6  
The Turkish Deli
Ani, a name that may refer to a ruined Armenian medieval city in Turkey, but also the word memory. No matter what, on my skin and in the air Ani reveals itself as a blend of spicy, fizzy, and zesty ginger and aromatic bergamot, which here takes on the appearance of lemon, sour, so vivid that it seems to suck a candy Bali’s Best Zesty Lemon Ginger Chews. Supporting these two sour ingredients is a lovely pink pepper, very peppery, which is more noticeable on the paper strip, clearer, and more recognizable, like the aroma it releases when we crumble its pink berries between our fingers. In the backdrop, we find resins, spices, and woods that show the way and this wonder's slightly spicy, chypre, and gourmand character. I wrote gourmand because right away its creamy and vanilla accords remind me of a vanilla cake batter with grated lemon zest, a Lemon Vanilla sponge cake with a soft lemon glaze that is not too sweet, without being too edible, cloying, or unbearable. To be clear, despite there being a hefty dose of vanilla and sweetish resins, Ani never approaches the territory occupied by other gourmands such as Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum or Bianco Latte, which have been very popular lately. The opening is so praiseworthy that I would never stop respraying it just to smell this accord.

When the undeniable initial freshness calms down, the balsamic and mentholated hints of cardamom expand and, together with the tart blackcurrant, add a new nuance to the citrus and peppery accord. The cardamom is noticeable but balanced by the other heart notes. Maybe I should wear Ani many more times, but so far I can’t get any clear rose in the middle phase. That means don’t expect or think of Ani as a rosy, jammy, or dewy floral essence. Surely, other notes nicely blend with the subdued rose. There is a subtle sweetness here, balanced by the spicy and herbal notes that make it sophisticated yet approachable. The fragrance is warm without being overly sweet.

It takes several hours to approach the dry-down, when Ani becomes powdery, creamy, spicy, smooth and comforting. The vanilla is smooth and not too sweet. The benzoin sap has a rich, intensely sweet, balsamic, vanilla-like aroma, with a subtle spicy nuance reminiscent of cinnamon. Although I have read many reviews declaring Ani as the best vanilla-based perfume, on my skin, the benzoin is more discernible. There is a sort of sawdust nuance that gradually emerges from the base, I bet courtesy of the cedarwood or the Iso E Super molecule, that slowly makes its presence felt as the fragrance evolves, catches my attention and makes it more enjoyable for me than a purely vanilla-focused essence. A touch of recognizable dirty patchouli, a little musky moss and some blond woods make the scent slightly masculine, earthy, and exciting.

Despite the fresh, tart and sparkling opening, the aftermath is dense and bold, warm and sumptuous. There is a magical fusion in the base that brings you back to the primal instinct. Ani blends elements of citrus, spices, resins and woods into a fragrance that evolves over time. Although there are many aspects to Ani, it is mainly lemon cake and vanilla as the dominant note. So I see Ani as an evening option for events and dinners. But it can be an everyday scent if dosed correctly. It is perfect during the Christmas holidays when it is cold outside. So, any winter month, but in summer, because it could be unpleasant. This fragrance lasts for hours, with the base notes lingering on the skin for a long time without fading and leaves a beautiful and warm trail without being too overwhelming. It may not be for everyone, especially those who prefer strong and sweet vanilla.

This is my experience with a bottle I have owned since December 2024.

-Elysium
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Banjeekundt

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Banjeekundt
Banjeekundt
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The creamiest vanilla
This is such a lovely, sweet and soft fragrance that has the freshness and spice to make it versatile enough for almost any season and occasion.

At first spray, it's undeniably fresh with the bergamot, ginger, and green notes. The vanilla is also noticeable from the start and, with the bergamot, has an almost key lime pie-like scent. The vanilla is very smooth and creamy, and not sickeningly sweet. It remains green and sweet for the first few hours with the spices warming it up a bit.

The bergamot begins to fade after about three hours when the rose and blackcurrant emerge and the vanilla becomes slightly powdery. At five hours into the wear, it becomes briefly aromatic when the sandalwood comes out. In the next hour, when the musk and patchouli make their appearance, that aromatic quality becomes less pungent and it returns to a silky, slightly herbaceous vanilla. This lasted for well over ten hours on my skin.

Overall, this is a beautiful extrait that is quite multi-faceted and wonderfully balanced. The vanilla is definitely present throughout the entirety of the wear, but it refrains from becoming cloying with the help of the bergamot, spices and woods.

P.S.: for the Ultimate Vanilla Combo, it layers beautifully with Orchidée Vanille by Van Cleef & Arpels.
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Abi

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Abi
Abi
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Statement Extraordinaire!!!
From the moment you open the pack box the smell is all over the room.

This perfume is a masterpiece and it automatically made me fall in love with NiShane as a brand.

The perfume is a full statement without uttering a word.

If you wear this perfume without a compliment then the people around you do not deserve a great smell you are oozing out. .

For me it’s a total 100 over 100.
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Totoro1413

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Totoro1413
Totoro1413
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Best vanilla scent, pretty close
This is my first Nishane, very happy with the sweet choice. The beautiful sweet creamy vanilla is outstanding and long lasting. With a hint of orange in the background, my partner said it’s like an melted orange creamsicle. I love to wear it all year round. Very unisex, very warm, holiday vibe type.
The quality and performance of Nishane is trustworthy.
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GeorgemanGeorgeman 2 years ago
Unsweetened vanilla. it reminds me of Christmas cookies or wafers. Pleasant for winter and around Christmas.
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JomasJomas 11 months ago
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Overrated, overhyped vanilla pudding (Dr. Oetker, I salute you) with some plasticky fruits and spices, that lasts like a tattoo.
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NicheOnlyNicheOnly 3 years ago
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A unique sweet-spicy vanilla with a creamy-citrusy structure and a very smooth feel. Unisex, spring-fall, airy in 10-15 degree weather.
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MauwMauw 3 years ago
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Sickeningly sweet lemon cake. I find it absolutely nauseating.
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Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 3 years ago
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undoubtedly masculine green vanilla and black currant smell. I would describe it as an Aventus like scent with a touch of SMW. Quite good
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TaoEuringerTaoEuringer 4 years ago
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Endless vanilla! Irrefutably unique, and unapologetic in its character!
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SkurSkur 2 years ago
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It's a nice smelling lemon cake. I do think it's overhyped and people need to stop calling it a "vanilla scent", it's predominantly lemon.
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YoanaYoana 2 years ago
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This is gorgeous, gourmand spiced vanilla airy fragrance. I will be layering this with loubirouge for a ultra buttery spiced vanilla.
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Rubencosta7Rubencosta7 4 years ago
One of the best vanillas I’ve smelled, very well blended with quality citruses
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JackofSpadesJackofSpades 3 years ago
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To the sparkling ginger, are added a creamy and persuasive vanilla, other light and spicy facet.
Uplitfing and cuddly.
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