Top Notes 
Bergamot
Green notes
Blue ginger
Pink pepper
Heart Notes 
Cardamom
Blackcurrant
Turkish rose
Base Notes 
Vanilla
Benzoin
Ambergris
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Musk
01/08/2025
Elysium
866 Reviews
Elysium
Helpful Review
5
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
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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