Top Notes 
Violet leaf
Aniseed
Yuzu
Heart Notes 
Basil
Mint
Green cardamom
Base Notes 
Frankincense
Liquorice
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Top Review
5
A Plunge in Green Freshness
One of the main accords listed of Ege is 'Aquatic'. And although it's not entirely wrong, it's hardly right either.
Mainly, it's a blend of aromatic green freshness, which can easily trick you and pass for an aquatic scent. The violet leaf, in particular, has this very slight aquatic/watery accord alongside its more opulent green, fresh, sharp touches. The aniseed note, not one I'm familiar with, brings a distinct, aromatic spice with an undertone of faint sweetness. And the yuzu note, one I deliberately enjoy, contributes with this vibrant, fresh, citric blend of grapefruit, lemon, and mandarin orange, which is both uplifting, sharp, and with a hint of sweetness. Nice introduction - citric, spicy, green, fresh... and let's also say a touch 'watery'.
Through to the heart notes, and the basil makes its apparition. Green, peppery, a touch sweet, but fairly distinct. The green cardamom brings more fresh spiciness, as well as more buried sweetness, and the mint, not too strong, not too soft, blends in very nicely with its clean and cooling crisp freshness, managing to stand out in this abundant liquor of green, fresh, and spicy.
But the base notes of frankincense and liquorice are not very pronounced; at least not the frankincense. I can pick up some warm, sweet spiciness, reminding me of rosemary and pine sap, attributed to the frankincense. But the liquorice seems a tad stronger, although it is arguably a more singular scent of sweet and warm aromatics, so it does stick out more, to my nose at least. However, this (faint base) does give the fragrance sort of a linear progression. Nonetheless, all of this "green, spicy, fresh, slightly sweet" roundabout has gotten me lightheaded the more I smelled it.
In terms of performance, fresher scents don't tend to do well. And Ege is no exception. Longevity peaked on my skin around 5-6 hours, which is about what I expected. Projection didn't surpass 1 foot the first half an hour, after which it would settle closer to half a foot for the next two-three hours. From there on, it became a skin scent. So yeah, in the realm of realistic expectations.
Ege does take a win regarding versatility. Fresh, green scent, sits closer to the skin - basically anywhere, anytime during the hot weather. Leisure and daily wear in particular... if you can afford to use a Nishane fragrance as your daily wear.
Overall, don't expect to be impressed with Ege. It's nice, it's pleasant, it's definitely NOT an aquatic-first perfume, but a very green, refreshing, spicy blend which to me is actually a bit too much. I can't exactly pinpoint what it is, but I get rather easily lightheaded from it. Nonetheless, you like it or not, I can guarantee that the price is definitely too much for what you're getting. So it's another Nishane pass for me.
Overall Rating: 5.5/10
Mainly, it's a blend of aromatic green freshness, which can easily trick you and pass for an aquatic scent. The violet leaf, in particular, has this very slight aquatic/watery accord alongside its more opulent green, fresh, sharp touches. The aniseed note, not one I'm familiar with, brings a distinct, aromatic spice with an undertone of faint sweetness. And the yuzu note, one I deliberately enjoy, contributes with this vibrant, fresh, citric blend of grapefruit, lemon, and mandarin orange, which is both uplifting, sharp, and with a hint of sweetness. Nice introduction - citric, spicy, green, fresh... and let's also say a touch 'watery'.
Through to the heart notes, and the basil makes its apparition. Green, peppery, a touch sweet, but fairly distinct. The green cardamom brings more fresh spiciness, as well as more buried sweetness, and the mint, not too strong, not too soft, blends in very nicely with its clean and cooling crisp freshness, managing to stand out in this abundant liquor of green, fresh, and spicy.
But the base notes of frankincense and liquorice are not very pronounced; at least not the frankincense. I can pick up some warm, sweet spiciness, reminding me of rosemary and pine sap, attributed to the frankincense. But the liquorice seems a tad stronger, although it is arguably a more singular scent of sweet and warm aromatics, so it does stick out more, to my nose at least. However, this (faint base) does give the fragrance sort of a linear progression. Nonetheless, all of this "green, spicy, fresh, slightly sweet" roundabout has gotten me lightheaded the more I smelled it.
In terms of performance, fresher scents don't tend to do well. And Ege is no exception. Longevity peaked on my skin around 5-6 hours, which is about what I expected. Projection didn't surpass 1 foot the first half an hour, after which it would settle closer to half a foot for the next two-three hours. From there on, it became a skin scent. So yeah, in the realm of realistic expectations.
Ege does take a win regarding versatility. Fresh, green scent, sits closer to the skin - basically anywhere, anytime during the hot weather. Leisure and daily wear in particular... if you can afford to use a Nishane fragrance as your daily wear.
Overall, don't expect to be impressed with Ege. It's nice, it's pleasant, it's definitely NOT an aquatic-first perfume, but a very green, refreshing, spicy blend which to me is actually a bit too much. I can't exactly pinpoint what it is, but I get rather easily lightheaded from it. Nonetheless, you like it or not, I can guarantee that the price is definitely too much for what you're getting. So it's another Nishane pass for me.
Overall Rating: 5.5/10
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