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Afrika-Olifant by Nishane — notes
Ambergris, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum open this dense, resinous composition, with castoreum, leather and oud in the middle and four musks beneath. Animalic, smoky and deep.
- House
- Nishane
- Concentration
- Extrait de parfum
- Scento family
- Amber & Resin
Scento family
Amber & Resin. Glowing amber accords, labdanum, benzoin, incense and myrrh: warm, golden, enveloping.
Secondary: Skin Musk. Soft musks and ambrette that smell like clean, warm skin or fresh laundry.
Scento reads it as a autumn and winter scent for evening and night wear.
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About Nishane
Istanbul-based niche perfume house that draws on Turkish culture and storytelling, with extrait de parfum compositions centred on woods, vetiver and florals.
Questions
What does Afrika-Olifant smell like?
Ambergris, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum open this dense, resinous composition, with castoreum, leather and oud in the middle and four musks beneath. Animalic, smoky and deep. Its character reads resinous, musky, smoky and warm.
What are the top notes of Afrika-Olifant?
The top notes of Afrika-Olifant by Nishane are ambergris, frankincense, myrrh and labdanum. The heart opens to castoreum, leather and oud, and the base rests on muscenone, thibetone, muscone and civettone. Notes as published by Nishane.
What family is Afrika-Olifant?
Scento places Afrika-Olifant in the Amber & Resin family. Glowing amber accords, labdanum, benzoin, incense and myrrh: warm, golden, enveloping. Its secondary family is Skin Musk: soft musks and ambrette that smell like clean, warm skin or fresh laundry.
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