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Nisean by Parfums de Marly

Men Women 2016

Description

Nisean by Parfums de Marly is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2016, this composition features top notes of pink pepper, lime and grapefruit; a heart of saffron, labdanum, frankincense, floral notes, geranium and rose; and a base of precious woods, patchouli leaves, amber and cedar.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 37%
  • Spring 20%
  • Summer 6.0%
  • Autumn 38%
  • Day 44%
  • Night 56%

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588 votes

  • Positive 79%
  • Negative 12%
  • Neutral 9.5%
positive reviews 588 community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterMasculine

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Leading answer I want it

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Leading answer Autumn

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Leading answer Night

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About Nisean

Main accord woody Year 2016 Gender Men · Women

Nisean by Parfums de Marly is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2016, this composition features top notes of pink pepper, lime and grapefruit; a heart of saffron, labdanum, frankincense, floral notes, geranium and rose; and a base of precious woods, patchouli leaves, amber and cedar.

Spices Resins and balsams Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

354 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

427 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

239 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

208 votes

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  1. I’m not a huge fan of heavy patchoulis, but this one has completely won me over. 🥰😍 It’s worth every penny for the scent and longevity. It’s super versatile, soft, and wearable anytime, even at the gym, with people still asking what it is 😋. Wearing it makes you feel like a winner 🏆. It opens with citrus before evolving into fresh wood and exquisite patchouli. I can’t think of anything that smells this good for less. 💯% recommended 🕉️🕉️🕉️

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  2. I’m not a fan of strong patchouli, but I’ve loved this one. 🥰😍 It’s worth every penny for its performance and smell. It’s versatile and delicate, perfect for any occasion; even at the gym, people adore it. 😋 With it, you’ll smell like a winner. 🏆 It starts with citrus and moves to fresh woods and patchouli, exquisite. 💯 I know nothing similar for less. 💯% recommended 🕉️ 🕉️ 🕉️

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  3. It smells a bit odd but tastes glorious. Although they say cedar comes out at the end, it’s noticeable almost always mixed with the woods and incense. It gives a deliciously fresh creaminess. 😍😍😍😍

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  4. It’s a rare scent but absolutely delicious; although they say cedar comes out at the end, you smell it all the time blended with woods and incense, giving a fresh, creamy vibe. 😍😍😍😍

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  5. Thefirstpumpkin

    I loved it; it was a blind buy that turned out brilliantly. It’s a strange yet addictive fragrance, with that typical Parfums de Marley DNA (though each is distinct, they share notes that unite them). That blend of patchouli, incense, rose, citrus, and amber gives it an enigmatic touch; at times it reminds me of Oajan and Herod for that incense-sweetness, but it changes entirely over time. It feels like a winter fragrance, ideal for the cold, but if you don’t overdo it, it smells divine, very oriental and elegant. It projects luxuriously, lasts over 8 hours, and exudes quality, just like everything from the house.

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  6. Thefirstpumpkin

    I loved it; it was a blind buy that turned out brilliantly. It’s a strange yet addictive fragrance, with an DNA similar to everything from Parfums de Marley (though each is distinct, they share notes that make up their signature). That blend of patchouli, incense, rose, citrus and amber gives it an enigmatic touch; at times it recalls Oajan and Herod, with that shared sweet incense note, but it changes completely as the day progresses. It seems like a winter scent, suited to the cold, but if not overused, it smells wonderful—very oriental and elegant. It projects with luxury and easily lasts over eight hours, exuding quality, just like everything from the Parfums de Marley house.

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  7. It’s a very strange scent, not bad, but it gives an old-fashioned feeling, like an auntie’s house with those old aromas I used to smell when rummaging through her chest of drawers in my childhood. You can detect pink pepper, patchouli, a floral air, and woods. It doesn’t smell floral; it’s more resinous and balsamic, hard to define. It has darkness, mystery, seriousness, and formality. It didn’t impact me at first, but on the second or third spray, you realise it’s warm, spicy, pleasant, and very comfortable. It suits any occasion, day or night, winter or summer. It’s a great olfactory experience. Recommended for those over 30, for formal or semi-formal looks. Scent 8/10, Sillage 6/10, Longevity 5/10, Projection 5/10.

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  8. Smells unusual, nothing bad, but gives an old-world feel; it brings back memories of my great-aunt’s house and her childhood chest. You can detect pink pepper, patchouli, some florals and woods, yet it isn’t floral—it’s more resinous and balsamic, hard to pin down. It has darkness, mystery and seriousness. At first, it didn’t strike me, but wearing it repeatedly reveals its character: it’s warm, spiced, pleasant and comforting. Suitable for any occasion, day or night, winter or summer. A fine olfactory experience. Recommended for those over 30, in formal or semi-formal looks. Scent 8/10, Sillage 6/10, Longevity 5/10, Projection 5/10.

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