Ani Extrait de Parfum

Ani opens with a spicy, sparkling mix of ginger, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart adds cardamom, blackcurrant and rose, before it settles into a rich, smooth base of vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood and ambergris. It is a warm, spiced vanilla with a fresh twist that keeps it from feeling heavy.

The top notes are ginger, bergamot and pink pepper. The heart is cardamom, blackcurrant and rose, and the base is vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, ambergris and musk.

Ani was created by perfumer Cécile Zarokian and released by Nishane in 2019. It has since become the Istanbul house's signature and best-known scent.

Ani is named after the ancient city of Ani, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and was inspired by the Anatolian folk song "Sarı Gelin", which is shared by Turkish and Armenian culture. The fragrance celebrates breaking down borders between people.

Yes. Vanilla is the core of Ani, and it is widely considered one of the best vanilla fragrances in niche perfumery. The ginger, cardamom and bergamot make it fresher and spicier than a typical sweet vanilla.

Not for most people. Ani is sweet, but the ginger, pink pepper and citrus balance the vanilla, so it reads as warm and sophisticated rather than sugary or gourmand.

Ani is an Extrait de Parfum and performs exceptionally well. Most wearers get 10 to 12 hours on skin, and it lasts well into the next day on clothing.

Yes. Ani projects strongly for the first few hours and leaves a noticeable trail, then settles into a warm vanilla aura that stays close for the rest of the day.

Ani is unisex and is worn equally by men and women. The spices and woods give it a masculine edge, while the vanilla and rose make it soft and sensual.

Ani is best in autumn, winter and spring. It can be worn on cooler summer evenings, but its warmth and strength can feel heavy in high heat.

Yes, with a light hand. One or two sprays give a warm, polished presence that suits the office. Save heavier application for evenings.

Ani is an excellent date night choice. Its warm vanilla, rose and spice are inviting and sensual without being overpowering.

Ani is often compared to other spiced vanilla scents such as Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Frédéric Malle Musc Ravageur, though it is fresher and less smoky than both because of its ginger and citrus opening.

Ani X is a 2023 flanker that takes Ani in a darker, muskier and more oriental direction, with even heavier performance. The original Ani is brighter and more balanced, with its signature ginger and vanilla.

Ani is powerful, so two to three sprays are enough for most occasions. For the office, one or two sprays is plenty.

Ani makes a superb gift. It is Nishane's most famous fragrance, it suits both men and women, and its warm vanilla profile is loved by most people.