A divisive yet much-loved take on the original Ani, Ani X is a confident, fresh, and citrusy vanilla that many find both sophisticated and versatile. While some reviewers found it unoriginal or too sweet, many loved its unique gourmand-level freshness and impressive performance.

Kars channels Nishane's Ani with its zesty ginger-and-citrus opening melting into a creamy vanilla, rose and woody base. That spicy-woody crowd-pleaser character comes through, though it projects softer and reads flatter than the powerhouse original.