Nishane 2017 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Karagoz

by Jorge Lee

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Nishane Karagoz is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Jorge Lee. Karagoz opens with Wine Grape, Green Notes, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Neroli, Patchouli, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Nishane's Karagoz carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a real head-scratcher and a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect beast-mode performance but prepare for it to divide opinion faster than a politician's promise. It's bold, it's unique, and it might just smell like grape-flavoured detergent.
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  • Bold
  • Unique
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Modern
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Karagoz Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Wine Grape39%
Pineapple31%
Green Notes29%
Heartas listed
Neroli35%
Patchouli35%
Jasmine30%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear performance and polarising scent profile make it unsuitable for office settings due to potential irritation. However, its uniqueness and powerful projection lend themselves well to casual and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly formal.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LIMONENE, ALPHA–ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, COUMARIN, BHT, LINALOOL, EVERNIA PRUNASTRI EXTRACT, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Karagoz opens with a juicy, dark blast of wine grape and sweet pineapple, immediately joined by a surprisingly prominent clean, green note. As it develops, jasmine and neroli add a touch of white floral soapiness before settling into a deep, earthy base of vetiver, patchouli, and a subtle, dark oud. Some find it a 'clean laundry' scent; others detect a more challenging, almost rubbery or medicinal undertone.

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Where to buy

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