Nishane 2022 Extrait

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Mana

by Christian Provenzano

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Nishane Mana is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Christian Provenzano. Mana opens with Pepper, Cardamom, Ginger, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood. Nishane's Mana carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Mana is a divisive, beast-mode leather-oud that's either a masterful, sophisticated take on a well-worn genre or a synthetic 'poop' smell. You're either going to love its unapologetic potency or recoil from it.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
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Mana Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Mana's nuclear performance and strong, animalic accords make it entirely unsuitable for office wear, where it would overwhelm. It's best reserved for date nights or formal events, especially in cooler weather, where its luxurious and bold character can shine without being overbearing.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Mana opens with a bold, spicy kick of pepper, saffron, ginger, and cardamom before delving into a deep, rich heart of dominant woody and leather notes. It's a complex blend; a musky amber and oud backbone provides a smoky, fresh spicy depth that lasts for days, eventually settling into a labdanum, sandalwood, and frankincense-laced dry-down.

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