Nishane 2015 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Pachuli Kozha

by Jorge Lee

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Nishane Pachuli Kozha is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jorge Lee. Pachuli Kozha opens with Hyacinth, Ylang-Ylang, Artemisia, and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Leather, Honey, and Incense. Nishane's Pachuli Kozha carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a serious, divisive patchouli and leather bomb - you'll either adore its dark, smoky, honeyed-sweetness or find it a challenging, medicinal beast. Definitely not for everyone, but those who 'get' it are completely obsessed.
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Pachuli Kozha Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
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
Also Works:
Casual

Given its enormous longevity and sillage, Pachuli Kozha is too potent for most office environments, but it shines on dates and formal evenings. Its unique character allows for some casual wear, especially in colder weather, though it’s far from a ‘sport’ scent.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Pachuli Kozha opens with a potent, earthy patchouli, soon joined by a warm, smoky spice and hints of unique herbal notes like chamomile and artemisia. As it settles, a rich honeyed sweetness emerges, expertly blended with a distinctive, clean leather. The dry-down is a deep, long-lasting embrace of incense, patchouli, and leather, with a luxurious, slightly dusty character.

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