Nishane 2015 Extrait

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Suede et Safran

by Jorge Lee

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Nishane Suede et Safran is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jorge Lee. Suede et Safran opens with Saffron and Ambrette, settles into a heart of Suede and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Musk and Leather. Nishane's Suede et Safran carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a leather fragrance you'll either love or think smells like pickle juice and weed. A divisive scent profile that goes heavy on the saffron, often compared to Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather but with a Nishane twist. It's not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get it' swear by its luxurious, beast-mode performance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
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Suede et Safran Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron59%
Ambrette41%
Heartas listed
Suede61%
Ginger39%
Baseas listed
Musk56%
Leather44%

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its intense leather and saffron profile, make it unsuitable for an office or casual setting. This is a scent best reserved for formal events or cold-weather date nights where its bold character can shine without overwhelming.

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

  • 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

Opens with an intriguing, slightly green burst of ambrette and a generous hit of aromatic saffron. The heart unfolds into a rich, supple suede, warmed by a hint of spicy ginger, building to a deep, dark dry-down of robust leather and soft, lingering musk. It's a complex, animalic journey that commands attention.

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