Nishane 2013 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Sultan Vetiver

by Jorge Lee

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Nishane Sultan Vetiver is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Jorge Lee. Sultan Vetiver opens with Anise, Bergamot, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Neroli and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Vetiver. Nishane's Sultan Vetiver carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Sultan Vetiver is pure Marmite: you'll either adore its intense, earthy, almost dirty vetiver heart, or recoil from what some call musty, mouldy, or even 'toilet freshener'. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before committing to its unapologetic character.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
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Sultan Vetiver 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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its beast-mode performance and strong, distinctive vetiver character, Sultan Vetiver is too intense for most office settings. It excels in formal environments where its luxurious and bold nature can command attention without overwhelming, but is still versatile enough for casual wear if applied sparingly.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LIMONENE, BHT, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, ALPHA–ISOMETHYL IONONE, EUGENOL, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, GERANIOL, CINNAMAL, ISOEUGENOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, FARNESOL, CITRONELLOL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL.

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

Opens with a sharp, spicy kick of pepper and anise, underpinned by bright bergamot, before plunging into a deep, multi-faceted vetiver core. It's a complex journey from fresh, aromatic green to earthy, smoky depths, softened by creamy tonka and refined by a sophisticated leather and warm amber dry-down. It's truly a vetiver bomb, showcasing all its facets from earthy-green to slightly medicinal.

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