Nissaba 2023 EDP

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Sulawesi

by Nicolas Bonneville

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Nissaba Sulawesi is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Nicolas Bonneville. Sulawesi opens with Nutmeg and Juniper, settles into a heart of Clove and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Ambroxan. Nissaba's Sulawesi carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This patchouli-focused fragrance is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a sophisticated, clean take on earthy notes, while others are left wanting more originality and better performance. It's a woody scent that sparks a love-it-or-leave-it reaction.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Warm
  • Subtle
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Sulawesi 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and generally smooth, elegant character make it suitable for office wear and casual settings, especially given some perceive it as a neutral 'woods' fragrance. However, its lack of boldness or romantic facets, combined with mixed performance reviews, reduces its appeal for formal events or dates.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

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

Sulawesi opens with a subtle hint of sweetness, quickly settling into a prominent woody core. Cedar and vetiver provide a dry, clean framework, while patchouli delivers an earthy, almost damp soil aroma without being medicinal. Nutmeg and juniper give the opening a gentle spice, and a creamy, resinous heart of benzoin and clove leads into the woods, creating a smooth and elegant woody amber experience.

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Where to buy

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