18
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Nefs
feminine
Created by Chris Maurice
Nefs by Nishane is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Nefs was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Honey, Saffron, Fig, Violet and Sage; middle notes are Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Geranium; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla, Leather, Amber, Cinnamon, Gurjan balsam and Cedar.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
40%
Spr
15%
Sum
93%
Fall
Day & Night
38%
Day
92%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
1,588 votes
4.36
Love it
1.0k63%
Like it
31920%
OK
1359%
Dislike
835%
Hate it
513%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 31 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Nefs is widely regarded as a luxurious, complex rose-oud fragrance with exceptional performance and longevity that justifies its premium positioning among niche fragrances. However, its high price, polarizing character, and potential recent reformulation mean it requires personal testing before committing, and works best as an occasional wear rather than a daily staple.
Strengths
- Excellent longevity and performance (lasts 2+ days)
- Complex, well-blended composition with balanced oud, rose, and honey notes
- Luxurious, opulent character that stands out among other oud fragrances
- Unisex appeal with sophisticated sweetness
Weaknesses
- Extremely high price point (£275+ for 50ml)
- Polarizing and not suitable for daily wear; considered loud and chaotic
- Possible recent reformulation affecting opening notes and overall strength
- Skin chemistry dependent; requires multiple wears to fully appreciate
Best for
Special occasions and evening wearOud enthusiasts and collectorsThose seeking a statement fragranceHoliday and festive events
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
