The Perfume Library

Grande-Île

7.3

Nissaba · 2022

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Nissaba Grande-Île is a unisex scent that balances a sweet, gourmand character with spice, wood and a touch of smoke. Madagascar pepper, Madagascan pink pepper and Madagascan clove leaf give it a warm, spicy edge. Patchouli, cedarwood and gaiac wood build a woody, faintly smoky base, while Madagascar vanilla orchid softens it with a powdery, creamy sweetness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and leisure wear lead. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. Zara Supreme Vanilla and Initio Mystic Experience have a close profile.

Provence

7.6

Nissaba · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nissaba Provence is a fresh, green lavender fragrance, spicy and citrusy at the edges, a unisex fougère for daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it makes itself known without pushing. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead the occasion votes. Its character isn't pulled in one direction: masculine and feminine votes sit close together. Provençal lavender, true lavender and Provençal clary sage form the backbone. Spearmint and green notes add a cool, herbal freshness, while bergamot brings a light citrus lift. Black pepper and nutmeg carry the spice. Le Couvent Aqua Imperi and Burberry High Tea have a close profile.

Sulawesi

7.6

Nissaba · 2022

Green · Spicy · Woody

Nissaba Sulawesi is a unisex scent with a green, spicy and woody character, leaning resinous and earthy. Indonesian clove and Indonesian nutmeg give the spice, while Virginia cedar and Texas cedar build a woody frame. Java vetiver and Indonesian patchouli deepen the green, earthy side, and Sumatran benzoin absolute adds a soft, resinous, oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind; it suits leisure and daily wear best, and gets votes for evening and office too. It leans slightly masculine but reads as unisex. Légendes du Cèdre and Log Cabin have a close profile.

Chaco

7.6

Nissaba · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nissaba Chaco is a unisex fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy, green character on a woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer days. Lemon, bergamot and orange give it a bright citrus feel, while Paraguayan petigrain and Paraguayan maté absolute pull it towards green. Virginia cedar, Atlas cedar, Paraguayan palo santo and Paraguayan gaiac wood carry it into a woody, lightly spicy direction. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Chanel Paris - Édimbourg and Cartier Déclaration (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Tierra Maya

7.4

Nissaba · 2022

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Nissaba Tierra Maya is a unisex scent where cinnamon, Rosa centifolia and Damask rose meet in a spicy warmth, with a clear sweet, gourmand side. Cinnamon and Guatemala cardamom bring a spicy warmth, while the two rose notes carry the floral face. Peru balsam pulls the scent towards a resinous, creamy sweetness, and Virginia cedar and musk set a soft, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it leaves a gentle trail close to the skin. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Casamorati Bouquet Ideale and Fort & Manlé Harem Rose have a close profile.

Berbera

7.5

Nissaba · 2024

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Nissaba Berbera is a spicy, resinous unisex scent in which nutmeg, black pepper and frankincense lead, with a smoky, earthy edge. It opens with nutmeg, black pepper and elemi resin, and frankincense is present from the first moment. In the heart, myrrh and frankincense deepen the resinous side, while leathery and powdery notes soften the edge. Amber and opoponax settle it into a woody, oriental warmth at the base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few people have voted so far; it stays fairly close to the skin. It reads neither masculine nor feminine, and Superz. Khalifa and Armani Privé Oud Royal have a close profile.

Les Alpes

8.0

Nissaba · 2025

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Nissaba Les Alpes is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent that evokes mountain air. It starts with pine needle and fennel, which set a cool, green tone. In the heart, geranium, mountain juniper, cistus and cardamom add a spicy, resinous depth. Hay, precious woods and balsam fir form a dry, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the wearer. The ratings come from a small number of votes, so they are only a rough guide. It reads unisex. Label Juniper Wood and Acqua di Parma Cipresso di Toscana have a close profile.

Nissaba · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Nissaba · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Spicy