Collection: Nishane

Hacivat, Hacivat X or Hacivat Oud: which one do you actually need?

Three versions of the same Istanbul bestseller sit in this collection, and they are not interchangeable. Hacivat is the bright pineapple and oakmoss original. Hacivat X is the denser, longer lasting extrait. Hacivat Oud adds a smoky oud base that changes the mood entirely. Buying a 2 ml Nishane sample of each is far wiser than committing to the wrong bottle. Decant Sample carries 17 Nishane references, nearly all unisex extraits.

Beyond the pineapple

Ani is the house's other pillar, a warm blend of ginger, vanilla and benzoin that works from autumn to spring, and it too exists in an intense version. Wulóng Chá turns oolong tea into a calm, slightly milky scent for daytime. Fan Your Flames is coconut, rum and tobacco for the evening, and a sunny amber and a dry vetiver cover the remaining moods. A Nishane decant collection built on those names covers most occasions.

Extraits reward small sizes

Nishane works mainly in extrait de parfum concentration, which means two sprays can last all day. A 2 or 3 ml vial is therefore a real test, not a teaser, and 5 ml comfortably covers a month of rotation. Reserve 10 or 20 ml for the Nishane perfume you wear weekly. Vials are hand-filled from the original bottle in France, with standard shipping across Europe at €4.95 and free from €59.

Nishane decants: frequently asked questions

Ani or Hacivat as a first Nishane decant?

Hacivat if you want something fresh and energetic with a pineapple opening and a mossy base. Ani if you prefer warmth, with ginger, vanilla and a soft resinous finish. They suit different seasons, so many customers order both in 2 ml and keep each for half the year.

Is 2 ml enough for a Nishane extrait?

Yes. These are concentrated extraits, and two sprays usually last from breakfast to bedtime, so 2 ml covers around ten wearings. That is enough to test a scent in different weather and settings before you decide on a 10 or 20 ml format.

Where do Nishane samples ship to?

Everywhere in Europe and to many destinations beyond, always from France. Within Europe, standard shipping is €4.95 and free from €59, so grouping a few vials makes it free. Each decant is filled by hand from an authentic Nishane bottle, labelled and protected for transport.