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offmsyrino – :
having bought the luxury coffret of the extrait with chic 7ml atomizer (=57ml) to € 470 or 460 [490 !] euros I had expected more performance by taking in texturally the notes of the perfume. now I find it quite underwhelming in its performance while all the parafernalia (flacon, atomizer, the white luxe coffret) are to die for. I am aware that in some circles (the Roja Dove and Serge Lutens ones, combined with blatant egotrippery and ultrahigh prizes) sometimes underwhelmency and demureness count as ultrachic but to this circles this giorgio-poison-obsession-knowing-oudh infini-melodie d’amour-coco adept does not belong. just now in applying I noted a tad of fecality so real oudh is used (of this I was certain) and I love rose-oudh combos (and not the blahblah about them) but I had expected more of this particular scent. my comparison with Histoires de Parfums Pétroleam is to the detriment of Nin-Shar, unfortunately. well sometimes one does buy a perfume which isn’t as we’d expected it to be. and that price I’ve already forgotten. I am still glad the beautiful flacon with agreeable perfume sits in my collection, but pop me a Dusita Oudh Infini, Gale Hayman Beverly Hills, Giorgio Beverly Hills Red, Montale Attar and Louban and Aoud Purple Roses and Ex Idolo Thirty Three anytime.
PR_SPb – :
Bitter Vodka, & patchouli roses.
When i first a applied it on it strike with a huge blast of alcohol (mostly vodka) with bitter grapefruit. Quite fizzy and alcoholic, like a none virgin cocktail. Then goes quite heavy on the patchouli, incense, and sharp as ginger.
I can sense artemisia, vanilla, patchouli, roses, incense, oud, and lime, and i can’t detect jasmines, cedar, or sandalwood.
This is quite sharp and bitter, and it’s inspired by Babylon and its Hanging Gardens. I don’t know, but it’s kind of not presenting what it should present. It’s quite fair and a must for sharp & thick roses, patchouli, and incense mix lover.
VopAspisA – :
I ordered a sample of Nin-Shar almost a year ago and dismissed it as too sweet. But then, every now and then the sample would just appear around and I had to smell it and spritz a little on my wrist. Amazed as I was I discovered that I really started to like this fragrance. So how does it smell? It’s definitely sweet, but not caramel sweet, or vanilla pudding sweet. This one is the most luxurious, rose-raspberry-a hint of strawberry, acacia honey and a dash of vanilla and a sprinkle of lime zest sweet little, but long lasting fragrance. It smells tasty. Nothing harsh or edgy here. It actually smells so good I wish somebody had started making jams or fruit compotes like that. I was very tempted to lick my wrist but managed to resist.
I’m surprised oud is listed as a second strongest note, as to me is almost undetectable. Nothing like oud I know from rose-oud combos. I also don’t smell patchouli. From the base notes It’s the incense I can smell but again, not the incense I know, but the very sophisticated, top note of incense.
Anyway, 10 months later and after many ‘jammy’ wrist sampling it grew on me so much I’m ready for a full bottle.
fedia0105 – :
I bought the 50 ml extrait of this. It is very heavy, when trying, use a light hand. My bottle will last me a lifetime I guess 😉
On me it’s a rich rose-patchouli with some oud lurking in the background. The vanilla sweetens the composition but the woody notes keep it from becoming tooth-aching experience. It is opulent for sure, I use it in cold weather or for chilly evenings.
aleksandr348766 – :
The fragrance was so outstanding in store with it’s beautiful red liquid, that I had to try it.
There’s many things I don’t like about the notes though.
I can sense lots of powdery rose, oud and incense. Those notes are not my favorites by far. But it’s still kind of interesting to smell. The incense and oud notes remind me of sauna in the older type of house, where the woody walls are soaked in different aromas.
So, it’s kind of interesting. I also think it’s fun to read how people have so colorful thoughts about it.
I like it, but as a masculine fragrance, suitable for men. I wouldn’t wear it myself.
Slipknot66610 – :
Captivating fragrance! Thanks for DresdenDoll for the sample and review below. She described it perfectly, for Nin-Shar is so rich, based on Turkish Rose absolute, rose liquor, davana essence, out and incense absolute. It is like spoiled odalisque on silk cushions, so rich, intense, so drunk and happy. Base from bourbon vanilla, cedar and pathouli is divine.
It is jammy rose AND powdery at the same time, rosy petals are everywhere.
Has something remotely similar with Artisan’s Drole de Rose, (instead of violets, layers of artemisia inside the rose) yet louder, better, more oriental, balsamic.
10 out of 10 from me, as from rose-lover.
Dimon28787 – :
This perfume sure is an ode to roses. Picture this: A young woman is sitting in her reading nook, curled up, with a book in her hands. On the table near her, there is a lush bouquet of roses, tied with a purple ribbon. In her right hand, she hold a glass of liquor and sipps slowly, as the words settle in her thoughts. If you look at her now, she seems so mature, but if you take a peek at the book’s cover, you’ll be surprised to discover that she’s reading fairytales.
This is how Nin Shar is. A perfume between innocence and maturity. It may look simple, but it is yet so deep.
Undinsdum – :
It’s easy to dismiss this one as one of the many oud & rose combination scents that we have had a slew of in the last year or so as oud came into vogue. What caught my attention with this one was the mention of ‘rose liquor’ as an accord and rightly so, as this is what makes it special.
Nin-Shar is an opulent oriental. It’s not floral enough to classify as one, nor woody enough to fit into that category either. There is oud, there is rose. But the oud is melting and the vibrant and fragrant red roses have been crushed whole into jam. Add to this drippings of dark rum and sticky berry compote and you have Nin-Shar. A boozy oriental fruity-floral. It’s somehow a perfect mess of ingredients coming together to make something that smells rich and exotic. Colourful, sensual, decadent rather than refined, if the inspiration came from Babylon, I’d attribute this to the goddess Ishtar rather than the Hanging Gardens.
Very interested to try more from this house.
piskamen – :
Extra sweet perfume, almost like bubble gum or those celebuscents that smell like candy. I don’t see what these guys are doing…they had a wonderful start (I own Amour de palazzo and Terrasse en Saint Germain) but the path their new launches are taking…tsk tsk
_nerd_ – :
Balsamic moody rose. Rich patchouli (not overwhelming) and agar wood. Boozey vanilla. Soft round wood and incense. Not silly or flighty. Quality. Beautiful.