Description
“For the collection named as “SHADOW PLAY” launched in 2017, NISHANE has got the main inspiration from the traditional shadow play which is also known as shadow puppetry, an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod and laugh.
KARAGOZ (meaning “black eye” in Turkish) and HACIVAT (shortened in time from “Hacı İvaz” meaning “İvaz the Pilgrim”), ZENNE (the common name of the generally beautiful and flirty women featuring in various plays) are the lead characters of the traditional Turkish shadow play, popularized during the Ottoman period and then spread to most nation states that comprised the Ottoman Empire and most prominently in Turkey and Greece.
The creative directors Mert Güzel and Murat Katran dreamed of bringing the legend of Karagoz & Hacivat into the today’s world. Under the inspiration of their playful characters, the perfume trilogy has been created together with the perfumer Jorge Lee. Just like the theme of these shadow plays, the main objective of NISHANE was to emphasize the contrasting interaction of the people that we can see in every single culture.
HACIVAT is a tribute to elegance, competence, and love of art.
ZENNE is a tribute to beauty, self-confidence, and flirtation.
KARAGOZ is a tribute to wittiness, straightforwardness and sincerity” — press release of the brand. Zenne was created by Jorge Lee, Murat Katran and Mert Guzel.
vlr958Negeltzex – :
You’ve found an over-perfumed prostitute in the slums of Paris in the 1920’s. She carries an aura saturated with sweet fruits, tart fruits, animalic musk, and creamy vanilla that is so potent that you begin allowing more distance between the two of you as you follow her to her room. When you get inside, she offers you a glass of milk and, while you find the offer strange, you ultimately agree – because it’s become clear that you’re on an adventure tonight, and you should be up for anything. The milk is salty. Zenne by Nishane.
Icefgriegeged – :
Altogether a different kind of freshness with mangoish tint and some confectionery type sweetness. It may compel to imagine about more love with art than sex. However it is type of art and creation which is loud and bold in a good way. Not for everyone but for those who dare to challenge the traditions…for me it is 7.5/10…
a1b2c3r – :
This one was kind of confusing, when i first sprayed it it went pineapple, grapefruit, and rhubarb. After 2 minutes it went black current instead of pineapple.
The problem with this fragrance is that it goes quite salty after 20 minutes and quite sharp peppery (definitely not Turkish roses cause Turkish roses are sweet not sharp). So imagine, black current, grapefruit, sandalwood, and salt! weird huh! and too sour and salty. Didn’t like it unfortunately.
taz865bedyWelty – :
Very pleasant scent and excellent performance. To my nose, however, it is significantly toward feminine side of unisex. I’m definitely not buying full bottle for myself, but would consider to buy it as present for ladies in my life.
baikonur6 – :
This is very juicy, fruity, tart yet sweet with a creamy & slightly savory base, very lovable!
igorkukur – :
Today I’ve been testing the newest perfumes from NISHANE; a suite of perfumes which will be perfect for the upcoming Northern Hemisphere Spring and Summer.
Zenne has a top note of grapefruit, a perfect pink heart of Turkish rose and a sweet woody base of sandalwood and vanilla. Light, bright, sweet, creamy and delicious with just enough grapefruit to keep this fresh. A playful fragrance and rather delightful!