Nishane Shem Extrait

Description

Shem is Nishane's radiant leather from the Prestige Collection, composed by fourth-generation perfumer Lucas Sieuzac and launched in 2021. Turkish rose and cardamom open into an amber-osmanthus heart, before leather, elemi resin, and vetiver settle into a warm, glowing dry-down built around light and self-discovery.

Scent Character

• Floral: 33%
• Woody: 33%
• Spicy: 11%
• Sweet: 11%
• Smoky/Resinous: 11%

Translation: an even balance of rose and leather-wood, warmed by amber, spice, and a resinous glow.

Note: Shem's "oud-family" note is cypriol oil, a natural oud-alternative material. The pyramid doesn't include real agarwood.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Turkish Rose, Cardamom, Geranium

Heart: Amber, Osmanthus, Cypriol Oil (Nagarmotha)

Base: Leather, Elemi Resin, Vetiver

Performance

• Longevity: Excellent, 10+ hours on skin.
• Sillage: Strong, with noticeable projection through the first several hours.
• Projection: 2-3 ft early on, settling to an arm's-length skin scent later in the wear.

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter, evenings and night out
• Unisex. Wears equally well on men and women
• Skip for: warm-weather daytime wear. Its leather-resin density is built for cooler, after-dark settings

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Perfumer: Lucas Sieuzac
House: Nishane (Istanbul, Turkey), Prestige Collection
Launched: 2021

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FAQ

Is it a men's or women's fragrance?
Unisex. Designed to be worn by anyone.

How long does it last?
Excellent longevity. Most wearers get 10+ hours from a single application.

Does it project a lot?
Yes. Shem has strong sillage, especially through its opening hours.

Does Shem contain real oud?
No. Its oud-like depth comes from cypriol oil (nagarmotha), a natural oud-alternative material, not agarwood.