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Nishane Karagoz
Nishane

Karagoz

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Fruity
Woody
EDP · 2017 · unisex

Nishane is a Turkish niche house founded in 2009 by perfumer and entrepreneur Mehmet Osman Oz. Known for bold, artistic compositions that often feature oud and other Middle Eastern ingredients, the brand has built a reputation for uncompromising quality and distinctive fragrance design that appeals to collectors seeking something beyond mainstream offerings.

Karagoz opens with a fresh, slightly fruity top of grapes, pineapple, and herbal notes that immediately establish a crisp character. The heart brings in jasmine and neroli for floral depth, grounded by earthy patchouli that adds texture and prevents sweetness from dominating. The base is where the fragrance reveals its true nature, with oud, amber, and vetiver creating a warm, woody foundation that's substantial without being heavy. This is a floral Oriental with real structure, balancing refinement with density.

Karagoz works well for fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate oud-forward compositions but want something more wearable than a traditional oud alone. It's equally suited to unisex wear and performs well in cooler seasons or evening settings when its woody-amber base can really unfold. If you enjoy fragrances with character and complexity, this deserves a test. Similar scent signatures include The Mystic, The Cipher, and The Maverick.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
26%
Fresh
26%
Floral
100%
Jasmine
26%
White Floral
26%
Fruity
90%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
37%
Patchouli
60%
Oud
80%
Earthy
63%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
37%
Smoky
37%
Tropical
16%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Grapes
Grapes
Fresh, slightly sweet, and lightly musky, grapes in perfumery read as clean and naturally fruity without the heaviness of wine or raisin. White grapes are lighter and crisper; red grapes are slightly deeper and juicier. Used to add a fresh, uncomplicated fruitiness to light florals and contemporary casual fragrances.
Herbal Notes
Herbal Notes
Pineapple
Pineapple
Vivid, tropical, and intensely sweet with a slightly fermented, almost winey quality, pineapple is one of the most assertive tropical fruit notes. It adds an immediate, unambiguous tropical sweetness that can dominate if used too heavily. In moderate amounts it adds a lively, summery energy to fruity and aquatic compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match88% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Cipher81% match
Barely there. Never forgotten.

Airy, cool, abstract, almost invisible. Sheer musks, iso e super, ethereal woods.

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The Maverick81% match
You do what works for you. That's always been enough.

Fresh, bold, abstract, dry. Metallic notes, experimental musks, architectural woods with presence.

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Scent Profile
Citrus26%Fresh26%Floral100%Jasmine26%White Floral26%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
Decants Available
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Nishane Karagoz— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Karagoz is $250.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $250.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Nishane fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Nishane Karagoz? +
$250.00 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Nishane Karagoz smell like? +
Nishane is a Turkish niche house founded in 2009 by perfumer and entrepreneur Mehmet Osman Oz. Known for bold, artistic compositions that often feature oud and other Middle Eastern ingredients, the brand has built a reputation for uncompromising quality and distinctive fragrance design that appeals to collectors seeking something beyond mainstream offerings. Karagoz opens with a fresh, slightly fruity top of grapes, pineapple, and herbal notes that immediately establish a crisp character. The heart brings in jasmine and neroli for floral depth, grounded by earthy patchouli that adds texture and prevents sweetness from dominating. The base is where the fragrance reveals its true nature, with oud, amber, and vetiver creating a warm, woody foundation that's substantial without being heavy. This is a floral Oriental with real structure, balancing refinement with density. Karagoz works well for fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate oud-forward compositions but want something more wearable than a traditional oud alone. It's equally suited to unisex wear and performs well in cooler seasons or evening settings when its woody-amber base can really unfold. If you enjoy fragrances with character and complexity, this deserves a test. Similar scent signatures include The Mystic, The Cipher, and The Maverick.
What are the notes in Nishane Karagoz? +
Top: Grapes, Herbal Notes, Pineapple. Heart: Jasmine, Neroli, Patchouli. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Karagoz? +
Nishane Karagoz belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Nishane Karagoz? +
Based on shared notes, Lattafa Men's Qaed Al Fursan Fragrances 6290362341468 (Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Jasmine, Pineapple), Lattafa Men's Qaed Al Fursan Fragrances 6291107455365 (Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Jasmine, Pineapple), Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan (Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Jasmine, Pineapple), Lattafa Qaed Al Fursan Untamed (Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Jasmine, Pineapple), Lattafa Unisex Untamed Qaed Al Fursan Fragrances 6290362340645 (Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Jasmine, Pineapple) may smell similar to Karagoz.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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