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Nishane Sultan Vetiver
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Sultan Vetiver

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Woody
Vetiver
Earthy
Amber
EDP · 2013 · unisex

Nishane, the Turkish niche house founded by Mehmet Oruner, has built a reputation for bold, unconventional fragrances since its launch in 2011. Sultan Vetiver arrived early in the brand's catalog in 2013, exemplifying their approach to taking familiar fragrance families and pushing them into unexpected territory.

Sultan Vetiver opens with anise and bergamot over Java vetiver oil and pepper, immediately establishing an aromatic and slightly spiced character. The heart deepens considerably with layered vetiver accords from both Bourbon and Haitian sources, balanced by neroli brightness and tonka bean sweetness that adds a creamy, almost gourmand quality. The base settles into a warm amber-leather-vetiver combination that's smoky and grounded, with the woody and earthy elements dominating throughout. This is a decidedly warm, spiced vetiver that doesn't feel fresh or coastal, instead leaning into darker amber and leather undertones.

Sultan Vetiver suits those looking for a sophisticated vetiver with genuine depth and sensuality rather than a conventional green fragrance. It works year-round but feels particularly appropriate in cooler months and evening wear. If you gravitate toward fragrances with complexity and aren't afraid of anise and leather, this deserves a sample. It aligns with The Sensualist, The Mystic, and The Maverick.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
32%
Fresh
32%
Floral
20%
Woody
100%
Vetiver
100%
Earthy
90%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
60%
Vanilla
20%
Sweet
20%
Gourmand
20%
Leather
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Anise
Anise
Sweet, warm, and intensely licorice-like, anise seed has a Mediterranean, medicinal sweetness that is simultaneously familiar and distinctive. In perfumery anise adds a warm, aromatic depth that bridges spice and gourmand families. Used in oriental compositions and masculine fragrances to add a slightly unusual, warming sweetness.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Java Vetiver Oil
Java Vetiver Oil
Pepper
Pepper
The most essential spice note in perfumery, encompassing the dry, woody heat of black pepper and its many relatives. Pepper adds edge, lift, and a masculine vitality to fragrances without sweetness. It is the note that stops a composition from feeling comfortable and safe, adding a confident, assertive character.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Bourbon Vetiver
Bourbon Vetiver
Haitian Vetiver
Haitian Vetiver
Vetiver grown in Haiti, one of the world's largest producers, with a particularly earthy, smoky, and slightly woody quality. Haitian vetiver is drier and more rustic than Java vetiver, with a rawer, more agrarian character. It is widely used in masculine and woody fragrances for its excellent tenacity and unmistakable earthy presence.
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.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Base · 3–12 hrs
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.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
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 SensualistBest match85% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Mystic83% 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 Maverick82% 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
Citrus32%Fresh32%Floral20%Woody100%Vetiver100%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
Decants Available
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Nishane Sultan Vetiver— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Sultan Vetiver is $118.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $118.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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$118.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $118.99 a good price for Sultan Vetiver? +
Yes. The current best price is $118.99 and MSRP is $260.00. At $118.99 you save 54% vs retail.
What does Nishane Sultan Vetiver smell like? +
Nishane, the Turkish niche house founded by Mehmet Oruner, has built a reputation for bold, unconventional fragrances since its launch in 2011. Sultan Vetiver arrived early in the brand's catalog in 2013, exemplifying their approach to taking familiar fragrance families and pushing them into unexpected territory. Sultan Vetiver opens with anise and bergamot over Java vetiver oil and pepper, immediately establishing an aromatic and slightly spiced character. The heart deepens considerably with layered vetiver accords from both Bourbon and Haitian sources, balanced by neroli brightness and tonka bean sweetness that adds a creamy, almost gourmand quality. The base settles into a warm amber-leather-vetiver combination that's smoky and grounded, with the woody and earthy elements dominating throughout. This is a decidedly warm, spiced vetiver that doesn't feel fresh or coastal, instead leaning into darker amber and leather undertones. Sultan Vetiver suits those looking for a sophisticated vetiver with genuine depth and sensuality rather than a conventional green fragrance. It works year-round but feels particularly appropriate in cooler months and evening wear. If you gravitate toward fragrances with complexity and aren't afraid of anise and leather, this deserves a sample. It aligns with The Sensualist, The Mystic, and The Maverick.
What are the notes in Nishane Sultan Vetiver? +
Top: Anise, Bergamot, Java Vetiver Oil, Pepper. Heart: Bourbon Vetiver, Haitian Vetiver, Neroli, Tonka Bean. Base: Amber, Leather, Vetiver.
What fragrance family is Sultan Vetiver? +
Nishane Sultan Vetiver belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Nishane Sultan Vetiver? +
Based on shared notes, Bujairami 25 inspired by Tonka 25 - Le Labo (Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Bergamot), French Avenue Amber Empire (Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Bergamot), Gulf Orchid Amber Wave (Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Bergamot), Bujairami Golden Flush Inspired by Valentino Born in Roma The Gold Uomo (Amber, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Bergamot), Miller Harris Lumiere Doree (Amber, Vetiver, Neroli, Bergamot) may smell similar to Sultan Vetiver.
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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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