Nishane EGE Ailaio Perfume is a green aromatic-spicy Extrait de Parfum created for men and women. Released in 2020 and composed by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, the fragrance opens with Violet Leaf, Yuzu and Anise, develops through Basil, Mint and Cardamom, and settles into Olibanum and Licorice. Its character combines watery greenery, tart citrus, Mediterranean herbs, warm spice and a subtly sweet resinous foundation.

The opening combines Violet Leaf, Yuzu and Anise, creating several complementary expressions of freshness. Violet leaf contributes watery stems, cool greenery and a slightly metallic edge. Yuzu introduces sharp citrus peel, tart juice and aromatic brightness, while anise adds herbal sweetness and a distinctive licorice-like quality. Violet leaf cools, yuzu brightens and anise sweetens. Together they create a fresh opening without depending on marine notes or conventional lemon.

The heart develops through Basil, Mint and Cardamom, transforming the citrus-green opening into a lively aromatic center. Basil contributes crushed leaves, gentle spice and Mediterranean herbal character. Mint adds cooling freshness, while cardamom introduces warm green spice with citrus-like and lightly camphoraceous nuances. Basil aromatizes, mint cools and cardamom warms. This contrast gives EGE Ailaio a layered herbal quality rather than a simple mint fragrance.

The base combines Olibanum and Licorice, producing a finish with dry resin, gentle smoke and softly sweet botanical depth. Olibanum, also known as frankincense, gives the base a balsamic and meditative warmth without making the fragrance heavily ambery. Licorice continues the anise theme through dark sweetness and herbal character. Olibanum warms while licorice sweetens. The result remains aromatic and green even as the fresher citrus becomes quieter.

EGE Ailaio develops through a connected progression from watery leaves and tart citrus into herbs and spice before reaching resin and licorice. Violet leaf establishes the cool green character, while yuzu gives the opening light and anise introduces the first sweetness. Basil and mint extend the greenery, and cardamom adds warmth. Olibanum then deepens the composition as licorice returns to the anise-like sweetness introduced at the beginning.

Within the Nishane fragrance collection, EGE Ailaio occupies a fresher and more herbal position than fragrances such as Ani, Hacivat or Fan Your Flames. It is greener than a standard citrus cologne because violet leaf, basil and mint guide the development. It is more distinctive than a basic aquatic fragrance because anise, cardamom, olibanum and licorice create spicy, resinous and sweet contrasts beneath the freshness.

Apply Nishane EGE Ailaio Extrait de Parfum to clean, moisturized skin and allow it to dry naturally without rubbing. Controlled application at the chest, neck or inner elbows helps preserve the transition between Violet Leaf, Yuzu, Anise, Basil, Mint, Cardamom, Olibanum and Licorice. Application strength can be adjusted according to temperature, venue and personal preference. Guilty Fragrance represents its merchandise as authentic and supports qualifying purchases with free US shipping and a 30-day return policy.

Fragrance Family

Aromatic Spicy | Green | Citrus | Herbal | Fresh Spicy | Resinous

Scent Notes

Top Notes

Violet Leaf | Yuzu | Anise

Middle Notes

Basil | Mint | Cardamom

Base Notes

Olibanum | Licorice

Why Choose Nishane EGE Ailaio Perfume

• A cool violet-leaf opening: Violet Leaf gives EGE Ailaio an immediate combination of watery greenery, crushed stems and a slightly metallic freshness. It creates an aquatic impression without relying on a listed seawater or marine accord. Yuzu gives the leaf additional brightness, while basil and mint extend its botanical character through the heart. This note may appeal to fragrance wearers who enjoy transparent green scents with a distinctive cool texture.
• A sharp yuzu lift: Yuzu contributes tart citrus juice, aromatic peel and a dry brightness that feels more distinctive than ordinary lemon or bergamot. Violet leaf keeps the citrus cool, while anise adds unusual herbal sweetness around it. Cardamom later continues the citrus-like spice through the heart. This connected progression allows the yuzu to remain relevant beyond the first spray rather than functioning as a brief decorative opening.
• An unusual anise accent: Anise gives the opening herbal sweetness with a recognizable licorice-like character. It contrasts with tart yuzu and watery violet leaf while introducing the sweetness that returns through licorice in the base. Basil and mint preserve the aromatic setting, preventing the anise from smelling culinary or candy-like. This repeated anise-to-licorice theme helps give EGE Ailaio a distinctive identity.
• A Mediterranean basil-and-mint heart: Basil and Mint create two complementary forms of herbal freshness. Basil contributes crushed leaves, subtle spice and aromatic warmth, while mint adds a cooler and more immediately refreshing effect. Violet leaf supports their greenery, and cardamom adds enough warmth to keep the heart from feeling thin. This aromatic combination gives EGE Ailaio its Mediterranean personality without relying on rosemary, lavender or marine notes.
• A refined cardamom contrast: Cardamom introduces green spice with citrus-like, peppery and softly camphoraceous qualities. It creates a warm contrast against mint while blending naturally with basil. Yuzu supports its brighter facets, and olibanum later extends its warmth into the base. Cardamom gives the fragrance greater dimension and helps the herbal heart move naturally toward the resinous drydown.
• An olibanum-and-licorice finish: Olibanum and Licorice create complementary base effects. Olibanum supplies dry resin, gentle smoke and balsamic warmth, while licorice adds dark herbal sweetness. The licorice recalls the anise opening, giving the fragrance a circular development. Performance varies according to skin chemistry, hydration, temperature, application and storage, but the base provides a recognizable aromatic and softly resinous conclusion.

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