Head to head

Nishane Nanshe vs Rayhaan Obsidian

Near match

Rayhaan Obsidian has most of Nishane Nanshe's accords, but not at the same strength, so it reads as a near match rather than a copy.

They share 6 of Nishane Nanshe's 8 main accords: powdery, floral, woody and musky.

Rayhaan Obsidian costs about 31% of the price, around €63 against €200.

On skin they last about as long and project about as far.

What you give up: carrot seeds, cardamom and yuzu, which Rayhaan Obsidian does not list.

Nishane Nanshe

The original

Nishane

Nishane Nanshe

Eau de Parfum

€200

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Rayhaan Obsidian

The alternative

Rayhaan

Rayhaan Obsidian

1945

€63

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Main accords

Both

PowderyFloralWoodyMuskyIrisCitrus

Only Nishane Nanshe

Warm spicyRose

Only Rayhaan Obsidian

VioletLeatherEarthyAnimalic

Notes

Both

Sandalwood

Only Nishane Nanshe

Carrot SeedsCardamomYuzuBergamotRoseFloral NotesWater FruitYlang-YlangJasmine SambacPowdery NotesOrrisMusk

Only Rayhaan Obsidian

IrisCitrusLeatherAmbretteCedarOud

Longevity and sillage

Nishane Nanshe

Longevity75%
Sillage70%

Rayhaan Obsidian

Longevity75%
Sillage70%
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