H'Ani

Hello, Vanilla addict here *wave* Just ordered this as I've always wanted to try "Nishane - Ani" but not willing to pay that exorbitant price. Plus I LOOOOOVE "Alexandria Fragrances"....figured I'd go with one of Hany's creations for my Christmas gift to me! I know this won't arrive until after the new year probably so I'll update with a review then... 28DEC22 Welp, arrival day.... (2x sprays on forearm) Well...I had this already. "H'Ani" is a dead-ringer for "Whispers in the Library"...lol. A richer...deeper...more complex version of it...but in the end...another version of the truth. "WITL" is Pepper/Vanilla/Cedar and that's it. While "HANI" is the same...with more citruses added in. H'Ani starts out with woods for me...strangely enough. Then the Ginger and Citruses hit followed by the pink pepper and creamy vanilla. I'm picking up a lavender or some floral as well? It's got a reverse development compared to "WITL" and a more lively tone overall. The Ginger & Pink Pepper give it that perfect "WITL" zing and burn on top of the creamy vanilla. (After 4 hours...) This one lasts a reeeeeeally long time on skin...wow. Working great now, but I'm looking forward to how it performs in a few weeks. (The next day...) Wearing this one today full-on...couldn't wait...lol. 4 sprays to chest, one to each inner elbow, one back of neck, one behind each ear, one each wrist, two sprays on shirt shoulders. It smells great while I'm moving, but when I sit still...oh man...I can't smell anything BUT H'Ani! I'm not complaining because this is the performance I desired, but I've definitely got to get my sprays adjusted for this....wow...this stuff is POWERFUL!!! Lol...the workplace is smelling RIGHT today!!!! But....as with all AF fragrances, I'll stow this and come back in a few weeks to see how it matures and grows.

I've owned H'ani for a few months now and always thought it's a very high quality fragrance. I read that the original is 80, 90% similar to Ani, so I just presumed Ani would have something a bit extra, some more quality. Anyway, I worse Ani for the first time yesterday and I can't believe how close they are. But not only the smell, it's the feel. It wears the same. The main difference is that Ani is heavier on the citrus (I get lemon) so goes slightly more gourmand, almost like a cake, whereas H'ani retains the ginger/cardamom and in the drydown becomes very, very slightly resinous. For me, I prefer H'ani, I love the vanilla/ginger/cardamom combo and I think it's stronger too. Any fans of Ani should definitely try H'ani. This is a fantastic high quality frag at an affordable price. Alexandria did a great job with this one.

I haven't tried Ani, so I can't comment on its similarities -- but I do get vibes of Rochas Moustache EDP from this. It's as though someone took Moustache, dialed down some of the patchouli and then concentrated the results into an extrait. Cedar woody/vanillic/fruity/spicy/rosy/musky, all at the same time and in perfect balance. Dry down simplifies into a still lovely vanilla tinted cedar/sandalwood accord. Gorgeous stuff at every stage!

Best clone of Nishane Ani. Compared to Lattafas interpretation H'ani Lasts longer and has better sillage. (I still love Nasheet because it cost me just 18 bucks for 100 ml) The only downside H'ani has is, It's a little bit pricey for a clone other than that it's a banger. I got it as a gift so no regret 🥰

Spicy, powdery, ginger vanilla. It just has this amazing airy cloudiness to it that I so much enjoy. I've never smelled the original Ani but I absolutely love this. It layers well with a lot of fragrances.