Ani X

Having just received half a dozen samples of niche fragrances I've been wanting to try for a while, I was especially excited to rest nishane ani x today when I was getting ready for work. I had a monthly board meeting that I dress well for and knowing the original ani well, felt it was the right situation to take it for a spin. 1st off, the fragrance is beautiful, but especially the opening. The fresh blast of citrus that greets your nose the second you trigger the atomizer is such a perfect compliment to the original dusty vanilla base that's still here. However... The opening fades quickly and while the heart of this fragrance is nothing short of beautiful, it's lacking compared to the OG's performance. More importantly, I realized that to my nose, it dries down to a less impressive twin of another fragrance I own... One that costs less than $50. I don't see it in the "reminds me of" section above, but I've tested it side by side on skin and on paper and the majority of the wear is strikingly similar to Rochas Moustache edp. The opening is night and day: Moustache opens with a strong bergamot facet that's less exciting, fresh, or loud than the lemon and ginger smack across the face from ani x. After 5-10 minutes, they both settle down and I could barely tell them apart. This is where you're probably thinking that I'm some punk kid or and idiot to compare a remake of one of the most decorated niche vanilla fragrances of all time to what is essentially a YSL tuxedo clone (albeit a damn good jus in its own right!). I can be an idiot at times, but I've been around the block and put my nose on a decent number of fragrances. I'm telling you, they're 90% the same on the drydown. What's worse, the Ani X begins to fade quick while the Moustache almost picks up momentum at around the 30 min mark! Right now, you can get a tester of Nishane Ani X for $99 on jomashop. It's sitting in my cart right now! But I'm conflicted... I'm so tired of loving a fragrance and buying it only to bring it home and find I own at least one or two other fragrances that essentially do the same thing or smell too similar not to be redundant. I don't have the world's deepest collection by anyone's standard, but I'm running out of unique, but still versatile, profiles. It's usually too late by the time I realize a new fragrance I want to purchase is too similar to something at home and I just keep building a collection of dozens of fragrances that are cumulatively just multiple versions of twenty actually unique DNA's. In closing, I love Ani X. The opening is incredible and removed enough from the original to get me excited to pull the trigger. But that fades quickly and I'm left with... a clone of a clone of a designer fragrance? Is that right? Is my nose broken? $99 is a great price for a nishane frag of this quality...

For whatever reason I find that I enjoy wearing Ani X layered with the original quite a bit. There’s also something to be said about truly unisex fragrances because I personally think the original leans a bit more masculine and X is a bit more feminine but so many people think the opposite which I find fascinating (and kinda cool) I feel like that means this scent is really for everyone. There isn’t a single note in Ani that isn’t in Ani X, so the true differences lie, for me, with the lemon oil and the melon. I don’t outright get apple or lavender but I think they really just power up the lemon. Almost like they sacrifice themselves so that the lemon could live on. 😆 On my skin, the lemon and melon stay around the entire life of the fragrance despite them being top notes. This is an extrait de parfum so it’s not only going to last a while, it’s also going to be different from person to person. I’m only saying that because I feel like the melon doesn’t come out as much on others as it does on me. Frankly, as I type this I don’t think anyone’s reviews talk about the melon nearly enough for it to be such a standout note for me. I like melon but I don’t think I liked it enough when I first smelled X. I like Ani so much that I am going to wear it in the summertime but I also really do enjoy Ani X. I think they’re different enough to have both, but I literally can’t decide which to wear when, so I just wear both. Guess that’s what it is to have a signature scent. I literally can’t pull myself away from them. They give me comfort and I literally can’t go a day without spraying one or both on me at some point.

Wow—Ani X is an absolute powerhouse! As a huge fan of the original Ani, I was both excited and skeptical about this release, but I have to say, Nishane really delivered. This isn't just a flanker; it's a bigger, bolder, and richer take on an already iconic fragrance. Right from the start, you get that signature ginger and citrus blast, but everything feels deeper and more intense. The spices are dialed up, the vanilla is creamier and more luxurious, and the overall composition feels more opulent. Compared to the original, Ani X leans less green and fresh, and more toward a warm, spicy, and resinous gourmand. As it dries down, the amber, sandalwood, and tonka bean create this silky, addictive warmth that just clings to the skin for hours. And when I say hours, I mean it—this stuff lasts forever! Easily 10+ hours with strong projection, making it a statement fragrance that gets noticed. If you love bold, spicy vanilla fragrances that feel both comforting and seductive, Ani X is a must-try. It’s perfect for fall and winter, special occasions, or anytime you want to feel confident and luxurious. It takes the best parts of Ani and cranks them up to the next level.

Okay so I finally caved and picked this up after seeing everyone rave about it, and yeah... it lives up to the hype. The opening is this super bright, zesty citrus and ginger punch that honestly wakes you right up — feels fresh and clean without being boring. Then it slowly settles into this creamy vanilla lemon cake vibe that I genuinely can't stop smelling on my own arm. Sounds weird written out but trust me it just works. What sells it for me is how versatile it is. I've worn it to the office, on dates, on random summer errands, and it fits every single time. It's fresh enough for warm days but has enough warmth and that cozy vanilla to carry it into fall/winter too. Legit an all-year, one-bottle-does-everything kind of scent. Performance is no joke either — lasts me all day on skin and I can still catch it on my hoodie the next morning. Gets compliments too, which never hurts. Is it a little pricey? Sure. But it smells expensive and unique in a way most stuff out there doesn't. If you want something fresh, creamy, and just a bit different from the usual crowd, this is an easy 10/10 for me.

If I hadn't known what I was smelling, I could not have made any connection between OG Ani and Ani X. Both spicy yes, but this one is sparkly, jolly unlike it's almost gothic, grumpy parent. As I don't really enjoy the OG, I find myself craving for this one, flirting with the idea of getting my own full bottle. Still not decided yet though considering the price...but the fragrance itself it's interesting enough Edit 1 week later: this has become my favourite vanilla of all the vanillas I have tried. Fresh and citrusy like Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensee with which i associated Ani X the 1st time I smelled it but not as boring since Ani X has the perfect spices balance to keep it fresh but to make it extremely interesting. Ani X has become a love for me after 1st time wearing it. For the 1st 15 min or so, it has some earthy touch which I'm not crazy about but soon this touch dissipates and lets the fragrance shine. In the end, it becomes an extremely cosy vanilla. What a love for me! Big big love!

Ani X is a wonderful blend of a sweet citric opening romantically blended with an inviting and addicting dry down, Ani X opens up with an array of citrus's that soon get intertwined and replaced by a spiced Ginger, Cardamom and with a hint of Patchouli, almost gives the impression of a Lemon Meringue, the mid-dry down is seriously addicting, I go nose blind very frequently for small periods due to constantly wanting to catch a waft lol, it's definitely Unisex but I'd it sways ever so slightly masculine in a way I cant really explain? This is most definitely an all year round scent and its versatility cannot be understated lasts roughly 8-10 hours on my skin with a medium-strong projection that's prominent for 3 or 4 hours, the dry down to me is very much a smooth blend of vanilla, musk, cashmere and a faint Rose. Overall I'd personally give Ani X a 9, I don't think its a masterpiece, but it certainly isn't that far off, mass appealing, unisex, versatile, alluring, and addicting, cant ask for more

Very confusing reviews, almost as if one was not speaking of the same perfume. To me, on skin, this is: On opening - A bergamote and citrus blast with a dash of cardamom. A zesty and gorgeous waking up of the senses. After a bit you can catch a whif of tangy sweetness, maybe from the ginger an melon, but it's the pepper that stands out. Very realistic pepper, and one could be forgiven to think that you had a peppercorn stuck up your nose. The middle and base, to me, are kind of indistinguishable. The middle or heart notes don't seem to make an appearance, except for the apple and patchouli - a weird choice for a middle note, but that does in fact make a short lived appearance. Only problem is, that now I really want a lemon + cardamom + green apple + patchouli perfume. That being said, and arriving at the base notes, this is vanilla lemon powder at its finest. POV: If you are looking for a Lira adjacent, but less gourmand, look no further.

This one is intense and also sweet, with a strong melon note right from the start. The first time I smelled it, I instantly fell in love with that juicy melon vibe. For me, it somehow smells like bubble gum—I’m not sure if anyone else gets that, but I absolutely love it. There’s also this creamy vanilla and other sweet tones I can’t quite describe, but together they’re just amazing. I actually bought a decant first, sprayed it twice... and within five minutes, I was online ordering a full bottle. That’s how much I liked it. If you love sweet fragrances, I think you’ll fall for this one too. It reminds me of how I wear Althair in the winter—Ani X feels like the perfect summer version of that kind of vibe. I haven’t tried the OG Ani yet, but honestly, I’m already seriously in love with Ani X. It feels very unisex, super happy and uplifting, and honestly—if I smelled this on someone else, I’d find it really sexy.

This is an absolute masterpiece! All year round signature scent worthy, I couldn’t recommend this enough! If I had to rebuild my collection this would definitely be one of my first purchases. One of the most beautiful and mass appealing niche fragrances I’ve smelled. The vanilla, cashmere, sandalwood and cardamom gives it that luxurious smell along with the fresh citrus opening that gives it that perfect all year round effect and that melon note is just something else that you can’t get from any other fragrance! this is truly one of the only niche fragrances I would recommend to any guy just because of how versatile and unique it is really just gives you what you pay for. The only thing I would change is the lavender note for iris just to make it smell even more luxurious I feel like the lavender doesn’t add much. Other than that it’s a solid 10/10 even taking the price into consideration!

Ani X is really special. It doesn't remind me of anything in particular - just the fact that times are moving and all we can do is reminisce. It gives the sense of falling into a trance - having your best memories flash before your eyes, before returning to reality and wishing to experience those memories one more time. Makes me wish I could travel back in time to when everything was simpler, without responsibilities or people to take care of, when the worst thing imaginable was the teacher giving you homework, when everything seemed to be taller and more saturated than today, before having our dreams and ambitions dulled out by society's norms and expectations. Never thought a scent I've never smelled before could evoke such emotions. Yet here we are. Needless to say, I love this fragrance - it also doesn't hurt that it has amazing performance.

Nishane Ani is one of my most complimented perfumes ever. I bought OG 3 times, Ani X 2 times. I always come back to quality, durability, safe hand, which has been tested and proven. This perfume is seductive, long-lasting, tickles the nose, but not irritatingly, but sweetly and seductively. The perfume is complex due to the number of notes in it, but it's as if each note makes sense and forms a whole. For my fellas, women generally like Vanilla, this Vanilla is sexy, eatable, squeezable. Every girl will crawl under your shirt and smell you and feel safe. The best thing is that 4 sprays are enough to keep you radiant all day long. 🍻. For everyone living in Europe, Deloox has incredible discounts on Nishane perfumes. Today, January 19, 2026, the perfume cost €120 for 50 ml and €170 for 100 ml. That's a great steal.

[8.9/10] All Year Signature Scent Certified - A Modern Classic Ani X is the closest I've come to finding the perfect all year-round scent. The scent, blend, sillage, and performance is exceptional. Incredibly versatile and mass appealing, this could be your one bottle collection. This is essentially an uplifting Ani, rounding off the heavy sweet vanilla by adding some bright citruses. However, I still think citrus and vanilla is an odd combination smelling slightly sour at first but blends in the dry down. You basically smell like a lemon cake. If you struggle to find a high-quality year-round daily signature, but this could be it. If you're looking for a high quality versatile vanilla scent, this is one of the best. Only negative is its overpriced for a slightly different Ani.

⭐ 5/5 Stars Ani X is absolutely incredible, and I can't sing its praises enough. From the very first wear, I was completely hooked. Out of all the fragrances in my collection, this is the one that consistently gets me the most compliments. Every time I wear it, someone asks what I'm wearing. The performance is outstanding beautiful projection, impressive longevity, and a scent trail that gets noticed in the best way possible. It has that rare combination of being both sophisticated and attention-grabbing without feeling overwhelming. This is one of those fragrances that instantly earned a permanent spot in my collection. I honestly can't imagine ever not having a bottle on hand. If I had to narrow down my collection, Ani X would be one of the last fragrances standing.

This is a lil bit stronger than the OG on the new batch. I tried to compare this with the OG from batch 2022 and 2023, X won, but not by big margin. I'll try to left it for a month to see any improvement, as i just got it today. Anyone who says this is weaker than the OG prolly compare it with the old batch before it got reformulated. Scent wise, this is just a bit more green on the opening, but on the dry down it smells the same as the OG to my amateur nose. If u love the OG DNA but disappointed with the new batch, get this, its slightly better in the performance.. Somehow i feel that the extrait concentration on Ani is a big BS. I have several extrait concentration from the other brands, they're way more oily than Ani, and lasts longer by big margin.

I have no idea how the original Ani smells like but this scent is truly something. A showstopper type of scent - impressive, multifaceted, and intriguing. From the first sniff, it's captivating and unique. I haven't smelled anything like this before, and I've sniffed hundreds of fragrances. What is special about this scent is that it managed to combine opposite type of scent profiles and make it work beautifully. It's deep, cozy yet fresh and modern. The number and variety of notes may appear overwhelming at first, but they were surprisingly well blended. I would imagine it being a great special occasion fragrance, but I wouldn't mind smelling it in an office. Unisex. One of the best scents I had tested in 2023 so far. Great stuff. I'm impressed.

I finally bought it... and now I understand the respect this fragrance receives. Ani X doesn’t just smell “good” it smells important. On the skin, it opens like warm light on a cold day: a touch of freshness, a hint of spice, and then the vanilla arrives... not sweet and simple, but creamy, serious, luxurious. A scent that never raises its voice, yet everyone hears it. I wear it and feel put together even when I’m not. Like slipping into an invisible suit of confidence. Longevity? It doesn’t disappear — it stays to finish the story. Ani X is a fragrance that doesn’t try to please. It simply knows who it is. Beautiful. And with every wear, I’m more certain this was one of the best decisions in my fragrance journey.

The original Ani is very good to me, but I found it to be too sweet and spicy with the vanilla and ginger. I really like it, but not full bottle worthy to me. Ani X smells a little different here. It still has that Ani DNA, but I kinda feel like it is inspired by Electimuss' Imperium because of how sweet yet bright it is. They both have that "brightness" or freshness from the citruses, but they also have that sweet vanilla. Ani X is more lemony and I can feel it from the opening till the near-drydown phase of the scent. That creates a great balance between the sweetness, spiciness, and freshness. Overall, I enjoy it more than the original Ani and Imperium. One of my favourite fragrances from Nishane.

I waited way too long to buy this. Every time I smelled it in store, I adored it, and I even thought about it often at home😂 When that happens, you know it is a truly special scent. I now own a full bottle, and damn, it is such and amazing scent. I was getting it mainly for summer, but this is so versatile. Can be worn any day, at any time. Signature worthy. Compliment magnet, seems like everyone loves this. It also has a personal resonance for me. Because it reminds me of lemon cookies at my grandmothers place when I was young. Creamy, smooth vanilla and beautiful lemon. Nefs was my favorite from Nishane, but that has now changed. 10/10, just buy it.

If you prefer citrus, peppery, and fruity notes with ginger over vanilla and spices, you'll likely enjoy this much more than Ani. While I appreciate Ani's captivating opening, it quickly fades, leaving behind an unappealing ordinary vanilla cake aroma with faint spice. In contrast, this fragrance maintains its vibrant opening throughout, complemented by a delightful blend of fruity spices and vanilla too. Ani X is punchier, prettier, and more refined for those who strongly prefer citrus and ginger over vanilla. It's potent, long-lasting, and has excellent projection, it's just Ani perfected, I love it.

Green, citrus, sugary, smooth and well bodied, Ani X has so much going on and does it with style and grace. Opening with sweet melon and lemon, this doesn't veer too far into fruity as the firey ginger and pink pepper give it a jolt. The green apple pops while the velvty vanilla is divine and gives a sweet dessert quality, however the well crafted floral notes stop this from becoming sickening or cloying. Theres so much in Ani X that is familiar but uniquely different. This is a versatile, "happy" fregance, that would not be out of place at the office or a formal event.