Mana

First off, don’t care about the ones writing crap about it comparing it to Montale or whatever. They have either not tried this, are clueless about what to expect from different notes or, like someone said - are paid by competitors to bash other perfumes. Below is my take. I’m by no means an expert on perfume but rather a amateur with a big interest in perfumes. My only credits in this field is the books by Luca Turin (Secret of scent for example) and a few sitting with actual pros who’ve answered my questions. So don’t take anything I write as “truth”. 1st question: is this similar to Ombre Nomade? Yes. I really like a few of the Louis Vuitton offerings and Ombre Nomade is one of them. This is 90% similar. 2nd question: Is the oud in this a clear synthetic accord? No, I really don’t think so. I have Ensar, Bortnikoff, pure oud flakes and a bunch of other very authentic aged ouds. I also have a few Amorouds and Tom Ford for example that has synthetic accords. This is not the latter. If anything, this leans slightly barnyard in the opening. 3rd: Is it worth having this if you have ON or over ON? Subjective of course but no. I have this instead of ON but more out of accident (a blind trade) than anything else. But I won’t change it for ON or buy the latter. There’s a few differences between this and ON. ON is IMHO heavier on the ambery aspects of the scent. Mainly due to the use a certain Symrise component. But more on that soon. This also does not have the fruitiness of ON (raspberry mainly). The wood in this is guaiac (and a bit of sandalwood) where as in ON its birch accompanied by a heady dose of amberwood or ethoxymethoxy cyclododecane for those who prefer the chemical term. This is the ambery part of ON. And I’m guessing it’s used extensively in ON. I don’t get that in Mana. The dose of rose is similar between the two (even though I’m not sure it’s the exact same type of rose). However, a rose accord has about 50 parts so it can be the same but slightly altered. Guaiac wood in Mana adds to the leathery, smokey aspects of the perfume and paired with the (synthetic) castoreum you get a slightly more animalic feel of the perfume overall. I like that. I find Mana a tad more spicy (although not in a gourmand sense of the meaning of the word). I do, however don’t experience Mana as much smoother or well rounded that ON. They are about the same in this aspect. I like ’em both! I have about 10 oud/rose fragrances and this is a take I really like!

Blind bought ut even I had ombre nomade from louis vuitton which is similar. And after the first sprays .. yes it is similar its the same family, but what if I told you there are tons of perfumes in the same family around the middle east? So let's skip that and let's talk about mana. It opens quit beautiful with that saffron and beneath immediately a beautiful animalistic smokey accord. I assume it's real Oud because it's holding the opening the mid and drydown together like it sticks on the whole skin and doesn't evaporate the whole thing haha. That being said it does project crazy and leaves an gorgeous silage. The drydown is bit more airy, bit more animalic musky touches but it does not change much from the open and mid. I don't think that was the goal of the perfumer anyway. I think what makes this one special in this family is that it holds that strong oriental vibe along the journey. So back to comparison.. yes o have ombre nomade which is also beautiful, but this doesn't have sharp edges on that animalistic smoky touch from the oud and leather accord. It contains real Oud, it smells smoother more refined and keeps everything together. Unfortunately with ombre nomade that I like the opening, quick fades in to the leather fruity with some rose touches. The oud accord dissappear to quick for me where this fixes that and also contains pure oud and you can feel smell and understand that... real oud can make you calm somehow at least it feels very spiritual to me.. don't forget it was a real trea so a lots of energy anyways! 9/10 I love this line since I've them all now. This one is second after nefs for me, and not a 10 because of the fact that I miss something. Yes it's profile is familiar but this is perfect, but just because of that I expected nishane to be a tiny bitt different but still great artistic perfumery. Def. Try it out even if you dislike this kind of perfume

Since I started collecting fragrances, I have been looking for the “one” to be a statement maker... This is that fragrance. Two sprays is plenty. 3 will fill a room. Lasts for days on clothing. I bought this for 194 dollars on jomashop and am delighted. You get what you pay for. When I first smelled it, my reaction was... this will take me a minute to wrap my nose around. I still smell new subtleties occasionally. It’s so complex and interesting, while simultaneously being the basic Arab oud, rose, saffron combo (with a leathery tinge from the castoreum/suede/oud). Let me elaborate. When you first spray it, you get a spicy opening that doesn’t last very long. You may also notice some base notes pop up here or there early on, like the olibanum/labdanum/sandalwood. The Black pepper sings on my skin, and the cardamom and ginger provide support along with a slight citrus and which I can only contribute to the labdanum. The castoreum is the first note to pop its head out of the mid, followed quickly by the rose and saffron. The castoreum lingers throughout the scent leaving behind leathery scent trails. By the time the mid notes present themselves, the spicy opening is no longer detectable. The rose here is masterfully presented. It’s clean and creamy - which I can attribute to hints of sandalwood. The oud here is leathery and not horribly challenging, animalistic, or barnyard-y. I’ve worn this to work in winter and gotten compliments- it won’t be an every day wear but it’s top tier perfumery whenever I bust it out. Works best for events or places you want to be noticed.

Most people in the comments are new in the fragrance game that hear what Tiktok has to say about perfumes so they tried out Nefs.. Most of them are allured by Nefs and naturally want to try some other creations from the Prestige line.. The problem is.. Nefs is a truly likeable and mass appealing scent that you don't need to have a "matured nose" to appreciate; however Mana in the other hand.. is not as likeable and as smooth and as linear as Nefs. I consider Mana Nishane's masterpiece. Most people that call out "synthetic" notes in the reviews below have no idea how a perfume is made.. and there is nothing wrong with that at all.. but please get informed, every perfume niche or not has synthetic notes to it that completes the perfume.. Most perfumers when that exact question gets dropped in an interview they all say that chemistry and synthetic notes are essential and absolutely necessary, think of it like an alphabet without A, C, and F, or Do-Re-Mi without Do, Fa, and So. In my opinion the oud in this is not synthetic you can pretty much smell how good the raw material is in this. This is a luxury product, you either have the means for it to be intended for you, or you don't, and there's nothing wrong with that. And as I said in an older review below.. this is real niche perfumery. I don't know how sad you can be as a person to just press "hate" on a perfume just because it's expensive. People are reviewing scents here, not prices.

Mana – A Nightbound Masterpiece Mana is unapologetically powerful—an electrifying blend that announces itself with commanding sillage and projection that fill the room. What truly fascinates me is how castoreum dances with leather, suede, and rose, weaving unexpected threads of creamy vanilla-like sweetness into the rugged core. It’s as if the wildness of the castoreum softens the animalic edges, drawing the warmth of vanilla into the leathery embrace. This fragrance feels made for the night or the depths of winter—bold, enigmatic, and unapologetically intense. Longevity is impressive, often lingering 10–12 hours on skin And both projection and trail are equally beastly, ensuring Mana commands attention. Despite its grandeur, Mana remains underrated. It transcends typical rose-oud tropes by layering spices, suede, and resinous woods into a tapestry that feels both familiar and distinctly original. Its complexity reveals nuance hour after hour—smoky, sweet, spicy, then dry and leathery. In my view, it’s a perfect 10/10. A fragrance that doesn’t just wear—it performs. It’s artistic, memorable, and unapologetically powerful—a true expression of meaning, just as its name suggests.

This is a beautiful frag. (Imo) The performance is amazing. (+12hrs) The silage is pretty big. 99% of ouds in frags are fake so why is everyone complaining? Yes, the price is high so check discount sites if you really need this in your life. If you don’t then bro just pass and chill. Yes, it smells like other frags but not an exact match to Ombré Nomad. Yes, Ombre Nomad will probably suffice. This scent is not what I would call a blind buy.. sample first obviously. I would call this pretty unisex. I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily a cold weather frag but definitely not a midsummer frag. However, be bold who may. The packaging is well made, beautiful and the bottle is lovely and makes up for some of the price tag (if that matters to you). Hopefully that helps someone.

Rank: I love it and think it's actually different then the other rose ouds on the market. Once again everyone saying it's overpriced is buying 15 percent concentrations for 200 and thinking this is fair. This has 35 percent concentration and 10p percent uses real oud. And to say nishane is a disappointment baffles my mind as it's a top three house for me. Yes they use chemicals but not at the cost of the quality like most designers imho. In fairness I'm a big Christian provenzano fan as well so I like most of what he does. If you have smelled nebulous by boedecia this is like that but less skanky. Disregard anything dude below me said this is a masterpiece and I have 300 high end niche full bottles in my collection

A beautiful Rose Oud combo scent which it took me a long time to understand its beauty. Smells exactly like how I would imagine a young arabic prince: extremely elegant, sophisticated and also bold This scent captivates a beautiful blend of high quality oud, rose, saffron and in the base, a smooth leather/suede. Nuclear performance, filled my entire apartment with 3 sprays and had 36h performance (im not joking) Perfectly unisex I would say, if it wasnt for the suede in it, would’ve maybe leaned masculine If you love oud fragrances, this is definitely worth to check out 10/10, one of the best oud fragrances I’ve ever tried for sure

Ok Mana, you win. Game over. Fit for a king. Nothing like it out there. Masterful blend, smooth, complex, elegant - and worth its weight in gold. Didn’t think oud/leather could come much better than Oud Stallion, but this truly is one of the most regal things your nose could ever get a whiff off. A week later after initial application, the sillage from my jacket is so darn good it beggars belief. The price is high, but then again you pay for what you get - quality and exclusivity - not many will ever smell this good. I want this poured into my coffin for when I depart this world because there’s no better way to leave.

Synthetic oud bumhole pong (not a problem for me) with delicate rose and some sort of pissy índole reminding me of narcissus or chamomile. It's sort of like Oud Silk Mood without the clinically pristine facet and with a more realistic seeming barnyard oud accord and a more spicy zesty shimmer from the ginger and olibanum I guess. It's nice but these scents are ten a penny. Or perhaps ten a grand. Update: the drydown gets aggressive and scratchy. It's too much, which I guess is in keeping with the brand. If you like fragrances that scream and choke people out, this is right up there.

The 500 individuals down voting Nishane Mana's similarity to LV Ombre Nomade are insane. I own a bottle of Ombre Nomade and it is among my favorite scents ever. Yet, even I can admit Nishane Mana is a SMOOTHER version of Ombre Nomade. There are SUBTLE differences, but this is VERY similar. The leather/oud accords in Mana is highly similar to the oud/incense accords in Ombre Nomade, while having a distinct leather aspect to it, but it subtle. The overall feeling is one of 90-95% similarity, with noticeably more smoothness in Mana. Unfortunately, they also share similar price points

There are like 4 or 5 people below saying this is synthetic oud lmao. If they really believe Christian, one of the kings of bringing eastern scents to the western world, would attach his name to a thousand dollar perfume that's synthetic, they obviously know nothing about perfume or oud. Nothing about the oud is synthetic or overly barnyard. They are just westernized to think synthetic oud is real. This is not only unique for a rose oud, but I would say it's the best one I own. It's also 35 percent oil concentration, hence the longevity and projection.

HOLY S**T, this is a sexy ass leather fragrance. A mastered piece of art that I fell in love with instantly. Opens almost airy from ginger and adds some spiciness that ignites your senses then the suede, oud and rose take over the show and collectively combine together to form a beautifully blended fragrance. Not one material is outshining the other, you can smell the REAL oud and it’s not overpowering at all but it will let you know it’s there. Def a 10/10 for me and I smell the similarities between LV Ombré Nomade but this is just better 🤷🏽♂️

I never thought I would want to smell like poop but yes. Super intense and dark, resinous, spicy + horse manure mixed with hay. Unisex but for mature people. Lasts for 2 days on skin (you can feel it after showering too), super strong projection. I would not dare wear it during day or in small spaces. It is magnificent but I will not be buying the full bottle because I refuse to pay this price, and I would not finish it in 2 lifetimes. IMHO perfumes like this should come in 10ml bottles - 30ml max.

Ahhhhh Mana, you are so good. This perfume has a very fare review section. Yes it is over priced, yes it smells like ombre nomade, yes it is very strong with eternal longevity. I also heard someone say it is linear, and this is also true, although I prefer the word reliable. But if you tried it and loved it, everything will make sense and none of the above can change that. This is a fragrance that I can never get sick of, and never regret the purchase.

Bought a decant for testing and was blown away. It's a big fragrance, really big. It's also pricey, but I have trouble finding fragrance that lasts any length of time on me, and this one does, so I got a bottle, and now I want to wear it all the time. Fabulous scent that the women where I get my hair cut just loved. And they told me they could still smell it after they were closed for two days. It's that big.

I feel like a broken record on fragrantica. THIS PERFUME IS ONE 45 PERCENT CONCENTRATION. So the price reflects that. Along with real Thai oud and is what contributes to the high price tag. Anyone who wears it and smells it on their clothes 2 days later will understand what I'm talking about. But keep spending 250 on jo molone colgnes that are 15 percent oil max and keep reapplying all day.

I can't with all these reviews? One is edp one is an extrait with almost triple the juice, nomade doesn't touch this in my opinion, to think this is more synthetic is laughable. Ugh Ps- just so everyone knows a lot of these brands competitors pay reviewers to shit on frags, so take what you read on fragrantica.com with a grain of salt. Most have never even put their nose to them

Very close to ombré nomade. Can’t be mad at the price with the quality that you are getting in Nishane! Over 30% concentration and real oud being used here. 12+ on longevity leaning masculine. This is more rounded and complete compared to ombre nomade. Beautiful presentation and bottle! You can pick up on Jomashop for a huge discount! Sample before purchasing.

It smells exactly like Ombré Nomade but I love this scent so it’s fine with me. It has the same Oud to Rose balance which makes it masculine leaning compared to other oud rose combinations. Owning both is very redundant though so I would skip on this and get LV Ombré Nomade instead since it comes in a bigger bottle and can be refilled at a cheaper price.