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Perfumes like Ani

Nishane Ani is unisex, about €250–400 for a full bottle. Ginger, cardamom and vanilla, warm and cosy. Notes: ginger, cardamom, pink pepper, blackcurrant, vanilla, sandalwood. Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe.

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1. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Eau Duelle

   Vanilla carried on a spice caravan, dry tea and incense rather than dessert. Shares vanilla, pink pepper, cardamom with Ani.

   Notes: vanilla, pink pepper, cardamom, black tea, incense · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
2. Roja ParfumsUltra-nicheFor men€€€€
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   Enigma Pour Homme

   Cognac, ginger and tobacco, a private members' club. Shares ginger, vanilla, sandalwood with Ani.

   Notes: cognac, ginger, tobacco, vanilla, sandalwood, black pepper, heliotrope · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. ByredoNicheUnisex€€€
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   Seven Veils

   Vanilla and carrot seed with ylang, seven layers of warm silk. Shares pink pepper, vanilla, sandalwood with Ani.

   Notes: pink pepper, carrot seed, vanilla, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, patchouli · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe
4. Atelier des OrsNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Lune Féline

   Vanilla and cinnamon under a full moon, feline and warm. Shares vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood with Ani.

   Notes: vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, benzoin, sandalwood, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
5. Parfums MDCIUltra-nicheFor men€€€€€
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   Invasion Barbare

   Lavender, ginger and vanilla, a sophisticated barbarian. Shares ginger, cardamom, vanilla with Ani.

   Notes: lavender, ginger, cardamom, vanilla, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
6. XerjoffNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Starlight

   Cinnamon, cardamom and rum with leather, a warm winter night. Shares cardamom, vanilla with Ani.

   Notes: cinnamon, cardamom, rum, vanilla, leather · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
7. Maison Francis KurkdjianNicheUnisex€€€
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   Aqua Vitae

   Sparkling mandarin and blackcurrant with a hint of vanilla, sunny joy. Shares blackcurrant, vanilla, sandalwood with Ani.

   Notes: mandarin, blackcurrant, vanilla, woods, lemon, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
8. Parfums de MarlyNicheFor men€€€€
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   Layton

   Apple, lavender and vanilla, polished and charming. Shares vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood with Ani.

   Notes: apple, lavender, geranium, vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe

Similar and cheaper

1. D.S. & DurgaUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Pistachio

   Pistachio and praline with vanilla, a gelato shop. Shares vanilla, cardamom with Ani.

   Notes: pistachio, praline, vanilla, cardamom, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
2. BDK ParfumsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Rouge Smoking

   Cherry, vanilla and almond in red lipstick. Shares pink pepper, vanilla with Ani.

   Notes: cherry, pink pepper, vanilla, heliotrope, tonka, bergamot, musk · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   Five O'Clock au Gingembre

   English tea time with ginger, honey and cocoa. Shares ginger with Ani.

   Notes: ginger, black tea, honey, cocoa, bergamot, pepper · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
4. Etat Libre d'OrangeNicheUnisex€€€
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   Like This

   Pumpkin, ginger and immortelle, a cosy autumn kitchen. Shares ginger with Ani.

   Notes: pumpkin, ginger, immortelle, tangerine, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.