The smell in short
It smells mostly fruity and sweet. Orange and bergamot at the top, raspberry and plum in the middle and sandalwood and tonka bean at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Vain & Naive notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Nishane Vain & Naive EDP
Vain & Naive EDP comes from Nishane. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €156. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Clandestine Angel Heart but less than Omanluxury Paramour.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Jil Sander #4 is a better fit.
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Who will like Vain & Naive
The strongest accord is fruity (100%), followed by sweet and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy fruity and sweet smells and notes like raspberry and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include rose and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
Vain & Naive sillage
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Clandestine Angel Heart and Mugler A*Men. Base notes like sandalwood and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Vain & Naive dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Clandestine Angel Heart (10 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (10 shared notes), Omanluxury Paramour (10 shared notes) and Jil Sander #4 (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander #4 starts from €75.
More questions
Can I wear Vain & Naive to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.
When did Vain & Naive come out?
It came out in 2018.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.