YANI India
The smell in short
Main smell: patchouli and musky. It opens with blackcurrant and velvet, moves to coconut blossom and honey and dries down to patchouli and suede.
- Came out
- 2025
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
India 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
A closer look at YANI India
YANI is the house behind India.
Will people notice India?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Givenchy Gentleman 1974 and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros spread further.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Chloé Nomade and Givenchy Gentleman 1974 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and suede are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best season for India
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
YANI perfumes worth knowing
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Ruby in Tehran, Iran and Kashan Elixir.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is patchouli (100%), followed by musky and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy patchouli and musky smells and notes like coconut blossom and patchouli. Less obvious notes include bergamot, rose and silk. Perfume fans rate it 3.69 out of 5.
India dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Chloé Nomade (5 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (5 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (4 shared notes) and Paloma Picasso (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did India come out?
It came out in 2025.
Is India unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.