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Eau de parfum
Nayassia Shahryar
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
The Character and History of the Fragrance
Nayassia Shahryar is a niche unisex fragrance launched in 2022 by the French house Nayassia.
This eau de parfum belongs to the Plumes d’Orient collection, whose name evokes Eastern aesthetics, precious materials and the art of expressive fragrance compositions.
Shahryar continues this idea by combining spicy richness, noble woods and a soft ambery depth.
The Nayassia brand was founded in France in 2019 and builds its identity around a passion for the art of perfumery.
In Shahryar, this emotional DNA is especially apparent: the fragrance feels composed, luxurious and confident, yet is not limited to an exclusively masculine or feminine interpretation.
Its character changes depending on skin temperature, the weather and the wearer’s individual perception.
Olfactive Profile and Development
The fragrance belongs to the oriental, floral, fruity and gourmand families.
It also reveals ambery, woody, spicy, green, musky and earthy-mossy nuances, creating a layered and well-balanced composition.
The opening greets you with cool green lavender, dry nutmeg and radiant saffron.
This is an energetic beginning with a spicy shimmer: it quickly establishes the fragrance’s distinctive silhouette and adds a seductive Eastern accent to the composition.
As it develops, the spices soften, while the contrast between velvety rose and deep oud comes to the fore.
The heart of Nayassia Shahryar is built around an expressive rose-and-oud duo.
The floral accord does not feel frivolous: it is shaded by a dark woody texture, creating an impression of expensive fabric, warmed wood and a delicate spicy smoke.
In the drydown, the composition becomes smoother and warmer thanks to ambroxan, musk, patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss.
Sillage and Wearability
Shahryar is described as having very strong sillage, so the fragrance is designed to make a noticeable, striking impression.
It is well suited to evenings, formal occasions, cool weather and situations when you want to highlight your individuality.
In hot weather, its intense character may call for especially careful application.
Its unisex positioning makes the perfume appealing to those who enjoy combining rose with oud, spices and dry woody notes.
On some skin, it may appear more floral and ambery; on others, more austere, resinous-woody and mossy.
No recommended number of sprays for skin or clothing has been specified, so it is best to adjust the dosage gradually, starting with a small amount.
Shahryar in the Nayassia Collection
Shahryar stands out among oriental fragrances not because of a single note, but because of its combination of contrasts.
Here, the freshness of lavender meets the heat of saffron, rose meets dark oud, and a dry green-mossy base meets contemporary ambery softness.
This structure makes the perfume simultaneously elegant, seductive and versatile enough for different looks.
Those drawn to a rich woody-oriental aesthetic may want to explore Tiziana Terenzi Mirach, and also compare Shahryar with compositions centered on vanilla, oud and oriental woody accords.
At the same time, Nayassia retains its own signature: a spicy opening, a rose-and-oud heart and a very powerful, memorable finish.
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