Nishane Afrika Olifant Extrait de Parfum – 50 ml Unisex Spray

Nishane’s Afrika Olifant, launched in 2015, is a bold and exotic Extrait de Parfum that captures the raw, wild essence of an African safari. Designed as a unisex fragrance, this 50 ml concentration is crafted for those who appreciate deep, animalic, and smoky scent profiles. The name “Afrika Olifant” (meaning elephant in Afrikaans) pays homage to the majestic wildlife and untamed landscapes of the continent, with the bottle’s gold label anchoring its inspiration to Cape Town.

The fragrance opens with a striking smoky herbal array built from top notes of ambergris, frankincense, myrrh, and labdanum. This resinous and incense-like introduction quickly evolves into a complex heart of castoreum, civet, leather, and oud. These heart notes deliver a rich, animalic atmosphere that remains sophisticated and wearable, evoking the dusty trails and ancient forests of the African wilderness without becoming overpowering. As an Extrait de Parfum, Afrika Olifant offers exceptional longevity and a dense, projecting sillage typical of high-concentration niche perfumery.

Visually, the bottle matches its intense character. Housed in a sleek, matte black square vessel, it features gold embossed lettering reading “AFRIKA-OLIFANT,” “NISHANE,” and “Extrait de Parfum.” The bottle is crowned with a distinctive, fluted metallic gold cap, sitting alongside a matching black presentation box adorned with gold typography and a subtle golden emblem on the side. Whether worn for evening occasions or layered in cooler climates, Afrika Olifant delivers a memorable, luxurious olfactory journey through the wild.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Nishane
• Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
• Volume: 50 ml (1.7 fl. oz.)
• Fragrance Family: Oriental Leather / Animalic
• Top Notes: Ambergris, Frankincense, Myrrh, Labdanum
• Heart Notes: Castoreum, Civet, Leather, Oud
• Target Audience: Unisex
• Launch Year: 2015