Score

88/100

Nishane

Hundred Silent Ways

Extrait2016

“Golden threads of saffron woven through a rose garden — luxury distilled to silence.”

white floral

vanilla

powdery

Nishane's 2016 launch in the Shadow Play collection — a white-floral-vanilla unisex composition. Tuberose, peach, and mandarin at the top, a gardenia-jasmine-orris heart, and a vanilla-sandalwood-vetiver base. Performs strongest in fall and winter, day-or-evening, with strong projection.

$135–$190Fair value

Check Price on Amazon Also at FragranceNet →

The take

What works

●Saffron-rose-oud trifecta in a streamlined, wearable format
●Exceptional longevity
●Eastern opulence without the challenging aspects

Trade-offs

●Saffron may smell medicinal on some skin types
●Heavy for casual or daytime use

More from Nishane

All 16

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

6–8 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. Leans feminine.

When

Spring, 86%, best
Summer, 49%
Fall, 100%, best
Winter, 90%, best
Day, 88%, best
Night, 85%, best

Occasions

EverydayOffice Date nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

Featured in

Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks

Best Nishane Perfumes for Women

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hundred Silent Ways smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Opium (51%), Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Pretty Peony (100%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Hundred Silent Ways last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Hundred Silent Ways?

Hundred Silent Ways is best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Hundred Silent Ways worth it?

At $135–$190, yes for this tier. Saffron-rose-oud trifecta in a streamlined, wearable format. Exceptional longevity.