BERBERA
Berbera by Nissaba is a rich, resinous amber fragrance blending precious incense from Somaliland with aromatic elemi, nutmeg, and black pepper over a warm heart of myrrh and a deep, smoky opoponax base.
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Berbera by Nissaba celebrates the treasured aromatic resins of Somaliland through a powerful composition of incense, spices, and warm amber. Named after the historic port on the Horn of Africa, the fragrance draws inspiration from the region's long tradition of harvesting precious gums used in perfumery. The opening introduces spicy incense extracts, brightened by aromatic elemi, nutmeg, and black pepper. At its heart, warm myrrh intertwines with leathery, powdery facets of incense, creating a sophisticated resinous richness.
As the fragrance develops, smoky incense gums and precious opoponax create a deep, enveloping warmth with subtle amber nuances. Mysterious, elegant, and beautifully textured, Berbera offers an immersive exploration of sacred resins and the extraordinary natural materials that have shaped fragrance traditions for centuries.
All Notes: Spicy Incense Extract, Elemi, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Leathery Incense, Myrrh, Pyrogenic Incense Gums, Opoponax, Amber.
Spicy Incense Extract
Elemi
Nutmeg
Black Pepper
Leathery Incense
Myrrh
Pyrogenic Incense Gums
Opoponax
Amber
Nissaba
Nissaba was founded to support local communities involved in the cultivation and harvesting of perfume plants around the world, helping them sustain and grow their livelihoods.
In practice, the brand sponsors young agri-entrepreneurs to implement advanced and sustainable farming techniques for perfume plants, and with the planting of valuable local trees that can provide income, food, energy, shade, or natural inputs. These actions are conducted in association with local schools of agriculture, in developing countries.
These actions generate social and environmental benefits while also ensuring the quality and traceability of the natural ingredients at the heart of Nissaba fragrances
Gourmand
Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.