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China by YANI (2025): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/YANI/China

China by YANI

Fragrance / 2025

China

UNISEX

7.0/ 101 rating

WoodyFruitySweet

aromatic

fresh spicy

Released: 2025
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Anne-Louise Gautier

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Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Sichuan Pepper Mulberry

Heart notes

Osmanthus White Musk Rice Bran

Base notes

Ink Styrax Indian Sandalwood Silk

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Fruity

Sweet

aromatic

fresh spicy

lactonic

musky

savory

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How it wears+

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7.0/10

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Frequently asked

What does China by YANI smell like?+

China by YANI features a layered composition opening with Sichuan Pepper and Mulberry at the top, Osmanthus, White Musk, and Rice at the heart, Ink, Styrax, and Indian Sandalwood in the base. The overall character is woody, fruity, sweet.

What are the notes in China?+

Top notes: Sichuan Pepper and Mulberry. Heart notes: Osmanthus, White Musk, Rice, and Bran. Base notes: Ink, Styrax, Indian Sandalwood, and Silk.

Is China for men or women?+

China by YANI is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created China?+

China was created by Anne-Louise Gautier for YANI.

When was China released?+

China by YANI was launched in 2025.

What fragrances are similar to China?+

Fragrances similar to China include India by YANI, Uzbekistan by YANI, Iran by YANI, Venetian by YANI, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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China by YANI is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. China was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Anne-Louise Gautier. Top notes are mulberry and Sichuan Pepper; middle notes are Rice, Bran, White Musk and Osmanthus; base notes are Silk, mulberry, Ink, Indian Sandalwood and Styrax. China by YANI is an oriental spicy fragrance introduced in 2025 as part of the Silk Road Collection. Created by Anne-Louise Gautier, the scent draws inspiration from Xi’an, reflecting the historical connections between China and the wider world. The fragrance offers a warm and musky profile, bridging Eastern and Western influences.