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Fragrance / 2025

YANI

Griffin

Name: Griffin
Brand: YANI
Rating: 7 (1 reviews)

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7.0/ 101 rating

LeatherSweetEarthy

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Fragrance / 2025

YANI

Griffin

UNISEX

7.0/ 101 rating

LeatherSweetEarthy

Smoky

anis

Released: 2025
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Eliza Tzedakis

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The notes

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The character

Leather

Sweet

Earthy

Smoky

anis

aromatic

balsamic

soft spicy

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Frequently asked

What does Griffin by YANI smell like?+

Griffin by YANI features a layered composition opening with Pepper, Smoke, and Olibanum at the top, Leather, Cypress, and Licorice at the heart, Vetiver and Cedar in the base. The overall character is leather, sweet, earthy.

What are the notes in Griffin?+

Top notes: Pepper, Smoke, Olibanum, and Resin. Heart notes: Leather, Cypress, and Licorice. Base notes: Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Griffin for men or women?+

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

Who created Griffin?+

Griffin was created by Eliza Tzedakis for YANI.

When was Griffin released?+

Griffin by YANI was launched in 2025.

What fragrances are similar to Griffin?+

Fragrances similar to Griffin include Griffin by Mad Parfumeur, Griffin by Mendes Perfumes, Alexander by Athena Fragrances, XYRA by ZENO, based on shared notes and scent profile.

Griffin by YANI is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Griffin was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Eliza Tzedakis. Top notes are Smoke, Olibanum, Pepper and Resin; middle notes are Licorice, Leather and Cypress; base notes are Vetiver, Leather and Cedar. Griffin is inspired by the ancient stone reliefs of Persepolis — lion-bodied, eagle-headed guardians protecting royal treasures. These mythical beings represent strength that unites earth and sky. This masculine fragrance embodies that duality: fiery spices, smoky resins, deep woods, and a commanding presence that echoes the valor of ancient Persian heroes. Top Notes: Pepper, Smoky Notes, Resin, Olibanum Middle Notes: Leather, Licorice, Cypress Wood Base Notes: Leather, Vetiver, Cedar Griffin — a powerful woody-aromatic signature crafted for men who carry the legacy of ancient Persian strength into the modern world.