The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Niji, meaning 'rainbow' in Japanese, is the name Masaki Matsushima chose for this 2025 release composed by Leonardo Lucheze. The fragrance draws its inspiration from the idea of diverse elements coming together to create something beautiful, like the gentle arc that bridges sky and earth. The composition weaves together fruity vibrance, luminous florals, and a warm, enveloping base of Cashmeran, ambroxan, tonka bean, and vanilla absolute, taking the wearer through a shifting sensory landscape as the fragrance unfolds. Designed for the elegant, young woman who finds beauty in the unexpected, a soul drawn to the effortless harmony of nature.
The marine watery notes paired with solar jasmine create an interesting tension in this composition. Cashmeran and ambroxan provide that warm, skin-close base that makes the fragrance linger. Tonka bean absolute and vanilla absolute add a creamy richness that rounds everything out, creating a soft, enveloping quality that feels intimate and close. The overall impression is not a loud fragrance, but one that stays near, revealing itself gradually as the wearer moves through their day.
The evolution
The opening hits with mandarin oil, melon, cherry, and pear, that bright, juicy immediacy that draws you in. The fruity notes feel fresh and inviting, almost tart in the best way. As the fragrance develops, the marine notes emerge and weave through the remaining fruit, creating a sensation reminiscent of fruit salad by the sea. The floral heart unfolds gently: lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, and rose oil make their appearance, the notes delicate but grounded by the aquatic backdrop. The drydown settles into cashmeran, ambroxan, tonka bean, and vanilla, a soft, warm finish that lingers close to the skin for hours, revealing itself in quiet waves as time passes.
Cultural impact
The fragrance sits in that summer aquatic-floral space, but the cashmeran and ambroxan base give it a warmth that makes it feel approachable rather than strictly seasonal. There's a softness to how it wears, hovering close to the skin in a way that feels natural and unforced. The overall impression is one of delicate elegance, a fragrance that communicates through presence rather than projection.
