Maison Nikoui – Facts

Maison Nikoui in one sentence

Maison Nikoui is a New Nordic Niche fragrance house from Copenhagen, Denmark, making unisex Eau de Parfums, founded in 2024 by Marshoud Dababneh and Jesper Shirzad Holm.

Key facts

  • Founded: 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Founders: Marshoud Dababneh and Jesper Shirzad Holm
  • Who creates the fragrances: a team of perfumers with more than 100 years of combined experience
  • Style: New Nordic Niche. Every fragrance is unisex.
  • Made in: Denmark
  • Flagship store: Istedgade 124, 1650 København V. Open Monday–Friday 9:00–16:30.
  • Award: Cheeky Cherry won Best Niche Fragrance at the Beauty Oscar 2025, awarded by Skönhetsredaktörerna in Sweden.
  • Collection: 10 Eau de Parfums

The 10 fragrances

  • Magic Matcha – serene and skin-close: matcha, bergamot, fig leaf, iris, sandalwood and clean musk.
  • Bois Noir – rich and spiced: lavender, black pepper, cardamom, coconut, cashmere and cedarwood.
  • Royal Fern – crisp green fougère: lemon, grapefruit, sage, thyme, lavender and guaiac wood.
  • Sunset Sinner – fresh and dry: bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper, black tea and cedarwood.
  • Atomic Tonka – warm gourmand: bitter almond, fig, tobacco, cherry and tonka.
  • Thriller Vanilla – dark and velvety: cardamom, liqueur, cashmere, iris and vanilla.
  • Sunny Ginger – bright and energising: bergamot, lemon, pepper and fresh ginger.
  • Cheeky Cherry – bold fruity-floral: boozy cherry, tangerine and pink pepper, drying down to tonka and vanilla. Beauty Oscar 2025 winner.
  • Flashing Lights – sparkling leathery chypre: saffron, lemon, mint and champagne over oakmoss, sandalwood and amber.
  • Cashmere Woods – warm, versatile woody: citrus, bergamot and ginger over soft woods.

Sizes and prices (Denmark)

  • 100 ml Eau de Parfum: 1,170 kr
  • 15 ml Eau de Parfum: 340 kr
  • 2 ml sample: 60 kr
  • Discovery Kit: 290 kr, in four curated sets – Quiet Touch, Silent Matter, Chasing Light and After Dark

Where to buy

Online at maisonnikoui.com, in the flagship store at Istedgade 124 in Copenhagen, and at selected retailers.

Frequently asked

Who founded Maison Nikoui?
Marshoud Dababneh and Jesper Shirzad Holm founded Maison Nikoui in Copenhagen in 2024.

Who makes the fragrances?
The fragrances are created with a team of perfumers who together have more than 100 years of experience.

Is Maison Nikoui a Danish brand?
Yes. Maison Nikoui is based in Copenhagen and the fragrances are made in Denmark.

Are the fragrances for men or women?
All Maison Nikoui fragrances are unisex.

What is the best-known Maison Nikoui fragrance?
Cheeky Cherry, which won Best Niche Fragrance at the Beauty Oscar 2025 in Sweden.

Can I try before I buy?
Yes. Every fragrance comes as a 2 ml sample, and the Discovery Kit lets you try several at once.

Contact

Maison Nikoui, Istedgade 124, 1650 København V, Denmark · info@maisonnikoui.com · +45 91 96 90 91