Molinard 2017 Edt

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Le Rêve Nirmala

by Mathieu Nardin

Molinard Le Rêve Nirmala is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Mathieu Nardin. Le Rêve Nirmala opens with Peach, Almond, Magnolia, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Orchid, and Fruity, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Praline, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Molinard's Le Rêve Nirmala carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive gourmand. Some rave about its rich, cosy chocolate and fruit blend, while others find it a messy, cheap-smelling headache. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so definitely don't blind buy.
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  • Sweet
  • Gourmand
  • Cozy
  • Bold
  • Powdery
Le Rêve Nirmala Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13%
Floral 24%
Fruity 19%
Green 3%
Sweet 40%
Warm 6%
Woody 8%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 1%
Fresh 10%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Fruity
84%
Floral
60%
Powdery
58%
Citrus
58%

Notes

Top Notes

Almond 22% Peach 22% Mandarin 20% Magnolia 18% Bergamot 18%

Heart Notes

Fruity 37% Orchid 24% Violet 21% Rose 19%

Base Notes

Vanilla 23% Dark Chocolate 22% Praline 20% Patchouli 20% Sandalwood 14%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its strong sillage and rich, sweet, and powdery accords, this isn't really an office scent; it's too much for close quarters. However, its longevity and sensual nature make it a great choice for dates or casual outings, though the sweetness might be overwhelming for very formal settings.

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Le Rêve Nirmala opens with a dizzying rush of sweet peach, almond, and mandarin, brightened by magnolia and bergamot. The heart reveals a fruity floral bouquet with rose, violet, and orchid, before settling into a deeply indulgent base of dark chocolate, praline, vanilla, and grounding patchouli and sandalwood. It's a complex, sweet, and powdery journey that doesn't hold back.

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