Nancy Meiland Parfums 2014 EDP

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Aquilaria

by Nancy Meiland

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Nancy Meiland Parfums Aquilaria is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Nancy Meiland. Aquilaria opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, Saffron, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Oud, Guaiac Wood, Birch, and Oakmoss. Nancy Meiland Parfums's Aquilaria carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Aquilaria is a deep, woody rose with a masculine lean that demands attention. It's not a shy scent, but one that confidently wraps you in its resinous embrace.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Woody
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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Aquilaria Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on fresh spicy, woody and leather - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its deep, resinous, and woody character, Aquilaria is best suited for evenings and formal events. While potent, it's a bit much for the office but could work casually if applied lightly.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a peppery punch and a bright bergamot zest, quickly settling into a robust heart of jammy rose, earthy tea, and spicy saffron, underscored by aromatic juniper. The base unfurls a rich tapestry of leathery castoreum and oud, smoky birch, and balsamic labdanum, all softened by a hint of vanilla. A truly complex, woody rose that feels both ancient and utterly modern.

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