Nectar Olfactif 2024 Extrait

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Melipona

by Serge de Oliveira

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Nectar Olfactif Melipona is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Serge de Oliveira. Melipona opens with Vanilla, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood and Amber, and dries down to a base of Musk. Nectar Olfactif's Melipona carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a beautifully smooth, airy vanilla that sadly suffers from performance issues despite its alluring qualities. Many find it too fleeting, likening it to expensive flavoured water, so sample before committing - especially at this price point.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Subtle
  • Sensual
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Melipona Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Vanilla100%
Heartas listed
Amber54%
Cashmere Wood46%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and simple, pleasant vanilla DNA make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. It could work for intimate dates due to its sensual warmth, but its weak performance would limit its impact in formal settings.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Melipona opens with a soft, inviting vanilla, soon joined by a subtle cashmere wood that adds a delicate, almost ethereal quality. As it settles, a warm, powdery amber emerges, blending seamlessly with a persistent, creamy vanilla and hints of clean musk. The overall effect is a luxurious, gently sweet embrace.

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