Nicki Minaj 2014 EDP

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Onika

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Nicki Minaj Onika is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Onika opens with Pear, settles into a heart of Water Lily, Osmanthus, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane, Musk, and Cedar. Nicki Minaj's Onika carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Onika is a divisive little number. Some adore its sugary, fruity yumminess, while others find it screechy and juvenile. Just don't expect it to stick around all day - you'll be reapplying this one within a few hours if you want it to last.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Bold
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Onika Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear100%
Heartas listed
Orchid33%
Osmanthus33%
Water Lily33%
Baseas listed
Sugar Cane48%
Musk28%
Cedar24%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, light, and sweet nature makes it perfect for casual wear, often described as a 'refresher'. However, its limited longevity and mild sillage mean it's not ideal for formal events or dates where you want a scent that lasts and projects.

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

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

Onika bursts forward with a vibrant, juicy pear, sweetened by an undeniable gourmand edge that some describe as 'buttery' or 'caramelised'. Floral heart notes of osmanthus, orchid, and water lily add a fresh, aquatic lightness, preventing it from becoming cloying. The base settles into a soft, sugary warmth with hints of cedar and musk, offering a clean, comforting skin scent.

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