Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2015 EDP

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Ambre Cashmere Intense

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Ambre Cashmere Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Ambre Cashmere Intense opens with Citron, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Iris, Violet, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Ambre Cashmere Intense carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a properly polarising amber, adored by some for its elegant, cashmere-soft embrace and absolutely slated by others for its challenging opening. Patience is a virtue here, as its glorious drydown is worth the wait for many.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Elegant
  • Classic
Ambre Cashmere Intense 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, comforting amber-powdery accords make it well-suited for cooler weather and intimate settings like dates or casual meet-ups. While often considered office-appropriate due to its understated elegance, its intensity means it’s not ideal for formal events or sports.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Ambre Cashmere Intense opens with a sharp, peppery burst of citron and mandarin, quickly mellowing into a powdery heart of soft violet and earthy orris, spiced with a hint of clove. The drydown unveils a luxurious, warm amber cocoon, blending creamy vanilla, balsamic benzoin, and rich labdanum with grounding wood and musk, creating a sophisticated and comforting aura.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October


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