Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2019 EDP

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Baikal Leather Intense

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Baikal Leather Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Baikal Leather Intense opens with Yuzu, Pepper, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Leather, Birch Tar, Rose, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Baikal Leather Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Don't let the 'Intense' fool you. This isn't your traditional in-your-face leather. It's a divisive scent; some find it a sophisticated, soft leather floral, while others are baffled by its subtlety, expecting something bolder. Definitely one to try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Elegant
  • Masculine
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Baikal Leather 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its moderate projection and refined, soft leather-floral profile, it's very suitable for office wear. While pleasant, it might lack the 'oomph' for a formal event unless you prefer a subtle statement, and its delicate nature means it's not well suited for sport.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Baikal Leather Intense opens with a bright, zesty spark of yuzu and a hint of peppery saffron before gracefully settling into its distinctive heart. A soft, buttery leather is woven through a delicate tapestry of powdery iris and violet, with a subtle whisper of rose. The base grounds it with warm, earthy woods like vetiver and guaiac, softened by musk and a touch of tonka, creating an airy, refined leather experience.

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