Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2025 EDP

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Crème Ébène

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Crème Ébène is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Crème Ébène opens with Spicy, Jasmine, Cardamom, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Date and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Musk, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Crème Ébène carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Nicolai aimed for a Middle Eastern allure, but Crème Ébène is either a creamy, smoky masterpiece or a synthetic woody assault, depending on who you ask. Brace yourself for intensity - it's certainly not for the faint-hearted.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Crème Ébène Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
79%
Sweet
59%
Powdery
53%
Vanilla
52%
Leather
50%

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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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, as noted by several reviewers, make Crème Ébène too overpowering for an office environment. However, the dark, creamy, and spicy nature, with hints of a sensual cumin, makes it an ideal pick for a mysterious and confident date night or a formal winter event where you want to make a statement.

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About

Crème Ébène opens with a powerful, spiced embrace of saffron, cardamom, and cumin, quickly deepening into a smoky, almost leathery woods. The heart reveals a rich, almost caramelised date note, adding a nuanced sweetness. As it settles, papyrus and cedar provide a substantial woody backbone, softened by a luxurious vanilla and earth-bound patchouli, leaving a trail of deep, creamy woods with an intriguing dark edge.

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