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 Notes, 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.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Crème Ébène 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:
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.

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

  • 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

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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