Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2014 EDP

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Cuir Cuba Intense

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Cuir Cuba Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Cuir Cuba Intense opens with Lemon, Star Anise, Licorice, and Mint, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Tobacco. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Cuir Cuba Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent, loved by those who crave unusual tobacco and licorice combinations, and intensely disliked by those who find it challenging and discordant. Definitely not a blind buy, but a unique masterpiece to others.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Cuir Cuba 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for intimate settings, while the complex and unique tobacco-licorice profile leans towards more considered occasions. Some find it strong in the opening, making it less ideal for the office.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Cuir Cuba Intense opens with a bracing, almost balsamic burst of star anise, licorice, and mint, brightened by a whisper of lemon. As it settles, a floral heart of lavender, magnolia, and ylang-ylang mingles with earthy spices like cumin and coriander. The dry down is a rich, complex blend of sweet pipe tobacco, dry hay, and a subtle animatic civet, all grounded by patchouli and cedar. It's a journey from fresh spice to warm, alluring depth with a hint of sweetness.

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