Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2016 EDP

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Incense Oud

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Incense Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Incense Oud opens with Artemisia, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Oud, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Castoreum, and Incense. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Incense Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Beastly bold, complex, and luxurious, but some find it hard to wear, even a bit challenging. Definitely not for the faint of heart or those who prefer something subtle.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
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Incense Oud 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its beastly projection and longevity, Incense Oud is generally too overwhelming for an office setting. It's better suited for cooler evenings, especially dates or formal events where its luxurious, bold character can shine without dominating the space.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Incense Oud kicks off with a sharp, herbal artemisia, quickly diving into a deep, woody heart where dry oud, earthy cypriol, and a hint of rose intertwine with spicy coriander. The base then unfurls with smoky incense, warm amber, and sensual castoreum, creating a profoundly animalic and musky drydown. It's an evolving journey through rich, resinous woods and a distinct, almost wild, character.

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