Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2010 EDP

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Kiss Me Tender

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Kiss Me Tender is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Kiss Me Tender opens with Orange Blossom, Star Anise, and Almond, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Opoponax. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Kiss Me Tender carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Kiss Me Tender is a truly unique, love-it-or-hate-it gourmand with an unusual fresh, minty edge. While some are enamoured by its sweet, powdery almond cookie charm, others find it a chaotic, cloying mess or an outright disappointment. Proceed with caution and a healthy dose of curiosity.
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  • Cozy
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Gourmand
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Kiss Me Tender 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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for dates, offering a comforting yet sensual aura without overpowering. While too sweet and distinctive for most formal or office settings, it could work for casual wear if applied lightly.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

Imagine stepping into a whimsical bakery where orange blossom and star anise intertwine with sweet, slightly bitter almond. The heart unfolds with a warm, spicy embrace of cinnamon and clove, softened by the creamy, tropical touch of ylang-ylang and powdery heliotrope. It settles into a comforting base of vanilla and opoponax, grounded by a subtle musk that hints at spiced cookies and fluffy confections, all with an intriguing fresh, almost mentholated twist.

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