Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2024 EDP

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Macaron Bourbon

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Macaron Bourbon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Macaron Bourbon opens with Davana, Almond, and Rum, settles into a heart of Rose, Cinnamon, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Macaron Bourbon carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive and misnamed, this scent is far more about a boozy, spicy rose than any macaron. A challenging wear for some, a surprisingly elegant and addictive floral for others, but certainly not a blind-buy safe gourmand.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Macaron Bourbon 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intense sillage and syrupy, boozy character make it less suitable for office or casual wear. This is a rich, warm scent that truly shines in a date night or formal setting, especially in cooler weather.

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
  • 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

Opening with a boozy splash of rum and a hint of bitter almond, this fragrance quickly blossoms into a jammy, sweet rose, bolstered by warm spices like clove and cinnamon. As it settles, a sweet caramel and vanilla undertone emerges, grounded by earthy patchouli and soft musk. It's a journey from spirited floral to a deep, spiced sweetness.

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Where to buy

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