Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2018 EDP

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Néroli Intense

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Néroli Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Néroli Intense opens with Orange, Mandarin, Neroli, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Pittosporum, Petitgrain, and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Beeswax. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Néroli Intense carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper neroli powerhouse, divisive for some, but if you love a full-bodied, slightly sweet, and utterly distinctive orange blossom, you'll be smitten. It's a confident stunner.
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Néroli 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with a rich, intense neroli, make it a bit much for a formal office setting. However, its vibrant character and unique beeswax warmth are perfect for making an impression on a date or adding a touch of sophisticated flair to a casual outing.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Néroli Intense opens with a bright, sparkling burst of orange, mandarin, and rich neroli, instantly evoking sun-drenched groves. This radiant start is quickly tempered by an aromatic, green whisper of tarragon, preventing it from becoming overly sweet. As it settles, a lush heart of orange blossom and pittosporum emerges, softened by a prominent, almost nectar-like beeswax. The dry down introduces a subtle, earthy warmth with patchouli and a clean musk, grounding the luminous floral notes.

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