Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 1989 EDP

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Odalisque

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Odalisque is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1989. Odalisque opens with Citrus, Bergamot, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Oakmoss, Jasmine, Iris, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Odalisque carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This isn't just a perfume; it's a statement. Odalisque is a classic, polarising white floral chypre that's either 'hauntingly beautiful' or a 'cat pee' nightmare. If you're after something unique, sophisticated, and a bit melancholy, this might be your new signature. But sample first, darling, because this one's a wild card.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Cool
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Odalisque Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Tangerine35%
Citrus33%
Bergamot32%
Heartas listed
Jasmine28%
Oakmoss28%
Lily of the Valley26%
Iris18%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its sophisticated, 'old-school' floral chypre nature and moderate projection, Odalisque is most fitting for formal events or evening dates where elegance is key. Its unique character might be overpowering for casual wear and definitely too much for sport, though some find it office-appropriate in small doses.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Odalisque opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and tangerine, quickly giving way to a cool, crisp garden of lily of the valley and jasmine. An earthy undertone of oakmoss grounds the fresh florals, lending a classic, almost melancholic depth, while subtle orris root adds a powdery, refined touch. It dries down to a musky embrace, retaining a sophisticated, green floral character.

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