Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2009 EDP

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Patchouli Intense

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Patchouli Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Patchouli Intense opens with Orange, Lavender, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Rose, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Patchouli Intense carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, powerful, and utterly unique - this isn't for those who play it safe. Expect a polarising blend that’s either an instant signature or a hard pass. Definitely don't blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Edgy
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Patchouli 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear performance and strong sillage make it overwhelming for office or close quarters. However, its sophisticated and bold character, especially on warmer fabrics, suits formal events and dates, while its unique profile cuts through in casual settings.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

A complex beast, Patchouli Intense opens with a bracing, almost peppery greenness from geranium and lavender, brightened by a hint of orange. The heart introduces a vibrant, clean patchouli, far from the earthy or chocolatey type, woven with spicy cinnamon and a subtle rose. It settles into a refined, long-lasting dry-down of warm amber, creamy sandalwood, and a touch of vanilla, maintaining its distinctive aromatic edge throughout.

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