Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2017 Parfum

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Patchouli Sublime

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Patchouli Sublime is a Parfum launched in 2017, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Patchouli Sublime opens with Lavender, Coriander, and Peppermint, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, Clove, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Patchouli Sublime carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a serious, refined patchouli, dialling down the usual earthy funk for something altogether more polished. Lovers of classic masculinity will find a lot to adore here.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Woody
  • Clean
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Patchouli Sublime 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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its eternal longevity and strong sillage, coupled with its elegant and serious character, make it less suited for casual or sporty wear. It's a perfect fit for formal events and dates, offering a sophisticated presence without being overtly loud for an office setting.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint
  • Peppermint Mentha Piperita Oil from Peppermint
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of peppermint and lavender, creating an immediate sense of sophisticated cleanliness. As it settles, a nuanced heart of rose, geranium, and a touch of incense emerges, adding a refined floral depth without losing its masculine edge. The dry-down is where the 'sublime' really kicks in, with a prominent, yet smooth, patchouli softened by warm amber, musk, and a subtle tobacco leaf accord, delivering an enduring, elegant earthiness.

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