Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 2008 EDP

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Sacrebleu Intense

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Sacrebleu Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Sacrebleu Intense opens with Red Fruits, Fruity Notes, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, Carnation, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Sacrebleu Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Sacrebleu Intense is divisive: some hail it as a masterful, complex oriental with a touch of vintage flair, a classic Guerlain meets Poison. Others find it an overpowering cinnamon candle, a synthetic bubblegum mess, or just too '80s and sweet. Try before you buy, obviously!
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
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Sacrebleu Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes41%
Red Fruits32%
Mandarin28%
Heartas listed
Tuberose29%
Cinnamon26%
Jasmine23%
Carnation22%
Baseas listed
Tonka Bean18%
Vanilla17%
Peru Balsam16%
Frankincense13%
Patchouli13%
Sandalwood12%
Woody Notes11%

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
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intensity and projection make it less suitable for office environments, risking being cloying. However, its opulent, warm spicy, and amber characteristics, with significant longevity, make it ideal for cold weather, formal events, and intimate date nights. It's too heavy for casual daytime wear or anything physical.

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

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 vivid burst of red berries and bright mandarin, quickly giving way to a rich heart of creamy tuberose, jasmine, and a prominent spicy kick of cinnamon and carnation. The base settles into a warm, balsamic embrace of vanilla, tonka bean, and exotic frankincense, grounded by earthy patchouli and smooth sandalwood.

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