Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur 1993 EDP

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Vanille Intense

by Patricia de Nicolaï

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Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur Vanille Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1993, created by Patricia de Nicolaï. Vanille Intense opens with Orange and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Cinnamon, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Amber. Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur's Vanille Intense carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This isn't your average sweet vanilla; it's a divisive, complex beast that shifts dramatically. You'll either get a smoky, bitter, sophisticated vanilla dream or a boozy, sharp, scrub-it-off nightmare. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Vanille Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange57%
Orange Blossom43%
Heartas listed
Vanilla35%
Immortelle34%
Cinnamon31%
Baseas listed
Amber100%

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
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:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and complex, evolving scent make it a strong contender for dates and formal events, offering depth without being overwhelming. While too intense for sports, it can work for casual wear if applied lightly, but its intensity might be a bit much for a typical 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

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

Vanille Intense opens with a bright, zesty burst of orange and orange blossom, quickly introducing its namesake vanilla. This isn't a simple dessert vanilla though; it's often described as smoky, bitter, or even boozy, underpinned by a warm, spicy cinnamon. The intriguing immortelle note adds a unique, slightly camphoric or maple-syrup facet, evolving into a rich, deep amber drydown that clings beautifully to the skin.

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