Niki de Saint Phalle 1982 EDT

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Niki de Saint Phalle

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Niki de Saint Phalle Niki de Saint Phalle is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1982. Niki de Saint Phalle opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Peach, and Mint, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Sandalwood. Niki de Saint Phalle's Niki de Saint Phalle carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This 80s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it chypre. It's a bold, green beast with a cult following, but some find it challenging and dated. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for oakmoss and a punchy attitude.
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Niki de Saint Phalle Eau de Toilette 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its strong sillage and potent character make it less suitable for the office, where it could be overwhelming. However, its unique and mysterious aura works well for dates or more casual settings where you want to make a confident statement. It's too heavy for sport and its retro charm doesn't align with modern formal events as much as other options.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Niki de Saint Phalle opens with a bracing blast of green notes, mint, and wormwood, softened briefly by peach before diving headfirst into its woody, earthy core. Cedar, patchouli, and a strong oakmoss presence lead the charge, rounded out by a musky leather base. Hints of rose and carnation peek through, adding a touch of floral depth to this verdant, mossy forest floor composition.

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