Nikos 1994 EDT

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Sculpture

by Jean-François Latty

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Nikos Sculpture is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1994, created by Jean-François Latty. Sculpture opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Freesia, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Nikos's Sculpture carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly divisive scent, Nikos Sculpture is either a unique, sparkling summer dream or a musty disappointment. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans lamenting its discontinuation and praising its inimitable blend of fresh and warm notes. Proceed with caution - your skin chemistry will decide your fate.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Unique
  • Fresh
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Relaxed
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Sculpture 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and unusual aromatic-vanilla profile make it acceptable for office wear, but it truly shines in casual settings or on a date where its uniqueness can be appreciated without being overpowering. The warm, sweet drydown is less suited for formal events or sports.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • 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

Sculpture bursts with a zesty, green opening of bergamot and lemon, softened by a hint of peach and the aromatic spice of tarragon. This energetic start blossoms into a creamy, powdery heart where orris, ylang-ylang, and jasmine mingle with delicate cyclamen. The drydown settles into a warm, inviting embrace of vanilla, tonka, and benzoin, grounded by cedar and musk, leaving a sweet and clean trail with an unexpected anise-like nuance.

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