107 community ratings

Macaron Bourbon

Name: Macaron Bourbon
Brand: Nicolaï

Perfumer: Patricia de Nicolaï

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.8/ 10

Community score
107 ratings

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Nicolaï Macaron Bourbon is a sweet, gourmand oriental touched with floral and spicy notes; it is classed as unisex, though voters read it as more feminine.

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How does it perform?

From 86 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

65% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Oriental

What does Macaron Bourbon smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is mostly placed in the evening or on a night out, though it also works for leisure.

It opens with rum, davana and bitter almond, then moves to cinnamon, rose and clove. Caramel, vanilla and tonka bean absolute dominate the base, while patchouli and musk soften the sweetness and keep it warm. A slightly synthetic sheen runs through it. Mugler La Rose Angel and City Rhythm Sultry have a close profile.