Pavlova
Perfumer: Patricia de Nicolaï
Votes lean feminine
99 ratings
From your scent profile
Nicolaï Pavlova is a fresh, sweet, gourmand unisex scent that pairs tropical fruit with creamy vanilla, and it suits spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 78 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
79% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Woody
- Creamy
What does Pavlova smell like?
Passion fruit, pineapple and rum make for a bright, fruity opening. In the heart, peach, raspberry and coconut soften the sweetness and add a creamy texture. The base of vanilla, musk, cedar and sandalwood closes the scent with a woody warmth.
Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure and daily wear come first, with night outings also named. Most read it as feminine, though some call it modern or masculine. Aziri Granita and essence Smile have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Passion fruit
- Pineapple
- Rum
First hours
- Peach
- Raspberry
- Coconut
Towards evening
- Cedar
- Vanilla
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 33%Summer
- 31%Spring
- 24%Autumn
- 12%Winter
- Casual29%
- Daytime20%
- Nighttime20%
- Office15%
- Evening15%
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