89 community ratings

Darling Nikki

Name: Darling Nikki
Brand: Vilhelm Parfumerie

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.2/ 10

Community score
89 ratings

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Vilhelm Parfumerie Darling Nikki is a spicy, lightly sweet unisex scent that moves between fresh citrus and smoky leather.

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How does it perform?

From 76 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

72% 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

Sicilian mandarin orange Black pepper Blackcurrant

Heart notesfirst few hours

Carrot seed

Black lotus

Saffron

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Leather Tonka bean

Wood smoke

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Smoky

What does Darling Nikki smell like?

The top notes of Sicilian mandarin orange, black pepper and blackcurrant open bright, fruity and sharp. In the heart, carrot seed, black lotus and saffron add a floral, spicy softness. The base of leather, tonka bean and wood smoke sweetens the scent and settles with a smoky character.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters recommend fall and spring, though winter has a solid following too. It leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine, but some find it masculine, in keeping with its unisex label.