The Perfume Library

Violette in Love

6.6

Nicolaï · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Violette in Love is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that sets a powdery, lightly sweet violet over a bright opening; it has been discontinued. Lemon, bergamot and blackcurrant give it a lively, slightly green start. In the heart, violet, rose and iris build a floral, powdery base, while red fruits add sweetness and pink pepper and coriander bring a touch of spice. Musk softens everything underneath. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and understated. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily and office wear lead the occasions. Most voters read it as feminine. Kilian Prelude to Love and Tuttotondo Erbe Alpine have a close profile.

Vetyver

7.1

Nicolaï

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï Vetyver pairs vetiver and oakmoss with a fresh citrus and green accord, and is made for men. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend it for fall, spring and summer, with fewer picking winter. It suits leisure, work and daily wear, and half of the voters find it masculine. It opens bright with mandarin orange, lemon petitgrain and mint. At its heart, vetiver, black pepper, clove and cumin build a dry, spicy greenness, softened slightly by ylang-ylang. The base of oakmoss, tobacco absolute, tonka bean absolute and musk leaves a woody, faintly animal warmth.

Néroli Intense

8.1

Nicolaï · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Néroli Intense is a fresh, citrusy floral for men and women, with neroli and orange blossom set against a green edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, while fall and winter sit further behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits nights out and the office. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it reads comfortably both ways. The top opens with tarragon, neroli, mandarin orange and orange, giving a fresh, lightly spicy citrus start. In the heart, pittosporum blossom, petitgrain and orange blossom absolute deepen the floral side. The base of patchouli, white musk and beeswax absolute settles it onto a woody, creamy ground.

Nicolaï pour Homme

7.6

Nicolaï · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï pour Homme is a green, woody fougère for men that ties the freshness of orange, galbanum and mint to the earthy depth of oakmoss and tobacco. It opens fresh and green with orange, galbanum and mint. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and geranium add a floral, powdery softness. The base leans on oakmoss, tobacco and cedarwood, while ambergris, fir balsam and labdanum bring a resinous warmth that keeps it earthy and spicy. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, then spring, and leisure, evening and business wear all come up. It reads masculine and classic, and it has been discontinued.

L'Eau à la Folie

7.3

Nicolaï · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï L'Eau à la Folie is a fresh, citrusy and green women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine than masculine. It opens with lime, mandarin orange, mango and peach skin, a fruity brightness. In the heart, pink pepper, cardamom and juniper berry add a spicy edge while jasmine softens it with a floral touch. The base of musk, castoreum and cedar leaves a woody footing.

Iris Medicis / Iris Medicis Intense

7.8

Nicolaï · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Green

Jardin Secret

7.6

Nicolaï

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicolaï Jardin Secret is a chypre-leaning women's fragrance that opens with apricot and blackcurrant and settles into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and tuberose; it has been discontinued. The opening is fruity and sweet, with apricot, blackcurrant and tangerine. In the heart, rose, jasmine and tuberose bring out the floral side. The base of cedar, amber, oakmoss and patchouli grounds it in a woody, slightly leathery, spicy chypre structure. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, though daily and business use also get votes. Most voters read it as feminine. Fendi Fan di Fendi (Eau de Parfum) and Ted Lapidus Création (2011) have a close profile.

Carré d'As

7.2

Nicolaï · 1995

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï Carré d'As is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days; it has been discontinued. It opens with lemon petitgrain, melon and mint for a cool start. In the heart, lavender, rose, caraway and thyme add a spicy, herbal edge. Woody notes and tobacco dry it down, while the citrus and fresh accords stay in front. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, business and leisure come up most. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as masculine. Casamorati Fiero and Astier de Villatte Eau Chic have a close profile.

Victoire

8.1

Nicolaï · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Victoire is a fresh, green, citrusy unisex scent built around fig leaf, yuzu and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens with fig leaf, yuzu, bergamot and mandarin orange, bright and slightly fruity. Floral notes and green tea soften that freshness in the heart. The base of gaiac wood, amber, white musk and oakmoss settles into a woody, lightly spicy finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it sits comfortably on either. Its profile is close to M. Asam No. 1 and Roger & Gallet Thé Vert.

Muguet / Une Fleur en Mai

8.5

Nicolaï · 2024

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Muguet / Une Fleur en Mai is a fresh, green-edged floral that suits anyone wanting a light, clean flower scent in spring and summer. It opens with bergamot, rosemary and grass, giving a citrusy, green freshness. Lily of the valley leads the heart, softened and sweetened by jasmine absolute and rose. White musk and oakmoss remain in the base. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Though unisex, most voters find it feminine and classic. Yves Rocher Un Matin au Jardin - Muguet en Fleurs / Lily of the Valley and Guerlain Muguet 2014 have a close profile.

Rose Royale

7.3

Nicolaï · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Rose Royale is a unisex floral that sets rose and a woody base beneath a fresh, citrusy opening. Bergamot, passion fruit and blackcurrant bud absolute give the opening a fruity, green freshness. In the heart, rose, coriander and ambrette seed add a spicy, slightly sweet softness. Sandalwood, gaiac wood and musk, together with immortelle absolute, settle the scent onto a woody base. Voters find the longevity good and the sillage moderate. Spring is the most chosen season, with summer and fall close behind, and it leans towards leisure, daily and business wear. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it classic or modern.

Cologne Cédrat / Eau de Cologne Cédrat

7.6

Nicolaï · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Cologne Cédrat / Eau de Cologne Cédrat is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days when you want something light and clean. It is considered weak in both longevity and sillage, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure, daytime and office wear. Opinion on whether it reads masculine or feminine is split, which places it somewhere in between. It opens with orange, citron, lemon and bergamot in a bright citrus burst. In the heart, ylang-ylang and chamomile add a soft floral, green touch, while black pepper brings a light spice. The base of musk and patchouli settles it onto a quiet, woody ground. Nicolaï Cédrat Intense and Floris 1976 have a close profile.

Balkis

7.3

Nicolaï · 2003

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Nicolaï Balkis is a floral, fruity scent softened by sweet, gourmand and spicy touches, made for women; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Voters spread across all four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead, and daily wear and leisure are the most picked settings. It reads feminine. The top has Turkish rose and raspberry, a floral sweetness at first. Black pepper and coffee in the heart push it toward a spicy, gourmand side. The base of vanilla, benzoin and iris settles into a powdery, woody warmth. Zara Majestic Opulence and Lolita Lempicka Eau de Minuit 2012 have a close profile.

Cococabana

7.1

Nicolaï · 2006

Floral · Green · Fruity

Mimosaique

8.5

Nicolaï · 1992

Floral · Green · Sweet

Nicolaï Mimosaique is a green, powdery floral for women, balancing sweet and earthy sides, and it has been discontinued. Mimosa and jasmine form the floral core, while green leaves add a fresh, leafy edge. Orris root brings a powdery, earthy softness, and aniseed gives the sweetness a slightly different tint. The scent reads as one whole from start to finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters link it most with leisure and daily wear, and also with daytime and the office; some choose it for evenings and nights out too. It reads as feminine. Diptyque Olène and Guerlain Petit Guerlain (1994) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Rose Intense

6.9

Nicolaï · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï Rose Intense is a fresh, green rose with a fruity sweetness and a peppery edge, made for women and now discontinued. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, and more than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with raspberry, blackberry and bergamot for a juicy brightness. Rose absolute and rose lead the heart, while violet, pelargonium and black pepper pull it toward green and spice. Cedar, sandalwood, musk and amber settle underneath as a warm, woody base. Maison Rebatchi Bois d'Enfants and Jacomo Paradox Green have a close profile.

Haute Provence

7.9

Nicolaï · 1992

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Haute Provence is a fresh, green fougère that opens with lemon petitgrain and bergamot, made for both men and women. Citrus leads at first, then iris and lavender bring a floral, lightly powdery side. In the base, musk and cedarwood soften the scent and settle it on a woody ground, while the spicy and sweet touches stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate: a scent you carry through the day without it filling the room. The number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Jeanne en Provence Lavande & Vétiver and Dana Canoe are among the perfumes with a close profile.

Petit Ange

6.2

Nicolaï

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Cologne

Nicolaï Petit Ange Eau de Cologne is a fresh, women's scent that pairs bright citrus with a powdery, creamy floral sweetness. The top is mandarin orange, bergamot and grapefruit, so citrus leads at first. In the heart, rose, white and purple lilac, jasmine, ylang-ylang and sandalwood build a floral garden feel. White musk, benzoin and vanilla in the base soften it and make it sweeter. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin as a quiet scent. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are a tendency rather than a firm verdict. It has a profile close to Nicolaï La Nostalgie and Ormaie Yvonne.

Patchouli Sublime

8.2

Nicolaï · 2017

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nicolaï Patchouli Sublime is a unisex scent that pairs patchouli and patchouli absolute with tobacco absolute, amber and cinnamon. The notes read as a single whole: an earthy, smoky patchouli, with spicy cinnamon and a cool touch of mint over it, and sweet amber and a powdery warmth underneath. The sweetness leads, but fresh and green tones soften it. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so take that with caution. It sits comfortably on both men and women, present without being heavy-handed. Amouage Epic Woman and Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Mythique have a close profile.

Week-End à Deauville (2009)

8.1

Nicolaï · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Week-End à Deauville is a fresh, green, citrus-tinged floral for women, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of votes stand behind that. No clear seasonal or occasion preference shows up. It is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with tarragon, mint, basil and galbanum for a green, crisp start. The heart brings rose, lily of the valley, ylang-ylang and jasmine for a soft floral note. The base settles on cedar, musk and leather, giving a woody, leathery ground, while aquatic and chypre touches keep the whole thing fresh.

Eau sOleil

7.0

Nicolaï · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Eau sOleil is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent where citrus and white flowers meet, suited to daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage both read as moderate, so it neither lingers loudly nor fades fast. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear, leisure and work, and far less for evenings or nights out. It sits comfortably on both men and women. It opens with lemon, mandarin orange, lemon petitgrain, mugwort and white thyme, fresh and faintly spicy. The heart turns floral and soft with neroli, orange blossom absolute, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The base of amber, musk and patchouli adds a sweet, woody ground, while galbanum keeps a green edge.

Eau Turquoise

4.8

Nicolaï · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Nicolaï Eau Turquoise is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that joins a bright fruity opening of lime, apricot and mango to Turkish rose and jasmine; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated moderate, though that view rests on only a few votes. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows, and it reads as a women's scent. The opening is bright and juicy, with lime, apricot and mango. In the heart, Turkish rose and jasmine form the floral core, sharpened by cardamom and pepper. Patchouli, musk and cedarwood in the base give it a woody, earthy footing, softened by powdery and animal tones. Ted Baker Cu and Nicolaï L'Eau à la Folie have a close profile.

Eau de Cologne pour la Friction

7.7

Nicolaï

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Nicolaï Eau de Cologne pour la Friction is a fresh, green unisex cologne that suits daytime, work and leisure. As a whole, it is built on bright citrus notes alongside green notes, leaves and grass, giving a cut-grass freshness. The fresh and green accords lead, citrus adds sparkle, and a spicy accord sits in the background as a light dryness. Voters pick it mostly for leisure, business and daily wear, with some also choosing it for sport. It reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. It has been discontinued. Yves Saint Laurent Eau Libre and Lavanda del Lago Acqua di Lavanda e Agrumi have a close profile.

L'Eau Corail

7.4

Nicolaï · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Nicolaï L'Eau Corail carries the brightness of mango, orange and lemon petitgrain into osmanthus and jasmine, a fresh, fruity unisex scent that has been discontinued. It opens with mango and orange for fruity sweetness, while peppermint and blackcurrant absolute add a cool, slightly green edge. The heart turns floral and soft with osmanthus absolute, jasmine and rose, and cardamom adds a light spicy touch that keeps the fruit in check. In the base, musk, amber, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the scent into a creamy, warm footing, with maté absolute lending a dry tone. Its profile is close to Jardin Bohème Néroli Magnifique and Anfas Salam.