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Parfums de Nicolaï · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1989

≈ $220 · 100ml · approx. retail

A crisp blend of Amalfi lemon, bergamot and herbal artemisia opening onto lavender and warm spice, resting on a smoky base of incense, styrax and musk — Patricia de Nicolaï's own signature scent and one of the house's founding fragrances.

Aromatic Lavender Warm Spicy Incense Woody Musky

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Lemon Bergamot Thyme Artemisia (Wormwood)

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Lavender Cinnamon Cloves Chamomile

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Vanilla Incense Styrax Civet Castoreum Musk

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Patricia de Nicolaï

16 in collection

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Dupes & cheaper alternatives

Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.

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Ricci Club

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