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New York Intense

Parfums de Nicolaï · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2014

≈ $265 · 100ml · approx. retail

A richer, more resinous reworking of New York, doubling down on incense, styrax and tonka bean for a warmer, longer-lasting take on the original aromatic-woody structure.

Aromatic Lavender Warm Spicy Incense Woody

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Bergamot Lemon Artemisia (Wormwood)Thyme

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Lavender Clove Chamomile Cinnamon

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Incense resins Styrax Musk Tonka Bean

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Patricia de Nicolaï

16 in collection

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