All Rights Reserved. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I too love the original 1989 of this fragrance. Mellow, polished, deep, spicy, complex and seductive. Excellent review by Despina as she describes the shapeshifting of this fragrances in good detail. Once I ran a-dry, I did not purchase again due to the re-form. I love Fig Tea and find myself reaching for it more than I thought I would. An urbane oriental, it starts with aromatics and runs down to a lightly spiced body. Nice, but nothing to shout about. I dont have any experience with Parfums de Nicolai, but hope to change that soon. If i win this draw, this would be my first experience with Parfums de Nicolai and i would really want to discover this house through this fragrance that Despina reviewed so nice. With the encouragement of her husband, Jean-Louis Michau, she started her own company Parfums de Nicola in 1989, just a few years before Guerlain would be sold to the LVMH group. A sprinkle of pepper, cinnamon and (mostly) clove adds warmth and intensity to the composition, while the floralcy of top-quality lavender provides an interesting counterpoint. The opinions are my own. Thanks to Despina now I know where this name came from, as well as the fact that it was an unsold formula back when Mme de Nicola was working for big companies. Greetings from Romania (EU). Thanks for the opportunity! Parfums de Nicolai New York Intense & One United Nations Plaza, N.Y.C. Cinnamon essence Thanks for the opportunity to sniff! Honestly, the thing I enjoyed most about this review was the background on the company and the meaning behind the name. Canada. I am in the EU. Im in The US. LA PALETTE DE NOTRE PARFUMEURE Patchouli de Sumatra, Spring / Summer Collection reed diffusers allergens, Spring / Summer Collection scented candles allergens, World Tour of Raw Materials Brazilian Tonka, World Tour of Raw Materials Calabrian Bergamot, World Tour of Raw Materials Egyptian Grandiflorum Jasmine, World Tour of Raw Materials Kununurran sandalwood, World Tour of Raw Materials Spanish Yuzu, World Tour of Raw Materials Sumatran Patchouli, World Tour of Raw Materials Turkish Rose, World Tour of Raw Materials Ylang-ylang from Comoros Islands. A favorite is Le Temps dune Fte (sadly discontinued). From Armenia. Parfums de Nicolai New York Intense 30ml (Photo courtesy of Parfums de Nicola), Thanks to the generosity of Parfums de Nicolai, we have a draw for a 30ml bottle of Parfums de Nicolai New York Intense for one registered reader WORLDWIDE. Chamomile essence, Oakmoss Let it be noted that the fragrances name has puzzled many perfume aficionados over the years, for New York was a rather unexpected choice for a scent so rich in natural ingredients, so far removed from images of the Big Apples skyscrapers and urban landscapes. Despina also made some good comparison with other fragrance, but still made it clear that this one is unmistakably recognizable, which made it even more special. Patricia de Nicola was a celebration of 25 years as an independent perfumer and can be read here. Like the city that never sleeps, this fragrance stimulates the senses and gives charm to the wearer. Condition: USA. I would love to win this bottle by the girl boss of niche perfumes. Due to the IFRA restrictions on oakmoss and citruses, several fragrance lovers felt that the reformulated New-York EdT had become a tad too faint. In the USA. 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I loved Despinas review, especially the history of Mme Nicolai and her Guerlain roots! Thanks for the giveaway! I love that she made a name for herself (Guerlain should be kicking themselves for not letting her take the helm and instead churning out LPRN flanker after flanker). Thank you. CA, USA. Bergamot, Sicilian lemon, cloves, thyme, cinnamon, black pepper, pimento, oak moss, vetiver, amber. The notes sound wonderful, especially the clove and oakmoss. Ive eyed this on Luckyscent before, but never ordered a sample since it is listed as masculine, but now Despina says women can wear this and I am interested. USA. Thanks for an inspired review and a generous draw. Thanks for a beautiful draw. Im in the USA. Thanks for the opportunity. It is a pleasure to read whole Despinas review that praises one of the most relevant perfumes of the last three decades. She has always been a role model for me; the original Girl Boss of Niche Perfumery. Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief, Available at @twistedlily360 and zgosanfrancisco in the US and select stockists worldwide, Follow us on Instagram: @cafleurebon @despinavnt @nicolaiparfums @michaudenicolay, We announce the winners only on our site and on our Facebook page, so like afleurebon and use our blog feed or your dream prize will be just spilled perfume, Your email address will not be published. Was so disappointed. 2022 Luckyscent Inc. All Rights Reserved. Great review. Neroli Intense is a summer stunner from the house, but the combination of cologne, fougere, chypre and oriental in New York Intense sound irresistible as a year-round staple. I certainly can relate to having loved ones so far away. Follow us: SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter TERMS & CONDITIONS LEGAL Think about recycling. Disclaimer: This review was based on a bottle of Parfums de Nicolai New York Intense that was gifted to me for my birthday. Parfums de Nicola was one of the very first brands to place the perfumer-creator in the spotlight, and Patricia de Nicolas own creations include some of the most beautiful traditionally original (as she likes to call her style) fragrances of the last 30 years. I have Cap Neroli, Fig Tea and kiss me tender are among my favorites. Best wishes from Germany, I remember the pre-form from when I owned a bottle. Shipments are subject to charge. Like the city that never sleeps, the fragrance stimulates and spices up the life of those who wear it. Sorry, forgot to mention Im in Louisiana, USA. And being that this bottle was requested by the reviewer as a birthday gift, I know that this fragrance is just that! I remember wearing it while visiting NYC and feeling so energised, yet also warm and comforted. I did not know she worked for Guerlain. This spicy oriental was endorsed by Luca Turin, one of the top perfume critics in 1992 in the cult book Perfume, The Guide. It looks like Patricia de Nicolai New York Intense (on my want list from a long time) is an aggregation or sum of Guerlain Habit Rouge, Heritage, Derby, Chanel Pour Monsieur, Boucheron Pour Homme, Jaipur Homme, and Creed Bois du Portugal. I havent tried others from the house Kind of strong at the begining but once set??? Artemisia essence, Black Pepper essence I appreciate the opportunity to win and I live in the USA. the_beauty_club_au. I live in Europe. Los Angeles, CA. Sounds nice to me. Ive always wondered why it was called New York. From Romania. A mix of ideas and emotions that were conjured in this fragrance. It makes for an effortlessly classy, timelessly elegant, self-assured but never cocky, masculine scent but its also spectacular on women. Thanks for the generosity, count me in, please. Ive read many great reviews on New York Intense and have wanted to get my nose on it for some time. Thank you for this article. I live in Poland. I enjoyed reading about the name and how it came about. Thanks for the chance! Havent tried anything from Parfums Nicolai yet. I really enjoyed this review and found the origin of the name interesting. Despina thank you for more insight on this lovely scent. Patricia de Nicola, like a modern alchemist, worked her magic: in 2014 she presented her New York Intense, an EdP that fully restored the glory of her initial creation. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I like that Patricia refers to her work as traditionally originaland went on to form her own company that is not a Guerlain Flanker. A distinctive earthy/herbal character is present throughout the fragrances evolution, along with discreet animalic undertones (civet, castoreum), and powdery nuances. I have many favourites from Nicola: NYI, Sacrebleu Intense, Le Temps dune Fte, Based on a few samples Ive recently purchased, New York Intense is by far my favorite from the house, with Cuir Cuba Intense being a distant, but still excellent, second. I have wanted to sample this perfume since first learning of it, but have not yet had the opportunity. ), but if someone said you can only use NEW YORK INTENSE and PATCHOULI INTENSE, I'd be like "ok." Thanks so much for the draw. I didnt know that the fragrance was named New York because Mme. Pepdal nailed it with the title of his review; it shares other qualities with a big a city as well. That drydown sounds to die for! Every breath I've been taking for the past 20 or so hours has been a constant reminder of my momentarily clumsiness in the most beautiful way possible. As if that weren't enough, she is also President of Osmothque, the world's only perfume archive and an international research institution dedicated to preserving the history of perfumery. Always graceful, Mme de Nicola has repeatedly acknowledged the fascinating creative atmosphere in which she grew up, living in the Guerlain family Htel Particulier, and the olfactory stimuli of the first 20 years of her life there. A classic from Nicolai now available in INTENSE version! I am in the USA. The fragrance features bergamot, sicilian lemon, cloves, thyme, cinnamon, black pepper, pimento, oakmoss, vetiver and amber. One of my all time favorites. A number of plots. My fav. What a gorgeous blend of notes. I live in the US. Thyme essence We could see a suave millionaire playboy wearing this, especially if he's secretly a superhero, as well.
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