Nicolaï Patchouli Intense
Fragrance Route Intelligence
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Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Lavender Essence, Orange Absolute
- Heart
- Geranium Essence, Rose, Cinnamon Essence
- Base
- Patchouli Essence, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cistus Essence, Incense, Amber, Musk
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Fragrant Nest
- Perfumer
- Patricia de Nicolaï
- Release year
- 2009
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Woody Amber
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Strong
- Scent profile
- Patchouli, Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Earthy, Balsamic
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Lavender Essence, Orange Absolute
- Middle
- Geranium Essence, Rose, Cinnamon Essence
- Base
- Patchouli Essence, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cistus Essence, Incense, Amber, Musk
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Patchouli, Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Earthy, Balsamic
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Evening, Date Night, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Earthy, Elegant, Grounded
Sweeter, richer facets give Nicolaï Patchouli Intense a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its earthy, elegant, grounded character suits evening, date night, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Patchouli Intense is a bold woody-amber Eau de Parfum that treats patchouli as the structural center of the composition rather than a supporting accent. Lavender and orange create an aromatic citrus opening before geranium, rose, and cinnamon add floral warmth and spice. Patchouli then takes over the base, where sandalwood, vanilla, cistus, incense, amber, and musk give it depth without turning the fragrance muddy or overly sweet. Nicolaï describes the perfume as bold yet harmonious, with the patchouli supported much like the viola in an orchestra. It should suit shoppers who want a classic patchouli profile with polish and strong persistence. The overall effect is earthy, warm, resinous, and composed, balancing intensity with floral and aromatic lift.