Fragrance · Haute parfumerie
Independent French perfumery. Uncompromised.
An independent perfume house born from heritage, vision, and an uncompromising dedication to haute parfumerie. Created by Patricia de Nicolaï — the world's first woman perfumer to establish her own fragrance house.
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For retailers
3 reasons to stock Nicolaï
Pioneering founder
Patricia de Nicolaï — first woman to establish her own fragrance house. International Best Perfumer Prize 1989; Contribution to Profession Award 2025.
Made in France
Owns its own factory. Each bottle handcrafted in strict adherence to the highest quality standards — true provenance, visible on every label.
Parisian laboratory
Own lab at the Palais-Royal, next to the Louvre. One of the very few niche houses to compose entirely in-house — alongside Hermès and Chanel.
Bestsellers
What's flying off the shelf
New York Intense
Bergamot, Black Pepper & Oak moss. The intensified version of Patricia de Nicolaï’s iconic creation, vibrant and structured, with enhanced depth and diffusion.
$115.00 for 30ml, $265.00 for 100ml
Bois Bélize Intense
Bergamot, maté & guaiac wood. Bois Bélize pays homage to the tropical forests of Belize, where the richness of precious woods creates a fragrance both earthy and noble.
$115.00 for 30ml, $265.00 for 100ml
Fig Tea Intense
Osmanthus, Rosewood & Maté. A juicy burst driven by an overdose of lemon and mandarin opens the fragrance, elevated by the elegance of Peruvian rosewood. In the base, ambroxide structures the composition and leaves a lasting trail.
$115.00 for 30ml, $265.00 for 100ml
Pavlova Intense
Pineapple, Passion Fruit & Vanilla. Inspired by the famous dessert, Pavlova is a joyful celebration of fruit and cream, light, elegant, and irresistibly delicious.
$115.00 for 30ml, $265.00 for 100ml
In the press
Harper's BazaarTropical fruits and a splash of rum — Patricia de Nicolaï's take on Pavlova leans decidedly toward piña colada.
PrestigeAll-time cult perfumes you should have in your scent collection. Fig Tea is an airy scent in which fig rules the top note, and jasmine dominates the heart note.
ByrdieIn Japanese culture, (...) soft, fruity scents such as Parfums de Nicolaï’s Fig Tea remaining the staple.
Financial ReviewNew York Intense is the greatest masculine ever, and probably the one I would save if the house burned down.
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