The fragrance's background 

This is the fragrance of the Thousand and One Nights, characterized by an exceptional accord based on smoky Omani frankincense and Cambodian oud. The flight of artemisia and coriander brings a pleasant freshness to a luscious, liquorish note, which blossoms with the woody heart of oud, cedar and patchouli. The leathery, animalic base prolongs the hypnotic effect of wood and burnt incense. 

Here is the olfactory description of Incense Oud de Nicolaï 

Green and Fruity Radiance:

The top notes open with a green, fruity burst with Armoise spirit of a herbaceous nuance, and Davana spirit of a fruity, spicy touch. Ambrette seeds offer a warm, musky note, creating a captivating prelude. 

Oud and Woody Heart:

The heart of Incense Oud reveals the richness of Cambodian oud, a precious, woody raw material, supported by the spirit of Atlas Cedar and the spirit of Patchouli. Absolute and Rose Essence add a rich floral dimension, while Coriander spirit of adds a subtle spicy note. 

Mysterious and Resinous trail:

The base notes evoke a mysterious, deeply resinous trail. A blend of incense and styrax creates a sacred atmosphere, while amber and musk add sensual, lingering warmth. 

Overall sensation 

Incense Oud by Nicolai is a fragrance that transcends the boundaries of time and space. It invites you on an inner journey, capturing the spirit of incense rituals and the dark richness of the oud. For those seeking a meditative and powerful olfactory experience, Incense Oud offers a true sensory journey.

THE NICOLAÏ PERFUMERY BRAND:

A direct descendant of Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, founder of the Guerlain house, bought by a luxury group in 1994, Patricia de Nicolaï and her husband Jean-Louis Michau created their own perfume brand. Precisely in November 1989, Patricia Nicolaï, one of the first female nose-creators, launched her own business. Her first boutique opened in Paris, the birthplace of perfumes and fine fragrances.  These are entirely created by Patricia de Nicolaï, in a laboratory visible to visitors to the boutique. It was Patricia's wish to show what goes on behind the scenes, how luxury is created and brought to life.

Her love of the profession dates back to the '81s, when she graduated from ISIPCA in Versailles (Institut Supérieur International du Parfum de la Cosmétique et de l'Aromatique Alimentaire). She was also elected President of OSMOTHEQUE, the International Perfume Museum and Conservatory located in Versailles, on the campus of the famous ISIPCA perfume school.  Among her very first fragrances was New-York, the designer's signature scent, considered one of the best olfactory creations in history.

In 2007, she was made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur by the French President, as the woman perfumer who created her own fragrance house.

In June 2015, Patricia received the OLFACTORAMA de l'ENTHOUSIASME" award for her fragrance New York Intense, the eau de parfum version. In 1997 Patricia NICOLAÏ released her first Eau fraîche "Eau d'été", a fresh floral fragrance for men and women. Alongside the perfume collection, Patricia was one of the first to create high quality olfactory background fragrances. Candles, sprays and scented bamboo, including Maharadjah, the brand's iconic home fragrance. To celebrate the brand's 30th anniversary, Nicolaï creates a new fragrance, Baïkal Leather Intense.

The brand's emblematic fragrances are Patchouli Intense and Fig Tea for perfumes and Maharadjah for home backgrounds. Let yourself be seduced by these three unique fragrances.

THE LUXURY: All fragrances are hand-sealed with a black wax that forms a beautiful imprint with the initials PN (Patricia de Nicolaï). They also have a pretty ribbon delicately tied around the box. Each perfume comes in its own black velvet case.