The fragrance's background 

An original interpretation of the fruity accord of dried fig delicately infused with jasmine tea. An airy, refined and subtlety of the fragrance. 

Here is the olfactory description of Fig Tea Intense by Nicolaï 

Top notes: 

Osmanthus absolute offers a fruity floral note, with sweet apricot nuances that evoke the delicacy of osmanthus flowers. Orange spirit of brings a sparkling, fresh citrus note that complements the floral sweetness of osmanthus. 

Heart notes: 

Jasmine brings a delicate, sensual floral note, contributing to the floral complexity of the fragrance. Davana spirit of offers fruity, spicy and herbaceous notes, adding an interesting nuance to the heart of the fragrance.Coriander spirit of brings an aromatic and spicy touch, completing the heart's olfactory palette. 

Base notes: 

Maté absolute, which is often associated with tea notes, can add a green, herbaceous nuance, bringing a particular freshness to the base of the fragrance. The spirit of guaiac wood offers a woody note, with smoky accents, adding depth to the composition. Amber brings an oriental warmth to the base, completing the ensemble with a sensual touch. 

Overall sensation 

Fig Tea is a fragrance that evokes a refreshing blend of floral, fruity and woody notes. Notes of osmanthus and orange create a lively, fruity opening, while the floral heart of jasmine, davana and coriander offers captivating complexity. A base of maté, guaiac wood and amber adds warm depth to this olfactory creation, making it an elegant choice for those seeking a balanced, seductive fragrance. 

THE NICOLAÏ PERFUMERY BRAND: 

A direct descendant of Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain, founder of the house of Guerlain, which was 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 elevated by the French President to the rank of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur as the woman perfumer who created her own perfume house.

In June 2015 Patricia received the OLFACTORAMA 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.