The fragrance's background 

"Cap Néroli 'on the French Riviera' is a tribute to the cultivation of bigarade trees on the Côte d'Azur. I imagined the scent of a point of land flowing into the sea with the sweet name of Cap Néroli!" Patricia de Nicolaï. 

Here is the olfactory description of Cap Néroli de Nicolaï 

Sparkling top notes:

The olfactory flight begins with the radiance of citrus. The spirit of petitgrain Bigarade brings a lively freshness, while the spirit of orange and mandarin enriches the composition with a fruity sweetness. It's a sparkling opening, heralding the luminous energy that characterizes Cap Néroli. 

Orange Blossom Heart:

At the heart of this fragrance, the spirit of neroli enters the scene, unfurling its delicate floral notes. The spirit of ylang-ylang completes this floral symphony, adding a suave, sensual nuance. Together, these notes form a sunny bouquet that evokes sun-drenched Mediterranean gardens. 

A soft, enveloping base:

The transition to the base notes is marked by oakmoss and musk. These elements provide a soft, enveloping base, bringing a subtle depth to the fragrance. It's like feeling the sea breeze caress your skin as you stroll through a citrus orchard in bloom. 

Overall sensation 

Cap Néroli by Nicolai embodies the lightness and vitality of the Mediterranean. This fragrance evokes the feel of a sea breeze, the scent of citrus in the air, and the floral sweetness of orange blossom. It's an unforgettable olfactory experience that captures the sunny, invigorating spirit of this iconic region. 

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.