The fragrance's background 

Named after an ancient insult, this sumptuous powdery floral is built around white flowers such as jasmine and tuberose, enhanced by notes of carnation and cinnamon. An olfactory lyricism that culminates in a warm base of balms, sandalwood and vanilla. 

Here is the olfactory description of Sacrebleu Intense by Nicolaï 

Éclats Citrus et Fruits Rouges:

The fragrance opens with a symphony of luminous citrus. The spirit of bergamot and mandarin bring a sparkling freshness, while red fruits add a sweet, deliciously tangy touch. It's a joyful prelude to the richness to come. 

A dazzling floral heart:

Sacrebleu's heart reveals a profusion of opulent flowers. Enigmatic, sensual tuberose is accompanied by jasmine absolute, adding an exquisite floral note. Carnation adds a spicy touch, and cinnamon intensifies the composition's warm character. 

Warm, enveloping trail:

Sacrebleu's base is a captivating blend of vanilla, sandalwood and amber. Vanilla brings a creamy sweetness, sandalwood offers a subtle woody nuance, and amber creates a warm, enveloping trail. It's a finish that leaves a memorable imprint. 

Overall sensation 

Sacrebleu by Nicolai is an unforgettable olfactory experience, evoking an enchanting dance between florals, citrus and oriental notes. This balanced, elegant fragrance is a tribute to femininity, capturing the very spirit of sophisticated seduction.

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.