The fragrance's background 

Bergamot and Sicilian lemon squirt from the top, underscored by fresh, crisp mint, grapefruit and blackcurrant buds. A few petals twirl in the air, energized by juniper and nutmeg, before fading into a hint of racy vetiver. 

Here is the olfactory description of Eau Mixte de Nicolaï 

Top notes: 

Mint brings an invigorating freshness, often combined with green and aromatic notes. Lemon offers a bright, dynamic citrus note. Bergamot, an Italian citrus fruit, lends a subtly sweet, zesty nuance. 

Heart notes: 

 Juniper berries can add fragrant, sometimes spicy berry aromas. Nutmeg offers warm, spicy notes, evoking an oriental character. Blackcurrant can add dark, sweet and slightly acidic fruity accords.  Grapefruit contributes a sparkling, slightly bitter freshness. 

Base notes: 

Vetiver brings an earthy, woody and sometimes smoky note. Musk can add a soft, sensual and sometimes powdery quality to the fragrance base. 

Overall sensation 

Eau Mixte de Nicolai is a harmonious fragrance that opens with a minty freshness, led by mint, lemon and bergamot. Juniper berries and nutmeg add spicy nuances to the heart, while blackcurrant and grapefruit contribute a lively, fruity dimension. A base of vetiver and musk provides a soft, earthy foundation. The whole creates an invigorating, light atmosphere, perfect for those who appreciate fresh, energizing notes.

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.