The fragrance's background 

Oud Sublime is an exceptionally rich Elixir de Parfum, composed of rare natural raw materials. Its creation depends on the availability of precious substances such as the spirit of davana, the spirit of ambrette seeds, and above all the spirit of oud wood from Cambodia. Like a vintage Cognac with an intense olfactory signature, Oud Sublime is intended for the most demanding perfume lovers. 

Here is the olfactory description of Oud Sublime de Nicolaï 

Green and Spicy Radiance:

From the very first scent, Oud Sublime seduces with a lively, spicy initial accord. The spirit of Armoise adds a green nuance, while the spirit of Davana adds a fruity, aromatic touch. Ambrette seeds offer a spicy, slightly musky note. 

Intense Floral Heart:

At the heart of the fragrance, Cambodian Oud, renowned for its nobility, takes center stage. It is supported by the spirit of Atlas Cedar, adding a woody dimension. Absolute and Rose spirit of add floral and sensual depth, while Coriander spirit of intensifies the spicy character. 

Mystic and Amber trail:

Oud Sublime's base notes are a bewitching symphony of resinoid incense, amber and musk. Frankincense offers a mystical, spiritual trail, amber adds warmth and depth, while musk lends a sensual touch. 

Overall sensation 

Oud Sublime by Nicolai is a sophisticated olfactory work that captures the very spirit of the Orient. Spices, precious woods, opulent flowers and amber notes create a bewitching fragrance, ideal for those seeking to explore the mysteries of Oud in all its splendor. 

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.