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Niche brand · Paris, France

Nicolaï

Since 1989, Nicolaï has joined independent perfumery with in-house creation in Paris and French production.
Paris, France · founded 1989
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Nicolaï Patchouli bottle with purple leaves
Founded
1989 in Paris
Founders
Patricia de Nicolaï and Jean-Louis Michau
Creative lead
Patricia de Nicolaï, house perfumer
Laboratory
In-house formulation in the Paris atelier
Production
French production and hand-sealed bottles
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12 fragrances to sample
The story
Nicolaï was founded in Paris in 1989 by Patricia de Nicolaï and her husband Jean-Louis Michau. From the start, the house placed the perfumer's work at its centre, pairing creative freedom with a demanding approach to raw materials.
Patricia de Nicolaï continues to shape the olfactory direction, while Axel Michau de Nicolaï leads the family company as chief executive. Creation and ingredient selection remain closely tied to the Paris laboratory, with production carried out in France.
01 · An independent voice

Patricia de Nicolaï builds her own house

In 1989, Patricia de Nicolaï and Jean-Louis Michau founded Nicolaï in Paris. The first boutique on Avenue Raymond Poincaré combined a retail space with a laboratory. The perfumer's own design therefore became the house's starting point, rather than a layer added after marketing.
Nicolaï Patchouli bottle with purple leaves
02 · From material to formula

The Paris laboratory remains the creative core

Nicolaï describes its work as close control from raw material to finished bottle. Patricia de Nicolaï selects essences such as Indonesian patchouli, Cambodian oud and Turkish rose. Formulas are developed in the Paris laboratory, then concentrates are weighed precisely and left to mature.
Handwritten Nicolaï formula with ingredient notes
03 · French craftsmanship

Production with patience and precision

After formulation, the concentrates pass through several stages. Nicolaï describes controlled maceration, filtration and assembly by experienced craftspeople. Each bottle also receives the characteristic thread and a wax seal applied by hand.
Liquid being filled into bottles during Nicolaï production
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12 fragrances by Nicolaï

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Product shot of Eau de Yuzu by Nicolaï

Nicolaï

Eau de Yuzu

5.7/10(3)
CitrusWoody

Fresh Japanese Citrus

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€155100ml
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Nicolaï

Saint Honoré

8.1/10(7)
GourmandSpicy

Gourmand Hazelnut Dream

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€210100ml
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Nicolaï

Pavlova

6/10(2)
GourmandFruity

Tropical Fruity Meringue

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€210100ml
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Nicolaï

New York

9/10(1)
SpicyCitrus

Urban Spicy Citrus Classic

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€210100ml
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Nicolaï

Fig-Tea

8.1/10(7)
FruityTea

Fresh Fig & Tea Harmony

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€175100ml
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Nicolaï

Riviera Verbena

7.3/10(3)
CitrusAromatic

Fresh Mediterranean Breeze

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€175100ml
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Nicolaï

Crème Ébène

7/10(2)
WoodyGourmand

Creamy Dark Woods

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€210100ml
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Nicolaï

Macaron Bourbon

9/10(4)
GourmandSpicy

Sweet Spicy Almond Rose

Sample unavailable

€210€149100ml
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Nicolaï

Ambre Cashmere

7.7/10(3)
AmberPowdery

Warm Amber Elegance

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€210€149100ml
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Nicolaï

Poudre de Musc

6.5/10(2)
MuskPowdery

Powdery Floral Musk

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€210€149100ml
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Nicolaï

Bois Belize

8/10(1)
WoodySpicy

Smoky Woods & Rose

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€210€149100ml
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Nicolaï

Patchouli

WoodySpicy

Refined Patchouli Symphony

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€210€149100ml
Community

What the community says about Nicolaï

10/10
„Wow. Really good scent. I like it a lot. Great.“
jacquelinemedleyMacaron Bourbon
10/10
„I find the scent very pleasant and calm. A flatterer. I think it is a true unisex fragrance. Not too sweet and not too harsh.“
patriziaSaint Honoré
6/10
„I like the tea note. But unfortunately, the fig is too sweet for me. After a while, the fragrance seems quite commercial. I like a green fig and the milky, creamy touch it often brings – I miss that in this fragrance. All in all, the fragrance is too fruity for me.“
jellaFig-Tea
7.7 / 10from 35 approved reviews by our community
The nose

The perfumer behind Nicolaï

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Patricia de Nicolaï

Patricia de Nicolaï stands as one of the most influential figures in contemporary niche perfumery, carrying forward a remarkable olfactory heritage while forging her own distinctive path.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who composes Nicolaï fragrances?
Creative direction comes from Patricia de Nicolaï, the founder and house perfumer. She is supported by an experienced team in the Paris laboratory.
Where are Nicolaï fragrances made?
Formulas are created in the Paris atelier. Concentrates, maceration, filtration and further production take place at the house's French manufacturing site.
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