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Nicolai Parfumeur Createur · Sold as masculine
Balle de Match
The moment you lace up your sneakers and step onto the court, where crisp citrus and warm spices blend into an enduring sense of purpose.
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Launched in 2002 by Nicolai Parfumeur Créateur, Balle de Match was crafted by Patricia de Nicolai. This fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord that immediately evokes the freshness of a crisp morning. As it evolves, the warm and spicy elements blend seamlessly into woody notes, creating an enduring warmth that feels like a personal triumph after a challenging day.
Apply one generous spray for a lasting effect. The top notes are bright but dissipate within two hours, giving way to the woody base that lingers through the day.
Fig. 01 — Balle de Match, Nicolai Parfumeur Createur
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Patricia de Nicolai
Guerlain blood, an independent housePatricia de Nicolaï, great-granddaughter of Pierre Guerlain and niece of Jean-Paul Guerlain, studied chemistry before training at ISIPCA in Versailles.
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