LicoriceOpens with
LavenderHeart
TobaccoDries down to
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Cuir Cuba Intense
The quiet intensity of an after-hours study, where the scent of aged books and smoldering tobacco mingles with the faint aroma of spices.
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Cuir Cuba Intense by Nicolai Parfumeur Créateur was launched in 2014 and is the creation of Patricia de Nicolai. This fragrance is a complex interplay of spicy, aromatic, and tobacco notes, anchored by a rich leather base. The composition opens with licorice and star anise, which blend seamlessly into a heart of lavender and ylang-ylang, adding depth and warmth. The base notes of tobacco, hay, patchouli, cedar, civet, and liatris create a luxurious smokiness that lingers on the skin.
Apply this parfum in small amounts — the richness of its notes means it projects well and lasts throughout the day. It's best suited for evenings or cooler weather when the warm and spicy accords can truly shine without being too overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Cuir Cuba Intense, 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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