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L'Eau à la Folie
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Nicolai Parfumeur Createur  ·  Sold as unisex

L'Eau à la Folie

The moment you step into an urban park in early spring, where the air is crisp with the scent of blooming jasmine and freshly cut grass.

3.7666 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
citrusfreshgreenfresh spicyfruitywoody
L'Eau à la Folie

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate23% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak9%
Weak14%
Moderate54%
Long lasting23%
Eternal0%
SillageIntimate26% say strong or enormous
Intimate41%
Moderate33%
Strong15%
Enormous11%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

When to Wear

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Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
⚥
Unisex50%
♀
Feminine50%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Patricia de Nicolai introduced L'Eau à la Folie by Nicolai Parfumeur Créateur in 2012, crafting a fragrance that balances freshness and warmth with a distinctive twist. The scent opens with the invigorating zest of mojito and citruses, paired with the subtle heat of ginger. This vibrant top is complemented by green notes and fruity accents, creating an effervescent aura. As it settles, jasmine and woody undertones add depth, making it a dynamic and versatile unisex scent that captures both the freshness of nature and the warmth of florals.

How to wear it

Apply L'Eau à la Folie in light layers — its bright top notes are fleeting but impactful. The woody base develops over time, so a few sprays at once will allow it to evolve naturally throughout the day. It's best for daytime or evening wear when you want a scent that captures both freshness and warmth.

Fig. 01 — L'Eau à la Folie, Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

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03 · The nose

Patricia de Nicolai

Guerlain blood, an independent house

Patricia de Nicolaï, great-granddaughter of Pierre Guerlain and niece of Jean-Paul Guerlain, studied chemistry before training at ISIPCA in Versailles.

2fragrances
1957born
Frenchnationality

Designer Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

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