Parfums de Nicolai BAÏKAL LEATHER INTENSE (Patricia de Nicolai) 2019

Parfums de Nicolai BAÏKAL LEATHER INTENSE

Parfums de Nicolai BAÏKAL LEATHER INTENSE photo courtesy of Nicolai

 In 2014, I had the great honor to interview Patricia de Nicolaï as she celebrated her 25th anniversary as an independent perfumery brand.  Today, CaFleureBon has the pleasure of announcing the official launch of Parfums de Nicolai BAÏKAL LEATHER INTENSE created for the 30th anniversary of the brand.  Parfums de Nicolai BAÏKAL LEATHER is the new fragrance (previewed at Esxence 2019) that will commemorate this momentous milestone.

Inspired by ‘Cuir de Russie’ fragrances and the way they used to make leather in Russia, BAÏKAL LEATHER INTENSE achieves this leather aspect which is essentially created by blending two dry, woody notes: essence of guaiac wood and essence of smoked pine. This powerful duet is revealed by a fiery start of spicy citrus with yuzu, pepper and saffron, while the aromatic touch of spearmint completes the top notes. The floral heart of rose and violet envelops the leather, softened by an iris butter, Tonka beans and white musk background.”

The fragrance will be available on Monday September 9th in all Nicolaï stores, online and in our selected retailers. 30ml/ $66 and 100 ml/$195

Editor’s Note: In 2014, Madame wrote  in her interview “Everything is ahead and the best is always to come. Every day is a battle and you must never rely on a so-called success of yours otherwise you’re finished! Especially in the niche family…Regarding my proudest moment, it is simply the fact that I have been given credibility to my brand, a credibility which has been glorified the day I received a phone call telling me that I was appointed to become a prestigious French ‘Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur’ in 2008; an honour which I was awarded as the creator of a perfume brand and not as a simple perfumer. It meant a lot to me.

If you missed Sr. Editor Despina Veneti’s review of New York Intense (2014) please read it here

Michelyn Camen, Editor in Chief (via a note, the photo and my own synopsis)

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9 comments

  • I love Nicolai perfumes especially oud intense and neroli intense. So excited to try and what an honor that CaFleureBon announced this. Thinking patricia de Nicolai is with the osmetheque so cuir de roussie from long time ago she would be able to small. Wish list

  • To say that I have just one favorite, PDN fragrance would be untruthful. I have a smallish collection ( compared to other perfumistas) and they each are equally honored and worn. Congratulations to PDN on 30 creative and successful years. I look forward to this creation and many more years enjoying her creations.

  • I’ve not yet found a leather scent that’s stolen my heart. But these notes — plus the creator of one of the very finest masculine scents ever made behind it (New York Intense) — perhaps Baikal Intense is it? I’ll be waiting here in the US to find out. Can’t wait — I’d love an excellent leather from this worldclass artisan to treasure!

  • DulciusExAsperis says:

    yet another Nicolai I would like to try… I especially like that there are two sizes and the 30ml is very reasonably priced, I wish more niche perfumers would offer different sizes.

  • This looks like a dream come true. I just bought Peruvian amaretto, but still am searching for that light incense leather and this looks to be it !!!! So exited and this is a great house !

  • Michael Prince says:

    Wow, this fragrance sounds incredible. The leather, woodsy, smoky, and spicy notes all in one. I will be looking for this one to try when it comes out.

  • Wow, this can be very interesting release, as almost all Patricia’s creations, but the inspiration and the main theme makes it very special candidate to try for me.

  • This is going right on my “must try” list. It sounds incredible and she is such a talented artist! Other niche brands should take note: she makes a quality product and releases it in 30 ml sizes without bankrupting her fans!!!!

  • Giampaolo Baldoni says:

    I am wearing it from a sample right now, and it’s so beautiful and luxurious, very refined, intense without being cloying (as always with Nicolaï’s offerings).
    I can smell the yuzu, saffron and pepper giving a “Black tea” effect, the leather sensation is given by the “rubbery” facets of yuzu, paired with saffron and rose, the musks in the base lift like a vapour cloud which comes through like a breath of soapiness and politeness, pairing with the most subtle fruity aspects of saffron, framing a remarkable composition. Beautiful!