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Ambre Cashmere Intense Nicolaï 2015

7.8 / 10 178 Ratings

A popular perfume by Nicolaï for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is sweet-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet

Spicy

Powdery

Resinous

Floral

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Mandarin orange

Black pepper Lemon

Lemon

Heart Notes

Orris butter Clove

Clove

Violet

Base Notes

Benzoin

Musk

Tonka bean absolute

Vanilla absolute Amber

Amber

Labdanum absolute

Patchouli

Perfumer

Patricia de Nicolaï

Ratings

Scent

7.8178 Ratings

Longevity

7.8140 Ratings

Sillage

7.1143 Ratings

Bottle

7.7125 Ratings

Value for money

7.360 Ratings

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08/30/2024

6Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Jomas
32 Reviews

Jomas

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Cashmere, yes, but not the fluffy sweater

I'm squinting at the fragrance pyramid, trying to figure out why I perceive it as so overwhelmingly animalic. Cashmere, yes, agreed, but not the fluffy sweater, but the hair straight off the goat.

It's possible, even probable, that the labdanum, in an interpretation not exactly to my taste, is responsible for the animalic whiff, because what I smell is neither civet, nor castoreum, nor even leather. In fact, it evokes for me the same image (more faded, though) of captive wild animals as Le Lion (Chanel), a perfume clearly dominated by the note of cistus ladanifer - at least until the almost querlainesque vanilla takes over.

Eventually, the animalic smell dissipates and a vanillic and powdery, slightly metallic amber is left behind. It slightly resembles Shalimar in the drydown. It's not up my alley, that's for sure. Let's say it would be okay, but I can't erase from my olfactory memory that goat smell with which it struck me in the beginning. I just can't unsmell it.

11/02/2025

10Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Medusa00
846 Reviews

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Medusa00

Top Review 22

The Cashmere Whale

The Cashmere Whale is a subspecies of the sperm whale and a cross between a whale and a cashmere goat. They live undiscovered in the Atlantic, but they have also been sighted in the North Sea. Only Mrs. de Nicolai has managed to find the vomit of the Cashmere Whale on the shore and incorporate it into Ambre Cashmere.
This cross is, of course, entirely made up by me, but it is also genetically impossible. Although nowadays I sometimes wonder if some crazy scientists might actually manage to break the species barrier.
Here’s something interesting about amber:
I consulted Know-it-all Wiki.
Amber is formed during the feeding of sperm whales. Indigestible parts like beaks or horn jaws of squids and octopuses are embedded in amber. In the intestines of individual sperm whales, up to 400 kilograms of amber can be contained. Such quantities, however, often lead to intestinal blockage and ultimately to the death of these animals. There is uncertainty about the exact cause of its formation. It is possible that a metabolic disease occurs in the sperm whale when it produces amber. According to another theory, the substance serves as an antibiotic wound closure for injuries to the intestinal wall. The substance enters the sea through vomiting, as "fecal stones," or through the natural death of the animals.
Amber is found floating in the sea in lumps, usually up to 10 kilograms, but in rare cases, over 100 kilograms. These amber lumps can drift through the seas for years to decades and are found as beachcombing treasures on coastlines.
That all sounds very appetizing, doesn’t it? But nowadays, natural amber is often replaced by synthetic alternatives, although I don't want to accuse Mrs. Nicolai of embellishing the ingredient list.
Why am I so fixated on amber? Ambre Cashmere is, for me, one of the most amber-creamy scents I have ever had under my nose.
The opening has a bit of citrusy pepperiness. The iris butter already sends us a bit of waxy creaminess. A few flowers have been stirred in, and spices are sprinkled on top with delicate fingers.
Moreover, Ambre Cashmere has an indescribable softness reminiscent of cashmere wool. Anyone of you who might have a sweater, a scarf, or underwear made of pure cashmere will know how that feels. But it’s also an expensive indulgence, as those pants cost 300 euros.
Of course, musk powder and even more cream come through various absolutes and a pinch of earthy patchouli. But the scent had already captivated me.
Normally, I like perfumes with a few edges, corners, spice, and, as our Polly always says, a bit of dirt. Here, I don’t miss any of that.
On days like this, such a cozy perfume is just right.

Updated on 11/02/2025

08/15/2023

10Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

KleinKirivi
6 Reviews

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KleinKirivi

Top Review 32

Earendil's Star

Inspired by @Turandot's recent blog post "Retrospective and Outlook," I became aware of Parfums de Nicolaï.

Similar to my dear fellow perfumista, I find myself a bit stuck in my own bubble here: I revolve around the old fragrances and traditional houses, caressing my vintage bottles, and rarely can new releases excite my Guerlain-esque elevated perfume snob nose. Niche is what happens after the relevant fragrances have already been launched - and that was decades ago. High-priced blending.

In other words: I find myself feeling foolish and bored with my snobbery - in the truest sense. And probably everyone else does too.
On this barren ground, the blog post landed, and I read: Patricia de Nicolaï.

My research engine kicked in, further fueled by the fact that Mme is somehow connected to Guerlain (niece of Jean-Paul G.), so I wasn't completely out of control. The first interesting fragrances were identified, and now I faced the first hurdle: where to sniff?

What should not have happened, happened: exactly 20 minutes on foot from me, there is a niche perfumery that carries the fragrances. Niche. 20 minutes. For four years already, and I knew nothing about it. And many other fragrances as well. I am ruined, already now.

Of course, I went there very soon, sniffed a lot, and chose this fragrance here.
My wish was for a cozy, warm, creamy, powdery vanilla scent that doesn't overwhelm, tolerates warm days, but already gives a glimpse of autumn. And here it is.

I will spare you the exact description of the fragrance development; the fragrance pyramid represents it quite well.

Freshly sprayed, all my loved ones asked me what that wonderful scent was. No one has ever done this before, and they only know me with a bottle in hand.

In the heart, for me, it carries the iris butter that I love from "Black Tie | Celine," the happening, without becoming too greasy. That is ensured by clove and pepper.

The base is to die for. Looking at the notes here, one might suspect a heavy, dark foundation. Not at all! Something mixes in there and ensures that the fragrance shines. Warm. Sensual. Bright. I somehow had to think of Galadriel's gift to Frodo Baggins, the vial of crystal with the light of Earendil's star. That's how it smells.

And now here’s the kicker: it lasts for days! The scent strip has been sitting on my desk for the fourth day now, and now and then a breeze hits me. Sensational.
I am delighted. There are still truly good fragrances out there, even today.
(Okay. There is a bit of Guerlain in it after all.)

Thanks to the dear Parfuma, who gave me the nudge with her words.
Thanks to Mme Nicolaï for this masterpiece.

For me, it’s now time to continue my journey of discovery.

Updated on 08/15/2023

06/09/2021

8Scent 7Longevity 8Sillage

MenaRothi
6 Reviews

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MenaRothi

Helpful Review 11

In the Depths of the Medina of Marrakech

You remind me of a long-forgotten time. You awaken feelings, give me a sense of security. You are exciting, mysterious, enigmatic. Your sweet, spicy, and perfectly rounded presence simply reminds me of the mystery of a souk. You are for me the epitome of the Medina of Marrakech. Many spices, magical light sources, vibrant colors: a mystery for outsiders. And despite your size, you convey intimacy. You whisper in my ear - softly, very softly, "I will never fully reveal my secret."

Updated on 06/09/2021