Les Gourmandises

Macaron Bourbon Nicolaï / Parfums de Nicolaï 2024

Macaron Bourbon by Nicolaï / Parfums de Nicolaï

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6.7 / 10 86 Ratings

A new perfume by Nicolaï / Parfums de Nicolaï for women and men, released in 2024. The scent is sweet-spicy. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Sweet

Spicy

Floral

Gourmand

Synthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bitter almond Davana

Davana

Rum

Heart Notes

Rose

Cinnamon

Clove

Base Notes

Vanilla

Caramel

Musk

Tonka bean absolute

Patchouli

Perfumer

Patricia de Nicolaï

Ratings

Scent

6.786 Ratings

Longevity

7.967 Ratings

Sillage

7.669 Ratings

Bottle

7.567 Ratings

Value for money

7.146 Ratings

Submitted by Segel, last update on 07/04/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the "Les Gourmandises" collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Roses Vanille Eau de Parfum

Tony Iommi Monkey Special

Reviews

2 in-depth fragrance descriptions

07/02/2025

8
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 8
Scent

Itsafineday
4 Reviews

Itsafineday

2

Nicolaï Strikes Again: Dessert From The Outer Space

my favourite from the collection. fantasy gourmand. amped up, as if replicated from memory. macarons intense. frivolous and bubbly. distinct, recognisable approach with some modern tweaks. definitely musky and synthetic, but not too synthetic: think artificial sweeteners. quite rose-forward; not personally familiar with davana unfortunately but apparently it's responsible for adding the tea facets to the rose here. sweet with boozy tinges.

colder environment would seem the most suitable for the proper development, and yet it's unexpectedly enjoyable on breezier summer days when the right mood hits. though i might be biased since i could blissfully wear Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum in heat (just 1 spray, i promise) if i feel like it. remarkable lasting power on my skin.

i really have to commend Patricia for keeping on doing her stuff as only she could and trying out new ways to connect with people at the same time. people are being harsh and i can see why: niche (for the lack of a better word) scent profile by itself combined with a controversial execution, but that's what makes it stand out. yum!

01/25/2025

5
Pricing 5
Bottle 5
Sillage 5
Longevity 4.5
Scent

DRKSHDW
87 Reviews

DRKSHDW

2

WHEN YOUR DESSERT DREAMS TURN INTO ROSEWATER TEA

This fragrance is not a true gourmand — don’t let the description fool you! While it's sweet, it leans more towards a fruity floral than anything resembling pastries or bakeries. Supposedly inspired by macarons — the iconic almond cookies — it misses the mark entirely. The almond note? Practically a ghost. Instead, davana and rose steal the show, prancing into the spotlight like they own the place.

If you’re not familiar with davana, this perfume serves as a fabulous introduction. It has a slightly sweet, floral vibe with an intriguing twist of apricot tea. Personally, I love davana, so I did enjoy this fragrance… even though I was expecting something closer to almond-dusted cookies and powdered sugar clouds.

There’s a faint boozy note lurking in the background — rum, I think? — and a soft, classy vanilla in the base. But don’t expect a sugar rush; this vanilla is refined, paired with a whisper of patchouli. It’s mindful, demure, and honestly… kind of forgettable.

Picture this: you open a fancy box of assorted macarons, but they’ve seen better days. The scents are faint, the flavors muted. There’s a rosewater macaron, a rum-infused one, and a tired vanilla that’s past its prime. You pair them with a fruity apricot tea infusion, and voilà! That’s this perfume in a nutshell — a gourmand for people who don’t actually like gourmands.

To be fair, it’s elegant, understated, and pleasant. Still, it’s worth a try if you’re into sophisticated sweetness… just don’t expect it to be the life of the party. It doesn’t project strongly or stick around for very long. Within a couple of hours, it’s like it ghosts you — soft, intimate, and more of a “skin scent” than a room-filler.