Top Notes 
Black pepper
Blackcurrant
Sicilian mandarin orange
Heart Notes 
Saffron
Carrot seed
Base Notes 
Leather
Tonka bean
Wood smoke
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...and it made a Zoom
sang Klaus Lage once. And that’s what I thought with the first spray.
Thanks to a generous fragrance package from a dear perfumer in Dodge City, Darling Nikki came to my attention a few months ago. The brand and fragrance name meant nothing to me, and I sprayed it on my wrist completely unbiased. Darling Nikki went straight from my nose to my brain and then to my heart. A citrusy, tart blackcurrant that, after a few minutes, reminded me of a bitter, sweet Campari Orange. The spiciness of saffron and pepper, along with another spicy note that I can’t quite identify, perhaps anise-clove? accompanies the blackcurrant. The whole thing feels wonderfully old-fashioned; I wouldn’t have guessed it was from 2017, but rather from the 60s when women’s fragrances were less sweet and more bitter. In the base, it becomes slightly smoky; the leather could be stronger for my taste, and thank goodness the tonka bean only sweetens it like a pinch of sugar rounds off a tomato sauce. I would categorize Darling Nikki as more spicy-fruity than spicy-floral. And although it’s not a chypre, the fragrance does have a tendency in that direction for me.
Already during the first test, I looked up the prices, 210,-- € for 100 ml, okay darling, you’re going on the wish list for now. (As I think about how many blind buys went wrong in total…) And then I checked the reviews here, not many, and few who like the fragrance. I like it a lot; Mr. Pluto does too, by the way, I didn’t have to ask, Darling Nikki was noticed favorably on its own.
Longevity and sillage are very good, but be careful with the dosage. I also agree it’s unisex; the best wearing times are autumn and spring; over 25 degrees, the fragrance is too overwhelming. And the ribbed glass bottle is simple and high-quality, but doesn’t sit well in the hand when spraying. At least not in small hands. Since I’m evaluating the bottle… yes, Nikki has moved in after further tests and enriches the perfume shared living, despite all good intentions.
Thanks to a generous fragrance package from a dear perfumer in Dodge City, Darling Nikki came to my attention a few months ago. The brand and fragrance name meant nothing to me, and I sprayed it on my wrist completely unbiased. Darling Nikki went straight from my nose to my brain and then to my heart. A citrusy, tart blackcurrant that, after a few minutes, reminded me of a bitter, sweet Campari Orange. The spiciness of saffron and pepper, along with another spicy note that I can’t quite identify, perhaps anise-clove? accompanies the blackcurrant. The whole thing feels wonderfully old-fashioned; I wouldn’t have guessed it was from 2017, but rather from the 60s when women’s fragrances were less sweet and more bitter. In the base, it becomes slightly smoky; the leather could be stronger for my taste, and thank goodness the tonka bean only sweetens it like a pinch of sugar rounds off a tomato sauce. I would categorize Darling Nikki as more spicy-fruity than spicy-floral. And although it’s not a chypre, the fragrance does have a tendency in that direction for me.
Already during the first test, I looked up the prices, 210,-- € for 100 ml, okay darling, you’re going on the wish list for now. (As I think about how many blind buys went wrong in total…) And then I checked the reviews here, not many, and few who like the fragrance. I like it a lot; Mr. Pluto does too, by the way, I didn’t have to ask, Darling Nikki was noticed favorably on its own.
Longevity and sillage are very good, but be careful with the dosage. I also agree it’s unisex; the best wearing times are autumn and spring; over 25 degrees, the fragrance is too overwhelming. And the ribbed glass bottle is simple and high-quality, but doesn’t sit well in the hand when spraying. At least not in small hands. Since I’m evaluating the bottle… yes, Nikki has moved in after further tests and enriches the perfume shared living, despite all good intentions.
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