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Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

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France

Cuir Cuba Intense

3.95755 ratings·Unisex·2014·Gourmand

Opens with Licorice, Star Anise, Mint, Sicilian Lemon moves through Cumin, Lavender, Coriander, Ylang-ylang, Magnolia, Geranium and settles into Tobacco, Hay, Patchouli, Cedar, Civet, Liatris.

Perfumers

Patricia De Nicolai

Main Accords

soft spicysweetanisfresh spicytobacco

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

soft spicy
100%
sweet
80%
anis
59%
fresh spicy
39%
tobacco
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Licorice

Licorice

Mint

Mint

Sicilian Lemon

Sicilian Lemon

star anise

star anise

Heart Notes

Coriander

Coriander

Cumin

Cumin

Geranium

Geranium

Lavender

Lavender

magnolia

magnolia

Ylang-Ylang

Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Cedar

Cedar

Civet

Civet

Hay

Hay

liatris

liatris

Patchouli

Patchouli

tobacco

tobacco

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Winter

73%

Spring

93%

Peak

Summer

100%

Autumn

77%

Day

100%

Night

79%

Profile Matches

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Community

What People Think

3.95

755 imported community ratings

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