Nicolai Riviera Verbena perfume review on Persolaise Love At First Scent episode 303

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Episode 303 of Love At First Scent
This was a KZbin Live broadcast streamed on Monday 30th August 2022. Unscripted. Unedited. Unrehearsed.
In this episode, I reviewed the new Nicolai Riviera Verbena, composed by Patricia De Nicolai.
Introduction 0:00
Nicolai Riviera Verbena 6:28
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Here’s the blotter update…
- As we’ve come to expect from Nicolaï, this composition takes us on a classical journey, in the sense that it displays marked, distinct developments from top to base. With the passage of time, the citrusy exuberance makes way for an unexpectedly prominent patchouli drydown, suggesting a calmer, more sensual evening, following the sunny energy of the day. A delightful piece of work.
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[Sample obtained by me.]
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[@klaas020]

Hello Mr. P., such a delight to hear you talk about Patricia de Nicolai! One of the most talented perfumers around for sure, in the best of French fragrance tradition. I didn't explore all her fragrances, but her citruses are indeed superb. I own both Cap Neroli and the very, very elegant Cédrat Intense which is the best citrus since Chanel pour Monsieur in my humble opinion, and that's saying a lot!!! We eat licorice by the ton here in Holland! Double salted licorice at that!! That wouldn't go down to well as a sorbet.......

[@Persolaise]

Hmmm… I love the sound of double salted liquorice. Thanks for watching.

[@aromafromheaven]

Fantabulous house

[@Persolaise]

Absolutely.

[@whyiloveperfume260]

Really love this one ! great release for the summer !

[@Persolaise]

Me too. Thanks for watching.

[@sharonlebond2188]

Love this house! Great episode

[@Persolaise]

Thanks very much.

[@thefragrantdivide]

Nicolai is such a wonderful house! It's definitely a must-love-vintage type of brand. I've got to check this one out and Cap Neroli. 👍to Baikal Leather and 👍👍 to the 30ml bottles. Thanks, Mr. P!

[@Persolaise]

Many thanks for watching.

[@JONATHAN-db2ry]

I'm a bit late to the party with this house recently got my first bottle in Baikal Leather. I love it. And look forward to exploring more ✌🏻

[@Persolaise]

Good to know. Thanks for watching.

[@wendysperfumediary280]

hi , Mr P. Thank you for this episode. been wondering about this from Nicolai for some time

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@justaddlight]

Appreciate the impressions!

[@Persolaise]

Thank you.

[@susannahwatt5853]

Excited to get my nose on this as we are just entering spring in NZ. I have fallen hard for this house. My favourite is Kiss Me Intense. I also have Patchouli Intense, Ambre Cashmere Intense and Rose Oud. I’m hankering for Fig Tea and to try Cap Neroli and Sacre Bleu Intense. Such beautiful crystalline, restrained and 3D fragrances. They set beautiful scenes and have the feel of being a wonderful pop-up storybook for the nose ❤️

[@Persolaise]

Yes, they’re extremely well constructed. Thanks very much for watching.

[@jom6829]

Just received their discovery set and happily they include Riviera Verbena. Very much looking forward to trying them.

[@Persolaise]

Ah, wonderful. Enjoy!

[@andrewpayne3298]

New york Intense is possibly the most perfect masculine ever I'm so glad it's niche and not many others smell so wonderful

[@Persolaise]

It is a wonderful piece of work.

[@lineplanevolume]

Bois Belize is available in the London stores as well.

[@Persolaise]

Ah, then I’ve been misinformed. Thank you.

[@lineplanevolume]

@@Persolaise - You're very welcome. I was able to pick up a bottle from the Marble Arch store, last time I was in London.

[@LiaAndrews]

I loved the original Sacrebleu. It was subtle and mystical 💖 Current New York Intense is fantastic in the tropics. I wear it though it is classic masculine.

[@Persolaise]

Well, it’s an amber, which makes it pretty unisex, in my book. Enjoy it!

[@markperkins9445]

Just got this in and it was my sotd this morning. A very refreshing green banger for spring and summer.

[@Persolaise]

Yes, it's very endearing. Thanks for watching.

[@rossmcfarlane6687]

Shamefully never tried anything from this house. I will be sure to rectify this. There's an independent dairy at Loch Lomond called Auchentulloch which makes the best ice-cream in the country. Their liquorice ice-cream is heavenly.

[@Persolaise]

Ooooh… sounds like a must-visit. Many thanks for watching.

[@stephanthienel]

This one is not for me either. I like the scent, but it really goes quiet on my skin really quickly. Also I find calone much better presented in Nicolai‘s own Week-End in Normandy, which is a take on Cristalle. I prefer L‘Eau Mixte or Eau Chic from this house if I want a perfume in this style.

[@Persolaise]

Good points, thank you. And thanks for watching.

[@yknozomi5123]

ニコライ大好きです🌼

[@Persolaise]

Thanks for watching.

[@jesn]

Nicolaï is my second favorite house, but this release was not for me. I really have a hard time with the calone. By the way, in Sweden, licorice ice cream is quite mainstream.

[@Persolaise]

Ah… yet another reason to visit Sweden. Thanks for watching.

[@fleskpangkaka]

True! We love all things licorice.

[@perfumeros8246]

Calone = egg water 🤢

[@Persolaise]

😂