Craftsmanship

Our Expertise

Excellence & passion

Nicolaï values and expertise

Exceptional quality selected by an in-house perfumer

What may seem like a minor detail actually makes all the difference: Maison Nicolaï masters every stage of the creative process, from the selection of raw materials to the final product in the shop.

For both Patricia and Axel, it all starts with the ingredients. The company carefully selects the finest essences from the most renowned terroirs, working independently and without compromising on quality. Patricia's organ contains Indonesian patchouli, Cambodian oud and precious Turkish rose essence.

These living, expressive materials vibrate on the skin and leave a lasting impression that is both elegant and unique. Such is the standard of Maison Nicolaï.

The Nicolaï workshop — French excellence, driven by a house of perfumers.

At Nicolaï, each fragrance comes to life in our Parisian workshop, where every stage of the creative process is carried out in-house. It is here that the formulas are developed by our team of experienced perfumers, who remain faithful to the House's high standards and artistic vision.

The raw materials, rigorously selected, are sourced directly by us to guarantee impeccable olfactory quality. This mastery, from the choice of essences to the filling of the bottles, allows us to preserve the authenticity of our style and the independence of our creation.

Each bottle is sealed by hand with a wax seal, the iconic signature of Maison Nicolaï.

Manufacturing process

Step 1

1. Raw material selection

Patricia de Nicolaï carefully selects the finest raw materials, favouring the most noble natural essences. This quest for quality, combining intuition and rigour, is the foundation of the house's olfactory excellence.

Step 2

Development of the formula

In the privacy of her Parisian laboratory, Patricia de Nicolaï composes each of the house's creations, driven by her demand for rare expertise and her passion for olfaction. Surrounded by three loyal assistants, she develops closely guarded formulas with absolute precision, embodying the very soul of Nicolaï.

Step 3

Weighing of concentrates

Each concentrate is weighed to the nearest drop, in strict accordance with the original formula. This precision ensures that the fragrance remains true to its original scent over time.

Step 4

Maceration

The maceration of the concentrates, a crucial step, lasts two weeks under perfectly controlled temperature conditions. This resting period allows the aromatic compounds to reveal their full complexity.

Step 5

Preservation in alcohol

The concentrates are then delicately blended with alcohol, according to a dosage carefully adjusted by the creator. A new maceration phase, lasting from one to four weeks depending on the composition, allows the fragrance to round out and gain depth.

Step 6

Packaging

Packaging is entrusted to the expert hands of artisans, in accordance with the highest quality standards. Bottles, pumps, caps and labels come from the best manufacturers — mostly French — and are assembled with a constant focus on beauty and precision.

Step 7

Wax seal - a unique signature

Each bottle receives the utmost attention: a gold thread is delicately wrapped around the cap, then sealed by hand with a wax seal. This simple yet solemn gesture seals the Nicolaï imprint — that of an independent, free-spirited house deeply committed to the art of perfumery.