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03/23/2023
Kurai
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Kurai
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5
Musc solaire
Parfums de Nicolaï has a small range of musk centered fragrances that hardly get any attention from the crowds. Well actually there are only three editions so it cannot really be called a range. But I know all three of them and I see a clear pattern. Each one is a classic approach to the floral-musk theme and they share a spring-fresh, playful character.
Musc Monoï has the same set of fresh musks as Musc Intense and Poudre de Musc Intense Eau de Parfum. This time the focus is on the sunny, tropical side. Ylang-ylang, a solar note and a not-so-creamy coconut are combined to create this sense of a hot summer day at the beach. A big shot of calone completes that airy summer breeze. This comes in EdT concentration so it wears like a charm on sunny days.
Before wearing I worried that this may be going all suntan lotion on me. But we are dealing with Patricia de Nicolaï here and she knows how to play with suggestive, associative scents and to avoid stereotypes at the same time. So this worked out just lovely. Less tropical than I expected, actually, and more generally floral-musky. All in all quite a lovely and uncomplicated scent.
Musc Monoï has the same set of fresh musks as Musc Intense and Poudre de Musc Intense Eau de Parfum. This time the focus is on the sunny, tropical side. Ylang-ylang, a solar note and a not-so-creamy coconut are combined to create this sense of a hot summer day at the beach. A big shot of calone completes that airy summer breeze. This comes in EdT concentration so it wears like a charm on sunny days.
Before wearing I worried that this may be going all suntan lotion on me. But we are dealing with Patricia de Nicolaï here and she knows how to play with suggestive, associative scents and to avoid stereotypes at the same time. So this worked out just lovely. Less tropical than I expected, actually, and more generally floral-musky. All in all quite a lovely and uncomplicated scent.
