Week End Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2011

At a glance

Is Week End Nicolai Parfumeur Createur worth trying?

Week End by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a Floral Green fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
green, aromatic, fresh with Mint, Basil, Tarragon

The first impression

Week End by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Week End was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Patricia de Nicolai. Top notes are Mint, Basil and Tarragon; middle notes are Galbanum, Lily-of-the-Valley, Granny Smith apple, Calone, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom; base notes are Musk, Virginia Cedar and Leather.

What shapes the scent

green 100%
aromatic 85%
fresh 70%
fresh spicy 60%
white floral 50%
musky 40%

The perfumer behind it

Patricia de Nicolai

Patricia de Nicolai

Patricia de Nicolai is a master perfumer and the granddaughter of Pierre Guerlain, known for her refined and elegant compositions. She creates fragrances for both her own house, Nicolai Parfumeur Createur, and other brands like MDCI Parfums. Her work often balances classic French perfumery with modern touches, as seen in scents like Amber Oud and Baikal Leather Intense. She is celebrated for her expertise in blending natural and synthetic materials.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Mint Mint
Basil Basil
Tarragon Tarragon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Galbanum Galbanum
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Granny Smith apple Granny Smith apple
Calone Calone
Jasmine Jasmine
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Cardamom Cardamom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Virginia Cedar Virginia Cedar
Leather Leather

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Week End Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

Essence

The Explorer thrives on discovery, and Week End's green aromatic freshness is the olfactory equivalent of a sunlit forest trail. Mint and basil burst forth like the first steps of a journey, while musk and cedar base notes promise the satisfaction of horizons expanded. This fragrance captures the Explorer's restlessness and reverence for the untamed, blending crispness with earthy depth.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear practical linen and broken-in leather boots, always ready to detour down an alley or hike a ridge. Their look is effortlessly layered-a canvas jacket over a white tee, a single silver bracelet-mirroring the perfume's balance of galbanum's rawness and jasmine's elegance. The tarragon top note adds an unexpected twist, much like their habit of pairing vintage finds with high-tech gear.

Philosophy & Values

They measure life in experiences, not possessions. The fragrance's lily-of-the-valley note reflects their appreciation for fleeting beauty, while the leather base speaks to their love of well-worn paths. They believe curiosity is the antidote to stagnation, just as calone's aquatic freshness prevents the green notes from feeling heavy.

Relationships

They connect best with fellow wanderers, whether swapping travel stories or planning impromptu road trips. Romantic partners admire their independence, though the musk's warmth assures they're never coldly detached. Friends rely on them to introduce new restaurants or hidden bookshops, much like cardamom subtly spices the floral heart.

Lifestyle

Mornings start with a run through dew-covered parks, weekends with train tickets to unfamiliar towns. The fragrance's moderate sillage mirrors their approach-present but never overwhelming, leaving just enough trace to intrigue.

Shadow

Their constant motion can become avoidance, using newness to escape deeper commitments. The cedar's dryness hints at this risk-roots that resist taking hold.

Conclusion

Week End is the Explorer's liquid manifesto: a reminder that adventure isn't about distance, but attention. Like the fragrance's evolving layers, they prove that the richest journeys are those where every note-whether mint, musk, or memory-is fully savored.