Macaron Bourbon
Macaron Bourbon by Parfums de Nicolaï is an unisex eau de parfum in the premium price tier. It opens with bitter almond, davana and rum, moves into rose, cinnamon and clove and dries down to caramel, patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bitter Almond Marzipan with a sharp, cherry-stone edge. Sweet but slightly medicinal.
- Davana Odd and gorgeous — apricot jam, rum and dried herbs at once.
- Rum Boozy, sweet and warm. Adds a grown-up edge to gourmands.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
- Clove Hot, dry and dental. Powerful — a little goes a long way.
Dry-down
- Caramel Burnt sugar. Rich, sticky and unapologetically sweet.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
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