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Maharanih Intense by Nicolaï — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Nicolaï· 2008

Maharanih Intense

Name: Maharanih Intense by Nicolaï
Brand: Nicolaï
Rating: 7.9 (51 reviews)

7.951Typically ~$150

Orange and galbanum up top, drying down to sandalwood and patchouli. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyOrientalFloralAnimalCitrus

Perfumer: Patricia de Nicolaï

Scent profile

Top notes

OrangeGalbanum

Heart notes

RoseCarnationGeraniumNarcissusRose absolute

Base notes

SandalwoodPatchouliAmber

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallDayDate nights

When

Winter

90%

Spring

96%

Summer

77%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

97%

Where

Office

84%

Casual

94%

Date

100%

Club

63%

Formal

91%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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8.840

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9.1115~$120

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Sport

47%