Niki de Saint Phalle by Niki de Saint Phalle
Women 1982
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Description
Niki de Saint Phalle by Niki de Saint Phalle is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1982, this olfactive composition features top notes of absinthe, green notes, mint, bergamot, and peach. The heart unfolds with carnation, patchouli, iris root, cedar, rose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine, while the base settles on oakmoss, leather, sandalwood, musk, and amber.
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Key notes
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Top
Southernwood
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Heart
carnation
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Base
oakmoss
Community
782 votes
- Positive 84%
- Negative 14%
- Neutral 2.8%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
2,463 votes
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Leading answer Love it
782 votes
Season
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496 votes
Time of day
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330 votes
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About Niki de Saint Phalle
Niki de Saint Phalle by Niki de Saint Phalle is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1982, this olfactive composition features top notes of absinthe, green notes, mint, bergamot, and peach. The heart unfolds with carnation, patchouli, iris root, cedar, rose, ylang-ylang, and jasmine, while the base settles on oakmoss, leather, sandalwood, musk, and amber.
Green, herbal and fougère Fruits, vegetables and nuts Flowers Woods and mosses White flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
189 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
258 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
79 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
58 votes
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Selene
Pure perfumery is art, and seeing those intertwined snakes on the bottle hypnotizes you, forcing you to take a side without hesitation. The message is so clear that indifference doesn’t exist. What an achievement by Niki de Saint Phalle, a brilliant sculptor who continues to express her art through a scent. Stepping into that symbolic bottle isn’t easy; there’s complexity and mysticism that overwhelm you. It starts strong with herbs, lots of mint, and very marked green notes. That spicy, slightly bitter touch of calendula reminds me of Balmain’s Ivoire, but Niki is darker. As the herbs and mint fade a bit, the floral heart emerges with calendula, valley lily, and some carnation, though it’s not the main focus. Then the mint gives way to a very well-crafted moss, with woods like cedar and fine leather touches. Comparisons with Halston Classic and Chanel N19 are spot on; Niki stands tall alongside those 70s giants, sharing the same DNA, but that more present leather gives it a subtle 80s vibe. Comparing the three: Chanel N19 is more citrusy with accentuated florals, Halston leans more into incense/herbal/lily root, and Niki is herbal like Halston but with that leather. For me, it evokes damp forest woods, herbs, and roots; it’s not a delicate floral for everyone to like, but a challenge for the wearer. The drydown is rich, powdery, slightly sweet, with that noticeable woody moss and leather. It’s extremely unisex and fits today’s tastes perfectly. I recommend it 100%. My review is based on a mid-2000s version.