Maharadjah

This is a rich spicy oriental, and a bit unusual; it starts out with a fair amount of lavender, and a pleasant red apple note underneath it with some dusty wood. At first, I really don't like the sweaty character that the lavender imparts--I almost never do--and it gets worse for a few minutes as the apple blast quickly recedes. As the sweatiness abates, though, a fairly straightforward cinnamon/clove combination appears, a lot like Eau Lente as was remarked below, but without the vanilla, maybe more like Diptyque's original L'eau. Even though this shouldn't be so amazing, I think it's rare enough to find the spices on their own that it stands out somewhat because of that. The cinnamon is very realistic, and it maintains that paradoxical state of being very sharp and zingy at the same time as it's smooth and sensual, as only an actual cinnamon stick can do. As the hot burn fades a little in the base, a bit of mild sandalwood steps in to back it up. I'd call it moderately masculine rather than unisex, both from the scent alone and considering that it was given an obvious "feminine" counterpart. A very well-done spice fragrance.

Parfums de Nicolai is one of the best perfume houses but it's so underrated and not credited enough. Every one of their creations is something unique and and original - even if I am not head over heels with all of them, I must reckon that they are intelligent fragrances, well structured, with a common family hallmark. Briefly, they suprise me, amaze me and leave me intrigued all the time. That said, I cannot get why Mahrahdjah is never mentioned nor sought after. This is really one of the best in the PdN family. And again, it got discontinued. Why? It is a spicy, rich fragrance. Starts off loud, incense and anise and some medicinal/balsamic blast (juniper,clove), that give way to some sparkling ginger. A little lavender - just a little and at the very beginning, it disappears quickly; then you get the warm part: patchouli -the wine cellar type - that recalls Coromandel, but just a bit. Cinnamon. Sandalwood & rose and loads of incense. Indeed Marahdjah resembles to Creed's Angelique Encens, another gem. Creamy, warm, comforting. Outstanding.

Wow, this is gorgeous. I wouldn't ever have thought lavendar would go very well with cinnamon and cloves but it's perfect. Spicy carnation and sandalwood make this an oriental lover's dream. While I'm a big fan of Jicky the only similarity I see between the two is that they have lavendar in a starring role. As mentioned by Gosha, this remains as good as the opening for the entirety rather than fading or disappearing. Sillage is moderate, longevity is very good for me. While I imagine it will indeed make a wonderful cold winter scent, I wore it in humid low 90s weather today. It was wonderful, not at all cloying and held up all day. The best experience I've had with a Parfums de Nicolai fragrance.

One of my favorites since a tester i lucked upon. Just had to buy more after that! Hard to find. But worth the cost. Try to find it for purchase in Canada...It ain't gonna happen. But even after the exhorbant shipping and handling, customs fees and taxes hit me, I was still super pleased with my purchase. Really happy all you need is one spritz to last you the day though.

I'm not a big fan of lavender as main note but this one is done perfectly.. It has cinnamon and clove which are blended so well, in addition to sandalwood which instantly reminds me of India (well, as the name implies!). The vanilla gives sweetness at the base.. This is spicy but warm, comforting scent! Sadly, it's discontinued!