The story of an independent perfume house

In 1989, Patricia de Nicolaï and her husband Jean-Louis Michau founded NICOLAÏ with a bold wager for the time: to create, sign and sell their own perfumes. They chose to focus exclusively on top quality and to create freely, far from the dictates of marketing, while maintaining an elegant and distinguished style.

The philosophy of the Nicolaï house

From its earliest days, the Nicolaï house's philosophy was to produce only the highest quality and to create without constraints. This commitment won over a public eager for beautiful compositions. Today, Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur is among the flagships of independent French perfumery exported around the world.

The importance of passing on knowledge and passion

The Guerlain family had a major influence on the Nicolaï house's philosophy. Patricia de Nicolaï is a direct descendant of Pierre Guerlain, who propelled the company to great success in the first half of the 20th century.

Today, Patricia is assisted in her creative work by her son Axel de Nicolaï, who is also the brand's general manager responsible for development. At Nicolaï, it's about passion and the passing on of knowledge.

A perfumery tradition

We are proud to carry on this tradition of independent French perfumery and to offer unique, high-quality creations to our customers around the world. Discover our range of perfumes on our official site and immerse yourself in the world of the Nicolaï Parfumeur-Créateur house.