The story of an independent perfume house

In 1989, Patricia de Nicolaï and her husband Jean-Louis Michau created NICOLAÏ with a bold bet for the time:create, sign and sell their own perfumes. They have chosen to only produce high quality and to create in complete freedom, far from the dictates of marketing, while maintaining elegant and distinguished writing.

The philosophy of the Nicolaï house

The philosophy of the Nicolaï house from the very beginning was to only produce high quality and to create in complete freedom. This requirement was able to convince the public eager for beautiful compositions. Today, Nicolaï Perfumer-Creator is among the flagships of independent French perfumery exported all over the world.

The importance of transmission and passion

The Guerlain family had a great influence on the philosophy of the Nicolaï house. Patricia de Nicolaï is a direct descendant of Pierre Guerlain, who propelled the company into its great successes in the first part of the 20th century. Today, Patricia is assisted in her creative work by her son Axel de Nicolaï, also general director of the brand in charge of development. At Nicolaï, it is about passion and transmission.

We are proud to perpetuate this tradition of independent French perfumery and to offer unique, high-quality creations to our customers all over the world. Discover our range of perfumes on our official website and immerse yourself in the world of the Nicolaï Perfumer-Creator house.