Maison Crivelli Neroli Nasimba EDP

Description

Neroli Nasimba is neroli with a leather jacket on: sunny orange blossom up front, a clean, dry leather underneath. Released in 2023 by Maison Crivelli, the Paris house founded by Thibaud Crivelli, it was composed by Paul Guerlain and inspired by a walking safari at first light. Pink pepper, cardamom and mandarin open it with a bright, spicy sparkle. Neroli, orange blossom and petitgrain make up a radiant, slightly soapy heart, and the base brings saffiano leather, labdanum and vetiver, which give it a smooth, polished edge rather than a smoky one. One Fragrantica review memorably described it as a horse saddle scrubbed with dish soap. Reviewers also set it against Tom Ford Neroli Portofino and find Nasimba noticeably drier and more grown-up.

Scent Character

Translation: four evenly weighted sides, which is exactly how it wears. Pepper and cardamom, the saffiano leather, the citrus and the neroli-orange blossom heart all get equal time, with vetiver adding a light woody finish.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange
• Heart: Neroli, Orange Blossom, Petitgrain
• Base: Saffiano Leather, Labdanum, Vetiver

Performance

Longevity: Around 4 to 6 hours for most wearers, longer on fabric.
Sillage: Moderate in the first couple of hours, then soft.
Projection: About arm's length early on, becoming a close skin scent in the leather drydown.

An honest note: some reviewers report more than 6 hours, but most describe the second half as a skin scent. Plan on a refined, close fragrance rather than a projecting one.

Best Occasions & Season

At its best in Spring and Summer, and on mild early-Fall days. Works well for the office, daytime events and relaxed evenings. Unisex. Skip it if you want a loud neroli or a dark, smoky leather.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Paul Guerlain
House: Maison Crivelli, Paris, France
Launched: 2023, with no reformulation on record

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FAQ

Does Neroli Nasimba contain oud?
No. The darker side of the scent comes from saffiano leather, labdanum and vetiver, not agarwood.

What does it smell like?
Bright neroli and orange blossom with pink pepper and mandarin, over a clean, smooth leather base.

How does it compare to Tom Ford Neroli Portofino?
Neroli Portofino is a breezy citrus cologne. Neroli Nasimba is drier and spicier, with a leather base that gives it more depth.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex.