Phileas Nina Ricci for men

a true rare gem stopped by ricci don't know why???? this cologne must be release again!

This is a rare gem! A sadly discontinued fragrance of immense beauty. Phileas is quite a complex composition that opens with a considerable amount of aldehydes, citruses and juniper for an overall effect that is at the same time stark, freshly-green and almost powdery/soapy. Patchouli rapidly makes its appearance joined by other spices (a light cinnamon), coniferous notes, leather and tobacco. In this phase Phileas reaches its peak of beauty with its perfect balance between the classic powerhouse style and an incredibly sophisticated elegance. In the drydown I get a lot of resinous notes (labdanum), pine (again), and a subtle cedarwood laying on a slightly metallic amber. Compelling and unique.



This is a very hard to find fragrance, so if you're lucky enough to find it, don't miss the chance to get it. Complex and definitely overlooked.



A masterpiece

Rating: 9/10

This is lovely IMO, rather unique smell, a little bit of Aramis Tuscany in there but not the same. Maybe also a little bit of old Quorum, not today´s formulation.

9/10

Found it at dutyfreeperfume.co.uk. Ordered it, will be very interesting.

Nina Ricci's Phileas was a really unique fragrance. So much so that I don't really know what to compare it with, or how to describe it accurately. Herbal/herbaceous chypre, I guess. But not a "green" herbal, if that makes any sense. It's actually quite complex, at times soapy, then spicy, then mossy... I loved it to bits in the eighties, and I still do.

I loved this fragrance. I bought it in the '80's at the souk in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on a business trip. I remember a wonderful burst of citrus backed by spice and musk. I thought it very sophisticated.

Hello Nick, l am really into old classic fragrances and l am looking to buy 2 fragrances on the net. Please can you show me where to buy them. ( Phileas by Nina Ricci and the New Havana Aramis for Men.