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The year 1955 gave us Barrage (Eau de Cologne) Nicky Chini. In eau de cologne — and that's all it takes to fall in love.
Italy is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A fresh and light fragrance with a concentration of fragrant substances up to 5% according to French standards, giving a feeling of purity and coolness
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Barrage (Eau de Cologne) is shaped as a living composition, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The style of Nicky Chini is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de Cologne sets the depth and body this composition needs.
Its olfactory taxonomy remains readable through movement from opening to drydown.
Even without a fully detailed top section the fragrance still remains cohesive and focused, and the first accord remains controlled and clear.
The middle and base stages are felt as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The stylistic positioning is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
Overall Barrage (Eau de Cologne) holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best understood on skin.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Nicky Chini |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | Italy |
| Website | http://www.nickychini.com |
| Year of production | 1955 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne |
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