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Oil-based perfume
Nui Cobalt Designs Excelsior!
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Excelsior! — an expressive indie fragrance
Excelsior! by Nui Cobalt Designs is a unisex perfume in an oil-based format, released in 2022.
This unusual composition is intended for those who appreciate unexpected combinations, a transparent atmosphere and the bold character of indie perfumery.
The fragrance combines the fruity scent of coconut, the cool astringency of tea and a metallic accord that creates a sense of contrast.
Nui Cobalt Designs is an American brand founded in 2017 and known for its distinctive approach to creating unisex fragrances. Excelsior!
fits perfectly into this aesthetic: it does not strive to be traditionally sweet, spicy or woody, but is built around a memorable clash of softness, freshness and mineral coolness.
The name, complete with an exclamation mark, perfectly conveys the mood of the release — energetic, daring and impossible to overlook.
The fragrance pyramid and character
Excelsior! lists coconut, Earl Grey tea and metallic notes. Coconut creates a rounded fruity-creamy impression, but the composition never becomes an ordinary beach accord.
Its softening side is balanced by a slightly dry tea facet and a cool metallic nuance.
As a result, the fragrance comes across as modern and multilayered: a familiar tropical note takes an unexpected mineral direction.
Earl Grey tea adds a slight bitterness and a sense of composure, while the metallic notes emphasize its abstract, almost futuristic character.
It is precisely this contrast that makes Excelsior! appealing to fans of unconventional perfumery.
Development and wearability
On the skin, Excelsior! can be experienced as a game between a soft coconut accord and cool tea-mineral freshness.
The fragrance is not limited to a single mood: it offers both a relaxing tropical association and a crisp transparency that gives the scent greater focus.
Thanks to its oil-based concentration, the composition is designed for close contact with the skin, although a very strong sillage is reported for this release.
Excelsior! will appeal to those looking for a versatile fragrance beyond rigid divisions between feminine and masculine compositions.
It can be an expressive choice for warm weather, city walks, travel and occasions when you want to wear something out of the ordinary.
At the same time, its intense sillage should be taken into account when choosing the setting and the amount applied.
The exact dosage for skin and clothing is not specified in the available information, so it is best to begin with a small amount of oil and gradually assess how it develops on your skin.
Information about other concentrations of this fragrance is also unavailable.
This kind of testing is especially important for rich oil perfumes: skin temperature, fabric and individual chemistry can noticeably alter the balance of coconut, tea and the metallic accord.
The perfumer and its place in modern indie perfumery
The composition was created by Forest Nui Cobalt. Their work on Excelsior! is evident in the bold combination of materials and the refusal to follow a predictable development.
There is no need to choose between freshness and sweetness here: the fragrance holds both sides together, combining coconut softness with tea-like dryness and metallic coolness.
For the brand, this release is an important example of contemporary auteur perfumery, where an idea and a mood can matter more than a familiar pyramid. Excelsior!
may appeal to those who enjoy discussing fragrances, comparing nuances of their development and discovering unexpected facets in familiar notes.
In terms of mood, it can be compared with By Kilian Moonlight in Heaven, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun and Bath and Body Works Waikiki Beach Coconut, although the metallic facet makes Excelsior!
more experimental and distinctive.
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