Desire Nick Ricardo Collection

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Desire by Nick Ricardo Collection is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men. Desire was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Roger Howell. Top notes are Pinot Noir grapes, Lemongrass and Bergamot Blossom; middle notes are Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cardamom and Hazelnut; base notes are White Musk, Leather and Ambergris.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
musky 85%
warm spicy 70%
powdery 60%
citrus 50%
animalic 40%
leather 35%
fruity 30%
aromatic 25%
earthy 20%

About the Perfumer

Roger Howell

Roger Howell

Roger Howell is a perfumer who has created fragrances for Grisiau, Michael Malul London, and Nick Ricardo Collection. His works include Lemuria, Sedona, Shambhala, Citizen Jill, Electric Heart, Ocean Noir, Desire, and Mention. Howell's compositions often feature rich and varied olfactory profiles.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Pinot Noir grapes Pinot Noir grapes
Lemongrass Lemongrass
Bergamot Blossom Bergamot Blossom

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Oakmoss Oakmoss
Patchouli Patchouli
Cardamom Cardamom
Hazelnut Hazelnut

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

White Musk White Musk
Leather Leather
Ambergris Ambergris
Unique Character

Desire Nick Ricardo Collection by Nick Ricardo Collection offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Desire Nick Ricardo Collection embodies the distinctive style of Nick Ricardo Collection while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Desire Nick Ricardo Collection

Essence

To wear Desire Nick Ricardo Collection is to embrace an essence that speaks of seduction, allure, and the intoxicating pull of the senses. This fragrance is not for the timid-it is for those who understand that life is to be tasted, touched, and deeply felt. The person who chooses this scent is ruled by the Lover archetype, but not in its shallowest form. Their desire is not mere hedonism; it is a philosophy, a way of moving through the world with passion as their compass.

Philosophy & Values

For them, pleasure is not indulgence-it is a form of wisdom. They reject the puritanical notion that desire must be tamed or that passion is a distraction from higher pursuits. Instead, they believe that to deny desire is to deny life itself. Their philosophy is one of immersion: Feel deeply, love fiercely, savor every sensation before it slips away.

Yet, this is not mere materialism. Their pursuit of beauty is a spiritual act, a way of transcending the mundane. They understand that desire is fleeting, and so they embrace it all the more urgently. They value authenticity above all-false modesty and repressed emotions disgust them. They would rather burn brightly and briefly than smolder in mediocrity.

Relationships

In love, they are both the seducer and the seduced. They do not seek shallow conquests; they crave connections that are electric, consuming. Their relationships are intense, often dramatic, because they refuse to settle for anything less than absolute passion. They are generous lovers, attentive to their partner’s desires, but they demand the same in return.

Yet, their shadow looms here. Their hunger for intensity can make them restless-no love, no matter how deep, ever feels quite enough. They may grow bored when the initial fire dims, always chasing the next intoxication. They fear stagnation more than heartbreak, and so they may leave before they are left, or stay too long in destructive relationships simply because the pain feels more alive than indifference.

Shadow

Where there is ecstasy, there is also danger. The Lover’s greatest weakness is the temptation to lose themselves in sensation. They may indulge too deeply in wine, in love, in fantasy-anything to escape the dullness of routine. Their pursuit of pleasure can become a form of avoidance, a way to numb deeper fears of emptiness or meaninglessness.

At their worst, they may manipulate others, not out of malice, but because they cannot resist the thrill of being desired. They may confuse love with possession, passion with obsession. The line between devotion and self-destruction blurs, and they must learn that true desire does not consume-it enriches.

Conclusion

This individual thrives in environments where beauty and pleasure are paramount. Their home is a sanctuary of textures-velvet drapes, silk cushions, dim lighting that casts shadows just so. They are drawn to the aesthetics of old-world opulence, where every object tells a story, where even the mundane is elevated by artistry. Their wardrobe is carefully curated, favoring fabrics that feel as good as they look, cuts that accentuate the body without vulgarity. They do not dress to impress others; they dress to feel alive.

Their tastes in music, literature, and art lean toward the romantic, the baroque, the decadent. They might lose themselves in the poetry of Baudelaire, the paintings of Caravaggio, or the operas of Wagner-works that celebrate the ecstasy and torment of desire. They are not passive consumers; they engage with art as if it were a lover, seeking to be transformed by it.