A personal world of perfumery.

Maria Nicolaeva – CYDIVA is the master perfumer behind this website. CYDIVA brings her identity together with an encyclopedia dedicated to perfume, ingredients and the craft of scent.

Our editorial approach

The library is educational. It distinguishes botanical materials, aroma ingredients and the notes used to describe a perfume. Articles introduce concepts without claiming to disclose proprietary formulas or presenting fragrance preferences as universal facts.

Technical resources are linked for further exploration. CYDIVA is independent; references to ingredient manufacturers do not imply affiliation. The library will grow through new ingredient profiles, composition guides and perfume stories.