L'Air du Temps by Starck by Nina Ricci bottle
Nina Ricci

L'Air du Temps by Starck

3.7/5 · 85 votes Feminine 2010
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Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage3.6/5
Day100
Night50
Fall72
Spring67
Summer44
Winter28
Our take

L'Air du Temps by Starck opens with carnation and rose supported by bright bergamot and a soft peach facet. Neroli adds a clean, slightly bitter citrus edge while Brazilian rosewood gives the top a gentle, polished wood tone. The entrance feels floral and lightly spiced rather than fruity or heavy, with the carnation already showing its clove-like character.

The heart deepens that spicy floral core with ylang-ylang, gardenia, jasmine, violet, orchid, and orris. Rosemary brings an aromatic lift that keeps the bouquet from turning dense. Cloves sit quietly among the petals, adding warmth without sharpness. In the base, oakmoss and vetiver introduce an earthy, dry foundation. Sandalwood and cedar smooth the texture, while amber, musk, benzoin, and iris leave a powdery, resinous finish. The overall impression is woody, warm spicy, floral, powdery, white floral, earthy, aromatic, iris, amber, and sweet. The scent suits bright mornings in a garden or a walk through a park when the air is warm and the light is clear. It stays close to the skin with a soft, continuous presence that feels natural and composed. The final impression rests on iris and amber.

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