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

L'Air du Temps Parfum

4.4/5 · 61 votes Feminine 1948
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.6/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day79
Night61
Fall100
Spring82
Winter79
Summer50
Our take

The peach and bergamot open with a soft brightness that fades faster than the rest of the composition deserves. Carnation and may rose take over with a spicy, powdery weight that can feel heavy on skin that prefers clean, sheer florals. Ylang-ylang and lily add a creamy density that some will find overwhelming in a small space. The orchid and iris deepen the heart until it leans more earthy than airy. Moss and vetiver in the base pull the scent toward damp soil rather than dry wood. Ambergris and musk wrap the florals in a warm skin scent that stays present through a full day of wear. Sandalwood and benzoin smooth the edges so the spices never turn sharp. The cedar adds a dry line that keeps the sweetness from becoming a blanket.

This fragrance suits a woman walking through a sunlit garden while the morning dew still clings to the leaves. It feels rooted in the ground rather than floating above it. The animalic accord is quiet but present, giving the flowers a lived-in character instead of a polished one. Brazilian rosewood bridges the top and heart with a gentle, resinous touch. The benzoin and moss linger close to the wrist without reaching across a room. It is a scent that sits near the body and moves with the person wearing it. A bouquet of heavy blooms resting on a stone table after the rain has passed.

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