L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre by Nina Ricci bottle
Nina Ricci

L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre

4.3/5 · 6 votes Unisex 2017
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Longevity3.4/5
Sillage4.0/5
Day29
Night100
Winter57
Spring29
Summer29
Fall29
Our take

Violet and pink pepper open this composition with a cool, floral bite that quickly gives way to something far more grounded. Calice Becker pairs that bright opening with a heart of leather and iris, steering the scent away from light romance and into a space that feels deliberate and composed. The base of patchouli, cedar, and styrax adds a resinous weight that anchors the white florals, creating a woody, powdery profile that sits close to the skin with a warm, earthy presence. This is not a fragrance for bright mornings or casual errands. It is built for the person who wants a scent that feels like a heavy wool coat and the quiet of a street lit only by streetlamps.

The iris and leather combination offers a refined texture that suits someone who prefers their florals tempered by dark, amber accords rather than sweetness. It is too serious for a sunny afternoon, but it fits perfectly into a night where the air is sharp and the world feels hushed. The violet lingers just enough to soften the styrax, ensuring the composition never becomes purely rugged. It is the olfactory equivalent of stepping into a dimly lit library where the wooden shelves have absorbed decades of smoke and rain.

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