Nina Snow Princess by Nina Ricci bottle
Nina Ricci

Nina Snow Princess

4.2/5 · 257 votes Feminine 2011
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes
Apple Tree

Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day100
Night40
Winter98
Spring47
Fall44
Summer27
Our take

Nina Snow Princess opens with a bright, zesty spritz of Amalfi lemon and lime, a citrus fanfare that feels like cracking open a frosted window on a winter morning. But don’t be fooled by the initial freshness, because within minutes the heart reveals its true intentions: gooey caramel and praline wrap around a candied red apple, turning the whole thing into a sticky, edible cloud. The drydown settles on a soft vanilla musk cushioned by powdery Virginia cedar and a ghost of apple tree wood, which gives it a faintly woody, almost fuzzy finish. The overall character is that of a crystal snow globe shaken over a plate of caramel-dipped apple slices, delicate in concept but heavy on the sugar.

This is a straight-up gourmand that leans heavily into sweetness, and the numbers back up the impression. With longevity barely scratching two and a half hours and sillage hovering around moderate, it evaporates faster than a snowflake on a radiator. You will need to reapply aggressively if you want it to last through a shift. It feels thoroughly mainstream and deliberately girlish, the kind of fragrance designed for the teenage cousin who wants to smell like a confectionery counter without venturing into grown-up complexity.

Best for a crisp winter afternoon when you’re bundled up and craving something cozy and unapologetically sweet. Skip it if you prefer woods that bite or citrus that bites back, because this princess only plays nice. Wear it to a holiday market or a coffee date where you want to leave a faint, sugary trail that melts before anyone can pin it down.

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