L'Air du Temps
L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci was launched in 1948, an amber & resinous fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by warm spicy, floral and woody. Key notes: Carnation, Cloves and Gardenia.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | warm spicy, floral, woody |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Carnation, Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine |
| Community rating | 3.71/5 from 6,714 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
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About this fragrance
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L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, launched in 1948, is a classic floral fragrance that opens with a burst of aldehydes, bergamot, and peach, quickly followed by a spicy carnation and rose accord. The heart reveals a lush bouquet of jasmine, gardenia, ylang-ylang, and violet, underscored by the warmth of cloves and rosemary. As it dries down, the base of oakmoss, sandalwood, musk, and benzoin creates a lasting, powdery-woody foundation with a hint of amber and vetiver. This vintage composition is renowned for its intricate balance of spicy and floral elements, making it a favorite among collectors who appreciate mid-century perfumery. It suits those who enjoy bold, complex scents with a nostalgic character, ideal for evening wear or special occasions. The fragrance's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless elegance and craftsmanship.
中文簡介
Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps 於1948年推出，係經典花香調香水。前調以醛、佛手柑、桃同玫瑰為主，帶出清新果香；中調融合康乃馨、茉莉、梔子花、依蘭同紫羅蘭，散發濃郁花香，並有丁香同迷迭香增添暖意。基調以橡苔、檀香、麝香同安息香為核心，營造出粉末木質感，餘韻悠長。呢支香水適合鍾意複雜、懷舊香氣嘅收藏家，尤其係夜晚或特別場合使用。其經典地位同精緻調香，令它成為香水史上不可或缺嘅一員。
Reference data
| House | Nina Ricci |
|---|---|
| Name | L'Air du Temps |
| Launched | 1948 |
| Marketed as | For women |
| Dominant family | Amber & Resinous |
| Notes recorded | 26 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps?
L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci: top notes are Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood, Peach and Bergamot; heart notes are Carnation, Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Orris Root; base notes are Spices, Iris, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Vetiver.
What accords does L'Air du Temps have?
The dominant accords recorded for L'Air du Temps are warm spicy (100.0%); floral (81.2%); woody (70.0%); powdery (65.6%); white floral (59.4%).
When was L'Air du Temps launched?
L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci was first released in 1948.
What does L'Air du Temps smell like?
L'Air du Temps is recorded as a amber & resinous fragrance, centred on Carnation, Cloves and Gardenia.
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