Nina Ricci L’Air Du Temps Review

L’Air du Temps perfume is presented in a sparkling flacon with a flowy silhouette. Atop the perfume bottle’s smooth curves are two birds in mid-flight. The entwined pair of doves embodies the spirit of peace and freedom.  

In 2000, the iconic bottle received the “Perfume Bottle of the Century” award in recognition of its intricate design and exquisite detail. René Lalique was the designer behind the stunning bottle. It can make any perfume collection look super classy.

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L’Air du Temps is an elegant floral bouquet containing carnations, roses, and jasmine laced with an assortment of spices, all underlain with a woody base of cedars and musks. In Robert’s words, “a true olfactory miracle.”

This gem unfurls with a spicy-floral combo featuring luminous Italian bergamot and pink carnation. The heart blossoms with a soft, sweet rose enriched with warmly alluring jasmine, while the base comprising sandalwood, amber, iris, and musk completes this timeless and sensual Eau de Parfum. (We love jasmine. Click here to see our top jasmine scents).

Here, we have a lively, fresh bergamot opening before the spicy carnation and clove join in. The carnation’s floral-spicy accents form L’Air Du Temps’ DNA, with notes from bergamot and rosewood playing a supporting role. As the fragrance continues to evolve, jasmine and rose are on hand to provide further refinement, while iris and violet offer a powdery vibe.

As the fragrance dries down, you will likely get strong hints of a soapy quality (the fancy type) emanating from the white blooms. But rest assured, it comes in the nicest, cleanest, and most elegant way.

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L’ Air du Temps perfume lasts the entire day, making the sophisticated accord a sumptuous feast for the senses. It is so light and wonderfully refreshing you can spray it on without worrying about upsetting people near you.  

You only need a few dabs. That said, be prepared to have strangers coming to compliment you on your appealing scent.

Note: Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps has undergone reformulation, and current offerings may pale in comparison to the original scent. For instance, longevity may be affected.

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Nina Ricci L’Air du Temps comes highly recommended for casual wear. However, it’s endowed with enough class and elegance to suit any event or formal occasion. Thus, you will fit right in if you wear it for an evening out, to a dinner, or concert.

The perfume is also flirty and demure in equal measure and is the perfect scent to compliment a special date. 

Climate-wise, the spicy vibe and warm amber go nicely with winter, but the floral bouquet shines best in summer.

This fragrant ode to joy inspires a feeling of positivity which means it can be your go-to scent whenever you want to uplift your spirits – or are in need of some pampering.

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L’ Air du Temps is a beautiful, light, powdery, floral scent with spicy undertones. The easy-to-wear fragrance may have been launched decades ago, but this is no old ladies perfume. It is not dated at all. On the contrary, this remains one of the most incredible scents ever formulated. 

Granted, it might remind you of your beloved granny or a favorite aunt. But think of how positive this is. Not only is it comforting, reassuring, and evocative, but it is also a reminder of one of the primary reasons we adore scents.

You see, fragrances bring back memories. They help us relive good times. They carry an inspiring story or one of hope. And few do it as well as Nina Ricci L’ Air du temps.

For a concoction with such monumental historical significance, this perfume is a steal. It’s available at a super affordable price – you can get it below 50 bucks! 

Overall, Lair du Temps is super soft, feminine, and classy. A best-seller to date, the perfume is the most famous of all of Nina Ricci’s creations. For fragrance collectors and lovers of carnations or vintage scents from bygone eras, this is a must-have!

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