L’Extase
“L’Extase by Nina Ricci is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a sweet, fruity composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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L’Extase by Nina Ricci, launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, weaves a sweet and fruity blend that is both comforting and alluring. The fragrance opens with the bright freshness of pink pepper and pear, quickly giving way to a heart of rose and jasmine that adds depth and warmth. As it settles into its base notes of caramel, amber, vanilla, and musk, L’Extase transforms into a lush, enveloping scent that feels like a warm hug.
Composition & Character
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Application Tips
Start with one spray to let the fragrance develop naturally. The caramel and vanilla notes are best experienced close to the skin, so apply directly on pulse points for maximum impact.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
The soft hum of an afternoon spent in a cozy library where the scent of fresh flowers and sweet treats fills the air, creating a serene yet inviting atmosphere.
Fig. 01 — L’Extase, Nina Ricci
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