L'Extase Caresse de Roses
“L'Extase Caresse de Roses by Nina Ricci is a Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a rose, floral composition with a fresh undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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L'Extase Caresse de Roses by Nina Ricci, launched in 2016 and crafted by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, is a floral fragrance that captures the essence of delicate rose petals. The composition opens with fresh notes of pear and bergamot, leading into a heart of Turkish and Bulgarian roses, peony, and lily-of-the-valley. These are complemented by raspberry and violet, creating a sweet yet powdery base anchored by white musk and patchouli. This fragrance is quintessentially feminine, blending the crispness of fresh florals with the warmth of soft, enveloping musks.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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How It Wears
Application Tips
This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points for a gentle warmth. The fresh top notes dissipate quickly, giving way to the enveloping rose and musk base that lasts throughout the day. It pairs well with light fabrics like cotton or silk.
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.
A quiet afternoon spent in a sunlit conservatory, where the air is filled with the scent of blooming roses and soft florals.
Fig. 01 — L'Extase Caresse de Roses, Nina Ricci
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