L'Extase Rose Absolue
“L'Extase Rose Absolue by Nina Ricci is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a vanilla, warm spicy composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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L'Extase Rose Absolue by Nina Ricci was launched in 2017, crafted by the renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. This Oriental Floral fragrance is a proof of the brand's commitment to elegance and sophistication. The composition centers around Taif rose, a rare and precious note that forms the heart of the scent, balanced with warm spices like pink pepper and black pepper, creating an intense yet delicate tension. Atlas cedar and patchouli add depth and earthiness, while vanilla and benzoin provide a sweet, powdery contrast. The result is a fragrance that feels both lasting and modern, perfect for those who appreciate complexity and nuance.
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Application Tips
Apply L'Extase Rose Absolue to pulse points for a warm embrace throughout the day. The fragrance blooms best on skin rather than in the air, so avoid over-spraying. It pairs beautifully with light musks or powdery scents to enhance its depth.
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 private garden where the scent of rose petals is heightened by the warmth of spices, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and grand.
Fig. 01 — L'Extase Rose Absolue, Nina Ricci
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