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Nina Ricci · Sold as feminine
L'Air du Temps
The quiet intimacy of a sunlit room filled with the scent of fresh flowers, where every note whispers of lasting grace and subtle luxury.
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L'Air du TempsMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Air du Temps by Starck, launched in 2010 and crafted by perfumer Francis Fabron, embodies the essence of sophisticated elegance that has long been a hallmark of Nina Ricci. This fragrance opens with bright notes of bergamot and rosemary before diving into a heart of carnation, rose, and jasmine, creating an intricate floral bouquet. The base notes feature woody, earthy elements like Brazilian rosewood, vetiver, and sandalwood, along with warm spices and powdery accords that lend depth and richness.
Apply L'Air du Temps lightly to pulse points — it builds on skin over time. The fragrance blooms best when allowed to settle rather than layered heavily. Best worn in cooler weather or indoors, as its warmth can feel heavy in the heat.
Fig. 01 — L'Air du Temps, Nina Ricci
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Francis Fabron
The perfumer who scented Audrey HepburnFrancis Fabron was a French perfumer trained at the Givaudan Perfumery School in Paris who began his career as a junior perfumer at Roure Bertrand Fils.
The L'Air line
27 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Nina Ricci
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