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Nina Ricci · Sold as feminine
L'Air du Temps Eau Florale
The first sip of freshly brewed tea as you settle into a quiet afternoon, where the scent of flowers and the faint hint of musk create an atmosphere of gentle refinement.
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L'Air du Temps Eau FloraleMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessSPIRIT OF VALENCIA · Swiss ArabianBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Air du Temps Eau Florale by Nina Ricci was launched in 2017 as an elegant continuation of the brand's legacy. Perfumer Calice Becker crafted a composition that balances bright citrus with a lush floral heart, creating a scent that feels both fresh and enveloping. The fragrance opens with bergamot and lemon, cutting through with crispness before giving way to orange blossom, honeysuckle, and gardenia. These florals are soft yet distinct, providing a delicate warmth that is further enhanced by the powdery musk and woody notes in the base.
L'Air du Temps Eau Florale opens with bright citrus that fades within two hours, so apply it generously to capture its initial freshness. The powdery and woody base notes provide a lasting warmth, making this fragrance ideal for daytime or early evening wear.
Fig. 01 — L'Air du Temps Eau Florale, Nina Ricci
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Calice Becker
Flowers inside a bottle of eau de cologneCalice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne.
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
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The L'Air line
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Designer Nina Ricci
More from the house · founded 1932 · France
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The originalL'Air du Temps Eau FloraleNina Ricci · Mid-range · $40–100Swiss Arabian · 2023SPIRIT OF VALENCIAShares 5 of its 10 notesunder $40★ 4.25
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Adds sweet, warm spicy and amber; shares gardenia and musk.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 5%.