CarnationOpens withCarnationHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Nina Ricci · Sold as feminine
L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes
The subtle richness of an understated boudoir, where soft florals mingle with the faint scent of sandalwood and musk, creating a cocoon of refined luxury.
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L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des ColombesMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes by Nina Ricci was launched in 2015 and crafted by perfumer Francis Fabron. This fragrance opens with a bright, aromatic blend of bergamot and rosemary before diving into the heart where carnation, peach, and gardenia create an intricate floral bouquet. The base notes of palisander rosewood, sandalwood, and musk ground this composition in earthy warmth, making it both intimate and expansive. This scent is a proof of Nina Ricci's legacy of blending classic elegance with contemporary nuance.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for the best longevity. The aromatic top notes are fleeting but set up the heart's floral complexity beautifully. Allow it to settle on your skin before venturing out — its warmth is most noticeable close to the body.
Fig. 01 — L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes, 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
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Designer Nina Ricci
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