RoseOpens with
JasmineHeart
MuskDries down to
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Nina Ricci · Sold as feminine
L'Air du Temps Noel
The quiet intimacy of a fireside conversation on a cold winter's night, where the scent of spices and warm florals fills the air.
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L'Air du Temps NoelMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L'Air du Temps Noel by Nina Ricci, launched in 2008 and crafted by perfumer Francis Fabron, is a Floral fragrance that captures the essence of the holiday season. The composition opens with bright bergamot and peach before transitioning into a heart of rose, carnation, jasmine, and violet. These florals are balanced by earthy notes like orris root, vetiver, and oakmoss, while warm spices and musk create a cozy, powdery finish. This fragrance is a modern take on classic holiday scents, blending the freshness of citrus with the richness of floral and woody accords.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow its rich notes to develop gradually. The warm base can be overpowering if applied too heavily; one or two sprays are enough for it to last throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — L'Air du Temps Noel, 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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Warmly received so far: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 12%.