VioletOpens with
LeatherHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre
The hushed intimacy of an evening walk through an urban park, where shadows deepen and the air is thick with the scent of earth and leather.
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L’Air du Temps Nuit PourpreMid-range · $40–100
54%Similar accords, often for lessMagnificent Black · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre by Nina Ricci was launched in 2017 and crafted by perfumer Calice Becker. This fragrance is a deep dive into the complexities of the night, with violet and patchouli leading the way to a powdery and earthy base. The opening notes of violet and pink pepper create an intriguing tension, while jasmine adds a touch of sweetness that balances the overall composition. Leather and iris bring depth and sophistication, grounding the fragrance in a rich, sensual atmosphere.
Apply L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre to your pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The powdery base notes will develop more warmth as they interact with your skin over time, so avoid layering it heavily at once.
Fig. 01 — L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre, 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
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The originalL’Air du Temps Nuit PourpreNina Ricci · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2023Magnificent BlackShares 5 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 4.28 (358)50%Match
Swiss ArabianAttar Al SheilaShares 5 of its 11 notesunder $40★ 3.96 (26)
With Nina Ricci Signoricci 2
Adds citrus, aldehydic and aromatic; shares jasmine.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 67%, disliked or hated by 17%.