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Nina Ricci · Sold as feminine
L'Air du Temps Parfum
The quiet poise of a woman stepping into a room where the air is filled with the subtle blend of fresh florals and warm spices, creating an atmosphere both inviting and refined.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
L'Air du Temps ParfumMid-range · $40–100
41%Similar accords, often for lessGharami · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1948 by Nina Ricci and crafted by perfumer Francis Fabron, L'Air du Temps Parfum is a fragrance that captures the essence of lasting elegance. The composition opens with a bright burst of bergamot and spices, quickly giving way to a heart filled with white and yellow florals like carnation, may rose, and ylang-ylang. These delicate notes are anchored by a rich base of moss, ambergris, sandalwood, and musk, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
L'Air du Temps Parfum has become synonymous with the refined style Nina Ricci is known for — it was one of the first fragrances to blend floral notes with warm spices, setting a new standard in perfumery.
Apply L'Air du Temps Parfum in light layers to allow its rich base notes to slowly unfold. It blooms within an hour and has a long-lasting presence on skin, making it perfect for evening wear.
Fig. 01 — L'Air du Temps Parfum, 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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The originalL'Air du Temps ParfumNina Ricci · Mid-range · $40–100Ajmal · 2005GharamiShares 6 of its 12 notesunder $40★ 4.67 (9)
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are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 57%, disliked or hated by 5%.