BasilOpens with
LilacHeart
MuskDries down to
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Nina Ricci · Sold as feminine
Love Fills L'Air du Temps
The moment when sunlight filters through the leaves of a garden, casting dappled shadows on soft, powdery petals.
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Love Fills L'Air du TempsMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessRika · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Francis Fabron crafted Love Fills L'Air du Temps in 2004 for Nina Ricci, a house known for its Italian elegance and lasting sophistication. This fragrance opens with a fresh burst of basil, bergamot, and lemon, creating an airy, vibrant atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with the rich heart of lilac, freesia, carnation, peony, violet, mimosa, and rose. The base notes of musk, oakmoss, sandalwood, and patchouli ground this composition in a warm, powdery embrace, making it both fresh and enveloping.
One or two sprays is sufficient as this fragrance builds beautifully over time. The fresh top notes dissipate quickly, but the floral heart and warm base linger throughout the day. Best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves with your mood.
Fig. 01 — Love Fills L'Air du Temps, 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 Love line
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Designer Nina Ricci
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The originalLove Fills L'Air du TempsNina Ricci · Mid-range · $40–100Ajmal · 2010RikaShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 3.64 (33)
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Adds musky and vanilla; shares lilac and rose.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 19%.