YuzuOpens with
RaspberryHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Nina Ricci · Sold as feminine
Nina Illusion
A secret garden where yuzu and raspberry intertwine, inviting you to linger in its vibrant yet serene atmosphere.
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Nina IllusionMid-range · $40–100
40%Similar accords, often for lessAmbery Vanilla · DossierBudget tier, under $40 · shares pink pepper, orange blossom and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Nina Illusion by Nina Ricci was launched in 2024, a creation of perfumers Olivier Cresp and Nicolas Bonneville. This fragrance opens with the vibrant zest of yuzu and Italian lemon, followed by a heart of raspberry and orange blossom that introduces a delicate sweetness. The base notes of patchouli and bourbon vanilla create a warm and comforting embrace. Nina Illusion is designed to evoke a sense of illusionary charm, where the freshness of citrus and fruity accords blend seamlessly with the depth of white florals and soft spices.
Apply Nina Illusion lightly — the citrus opening is bright but fades quickly. The patchouli and vanilla base notes are best appreciated close to skin, so a few sprays on pulse points will keep the fragrance warm and intimate throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Nina Illusion, Nina Ricci
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Nicolas Bonneville
A perfumer's garden in ParisNicolas Bonneville discovered his love of perfumery at age 12 during a trip to Grasse, and after studying chemistry trained extensively there under Jacques Maurel.
Co-created with Olivier Cresp
Designer Nina Ricci
More from the house · founded 1932 · France
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The originalNina IllusionNina Ricci · Mid-range · $40–100Dossier · 2022Ambery VanillaShares Pink pepper, Orange blossom and Patchouliunder $40★ 4.10 (629)
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Adds woody, aromatic and green; shares patchouli.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 19%.