Premier Jour
“Premier Jour by Nina Ricci is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a floral, sweet composition with a white floral undertone. Voted best for spring wear, leaning feminine.
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Premier Jour by Nina Ricci was launched in 2001 and has since become a genuine 'sleeper hit' among fragrance enthusiasts. Created by Sophie Labbé, Carlos Benaïm, and Rosendo Mateu, this floral scent opens with sweet pea and mandarin orange before diving into the heart of gardenia and orchid. The base notes of musk, sandalwood, woods, and vanilla create a warm, comforting embrace that has earned it a devoted following even after its discontinuation.
What sets Premier Jour apart is its ability to generate compliments and evoke nostalgia in wearers who sometimes only appreciate its subtlety over time. It's the kind of scent you might initially overlook but eventually find yourself reaching for again and again.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
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Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
This fragrance blooms slowly and lasts through the day, so one or two sprays in the morning should suffice. It reads better close to skin than across a room, making it perfect for daytime wear.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet comfort of a well-loved piece of clothing, where the scent is as familiar as it is soothing.
Fig. 01 — Premier Jour, Nina Ricci
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