Discovering Elegance: A Spotlight on Nina Ricci Perfumes

1946.The Nina Ricci House created Coeur Joie, the House’s first perfume. Its second fragrance, L’Air du Temps, is since 1948 the iconic classic known the world over and that has withstood the tests of time and fashion.

Her son, Robert Ricci, created the Perfume department in 1941. Cœur-Joie appeared in 1946. Its bottle initiated the house’s longstanding collaboration with the crystal maker Lalique, which in 1948 created the celebrated bottle for L’Air du Temps. Crowned with crystal doves, it embodied love and liberty; the fragrance became the iconic Nina Ricci perfumes of the House.

Rushemy Botter & Lisi Herrebrugh the creative directors,

Born in Curaçao, Rushemy Botter lived a big part of his life in Amsterdam. After fashion studies at Arnhem, he joins the Royal academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, mentored by Walter van Beirendonck and Dirk van Saene.

Lisi is born in Amsterdam and lived traveling back and forth between The Netherlands
and The Dominican Republic. Lisi Herrebrugh studied at Amsterdam Fashion Institute and graduated Cum Laude.

Rushemy’s Master collection won several awards among which: Dries van Noten award, BVBA32 Ann Demeulemeester Award, and 33rd Hyeres Festival’s Jury Grand Prize.

Nina Ricci Premier Jour 100ml EDP

Premier Jour Perfume by Nina Ricci, Premier Jour is a sweet, yet subtle, floral perfume that was introduced in 2001. It is a versatile scent, perfect for any occasion.

Maria Nielli was born in Turin in 1883. She moved to France at a young age and by the age of 13 was working as dressmaker’s apprentice. She continued her career in fashion, working for other designers and created the brand, Nina Ricci, in 1932.

The glass bottle and silver top are designed to look tiered, and the pale pink fragrance represents its femininity. The top notes consist of gardenia and yellow mandarin. The heart notes comprise white dragee and the base notes include precious woods.

Nina Ricci L’air Du Temps

Launched in 1948, this fragrance comes in a variety of sizes of bottle with a cap shaped like a dove, a symbol of peace celebrating the end of World War Ii. L’air Du Temps Perfume by Nina Ricci, L’air Du Temps perfume is a warm and spicy fragrance.

With the top notes of Carnation, Peach, Neroli, Bergamot, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Aldehydes, with the middle notes of Rosemary, Carnation, Gardenia, Violet, Orchid, Cloves, Orris Root, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, then ending off with the base notes of Spices, Iris, Amber, Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.

Ricci was known for designing elegant, feminine gowns. The pair launched their first scent in 1946 in collaboration with Lalique, who designed the uniquely beautiful, distinct bottle in which it was sold. Taken over by Puig in 1998, the label continues to be sold today, now with dozens of different fragrances for both women and men.

Nina Ricci L’Extase 30ml EDP

presented in 2015 and developed by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. It has sweet, fruity, caramel, rose, and amber main accords. Pink pepper, pear, and peach top notes lead the way, with rose, jasmine, raspberry, and white flower middle notes following. Siam benzoin, caramel, amber, vanilla, musk, patchouli, and Virginia cedar make up the base notes. Good for fall and winter day and evening wear, this scent has long-lasting longevity and moderate sillage.

Her fashion house grew through the 1930s, but once haute couture declined in popularity after World War Ii, Ricci made the successfully switch to ready-to-wear. Robert established the brand’s perfume line in the early 1940s, launching its first in 1946. Both the fashion and the fragrance lines are now owned by the Spanish company Puig.

Italian-born Maria Ricci began her career as a designer at the House of Raffin, where she worked for 20 years. In 1932, Ricci opened Nina Ricci, her haute couture house in Paris, with her son Robert managing the business.

Nina Ricci L’Extase Caresse De Roses 50ml EDP

Born in 1932 by Italian mother and parent duo Maria and Robert Ricci, the Nina Ricci fragrance house has been a mainstay of Parisian fashion for nearly a century. Today, the perfume house continues to release fan-favorite fragrances on a regular basis. L’Extase Caresse de Roses was released in 2016 as a follow-up to the brand’s beloved 2015 L’Extase fragrance.

This fragrance is highly versatile and can be worn day or night, though its bright notes lend it especially well for warm weather.

Nina Ricci’s L’Extase Caresse de Roses is a floral, bright fragrance with moderate sillage. Its first notes sing crisply with hints of bergamot and fresh pear. Once the initial notes evaporate, the wearer is enveloped in a soft plume of roses, peony, raspberries and lily-of-the-valley.

Nina Ricci Les Delicies 75ml EDT Limited Edition

Les Delices De Nina Perfume by Nina Ricci, Created and launched in 2015, Les Delices De Nina is a fun fragrance bursting with a mixture of floral and fruity elegance.

Italian-born designer Maria ‘Nina’ Ricci and her only son, Robert, founded the French fashion house of Nina Ricci in 1932. The company’s first fragrance, Coeur Joie, was introduced in 1946 in collaboration with Lalique

Top notes of lemon and mandarin introduce this fragrance to the wearer in a sophisticated but refreshingly light manner, while lively heart notes of gardenia, strawberry candy, and white caramel lay teasingly in the background, waiting to be experienced with a delighted surprise. Base notes of praline, musk, and raspberry extract round out this lovely fragrance with a sweet, creamy finish guaranteed to delight both the wearer and those surrounding her.

Nina Ricci Luna 20ml EDT

Luna Nina Ricci Perfume by Nina Ricci, launched in 2016, Luna Nina Ricci is an Oriental vanilla fragrance with moderate longevity and sillage.

The French fashion house Nina Ricci was founded in 1932 by Italian Maria “Nina” Ricci and her son Robert. While Nina was the designer, Robert was the business and finance manager who initiated the brand’s entry into perfumery in 1946 with Couer Joie, which is still in production today.

The perfume leads with top notes of wild berries and orange blossom, followed by lime and tangerine. The middle notes have the predominant caramel alongside immortelle or daisy, pear, and jasmine. Madagascar vanilla and sandalwood provide the foundation for the base notes, which are also joined by licorice and white musk. Developed by perfumers Christophe Raynaud and Marie Salamagne, Luna was meant to be a mysterious, bold, and intense evening fragrance. Its flacon is blue and apple-shaped, with a leather tie around its neck and two golden leaves atop the stopper.

Nina Ricci Nina Ricca Luna Blossom 20ml EDT

Nina Ricci Luna Blossom Perfume by Nina Ricci, Nina Ricci Luna Blossom by the Parisian perfume house Nina Ricci is a woody mix of floral fragrances and fruit accents.

First founded by Maria “Nina” and Robert Ricci, the Nina Ricci perfume house has been an active presence on the French fragrance scene for over 70 years. The brand’s first fragrance was released in 1946 to critical acclaim and was instrumental in establishing the Ricci family in the perfume world.

The head notes include citric and elegant bergamot intermixed with the sweet refinement of fresh pear. Soft jasmine, delicate peony and robust magnolia characterize the middle notes that follow, combining the aromas of the East with the fragrances of the West in a perfectly feminine melody. The final notes include the classic combination of white musk and cedar, adding an air of mystery to the lighter, more floral scents found in the heart and head notes.

Nina Ricci l’Extase Rose Absolue 90ml EDP

Nina L’extase Rose Absolue Perfume by Nina Ricci, introduced in 2017, Nina L’extase Rose Absolue is a luxurious feminine fragrance for women. As a night time version of the original scent, it is sensual and riveting.

Established in 1932, Nina Ricci is a French fashion house that is best known for elegant gowns for women. In 1946, the brand released the first fragrance, called Coeur Joie. Puig acquired the brand in 1998 and continued to release scents and fashion for both men and women.

The top notes include black and pink pepper for a spicy opening. The middle notes are comprised of Taif rose and Atlas cedar for a floral and woody heart. Lastly, the base notes are composed of musk, vanilla, patchouli and benzoin for a rich and warm finish to this Oriental perfume. Francis Kurkdjian is the nose behind this stunning fragrance.