The Nina Ricci fashion house was founded way back in 1932 and although Nina had worked in the business for a number of years by the time her own label was launched Nina was just over fifty years old.
Nina lived a long life and died in 1970 at the grand age of 87.
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Nina Ricci Nina 30ml Eau de Toilette Spray - A modern fairy tale. For all young women more
searching for surprise and fantasy… in a wonderland where dreams dress reality… her magical perfume is a promise of charm, enchantment and seductive femininity. TOP NOTES: Calabrese Lemon and Lime Caipirinha. MIDDLE NOTES: Red Toffee Apple, Vanilla Infusion, Moonflower and Peony Petals. BASE NOTES: Apple Tree Wood, Cotton Musk and White Cedar.
A modern fairy tale. For all young women searching for surprise and fantasy in a more
wonderland where dreams dress reality her magical perfume is a promise of charm, enchantment and seductive femininity. TOP NOTES: Calabrese Lemon and Lime Caipirinha. MIDDLE NOTES: Red Toffee Apple, Vanilla Infusion, Moonflower and Peony Petals. BASE NOTES: Apple Tree Wood, Cotton Musk and White Cedar.
Nina by Nina Ricci is a promise of charm, enchantment and seductive femininity. It has top more
notes of Calabrese lemon and Lime caipirinha with middle notes of red toffee apple, vanilla infusion, moonflower and peony petals. It enfolds into base notes of apple tree wood, cotton musk and white cedar.
Advantages: After a while the lighter notes shine through. Disadvantages: Initially it smelled musky ( on my skin )
The Nina Ricci fashion house was founded way back in 1932 and although Nina had worked in the business for a number of years by the time her own label was launched Nina was just over fifty years old.
Nina lived a long life and died in 1970 at the grand age of 87.
I have just been reading a few facts about her perfumes and one of them really caught my eye, Nina has one very famous perfume called L`Air Du Temps and the glass bottle was ... ...Earlier this year a new Nina Ricci perfume was launched, called `Ricci Ricci`, I have had a quick tester spray but that is my lot so far. I am intrigued with her new fragrance mainly because it contains some really weird and wonderful smells that include rhubarb zest and moonflower, If I close my eyes and think of rhubarb it conjours up a sharp tangy snappy smell that would seem tart, especially to wear on your skin.
The Nina Ricci fashion house was founded way back in 1932 and although Nina had worked in the business for a number of years by the time her own label was launched Nina was just over fifty years old. Nina lived a long life and died in 1970 at the grand age of 87. I have just been reading a few facts about her perfumes and one of them really caught my eye, Nina has one very famous perfume called L`Air Du Temps and the glass bottle was designed by Marc Lalique. I am sure that we have all seen the Lalique glassware being shown on the antique programmes and have been astonished at how collectable their work is.
Earlier this year a new Nina Ricci perfume was launched, called `Ricci Ricci`, I have had a quick tester spray but that is my lot so far. I am intrigued with her new fragrance mainly because it contains some really weird and wonderful smells that include rhubarb zest and moonflower, If I close my eyes and think of rhubarb it conjours up a sharp tangy snappy smell that would seem tart, especially to wear on your skin.
When I bought a bottle of Nina Eau De Toilette I am sure that the wonderful bottle was one of the main reasons for my purchase, maybe not the right way to choose perfume ! The deep pink glass bottle is shaped like an apple and the wonderful silver cap has silver leaves attached to it..maybe this one will be worth a bob or two on Antiques roadshow in a few years to come...look out for me won't you..I will be the one with a hearing aid and a zimmer frame !
If you search around the perfumes sites on the Internet you can now manage to get a 30ml bottle of Nina Eau De Toilette for just under £18, if you talk perfume prices then this is not too bad.
When I used the tester in the store the sweet light fragrance came over as soft and playful but since that day I have slightly struggled to `understand` this fragrance. Ricci's `Love In Paris` and `L'air Du Temps` are to die for and maybe I have been spoilt by what I already have. `Nina` seems to be from a totally different planet, it is far muskier and deep than I initially thought that it would be. But that is not to say that it is one that I have given up on by any means.
The inspiration for the perfume came from the `red toffee apple` and from what I can gather this means that the first smell to break through would be the crisp sharp surface and then the softer lighter note will be `hidden` in the middle. Every perfume is unique and I love to examine the `ingredients` if that is the right word ! In `Nina Eau De toilette` there are quite a few oils and scents vying for pole position, these include citrus flesh ( Lemon and lime ), vanilla , praline, moonflower, peony, white cedar, applewood and then the soft musk's.
The fragrance notes are meant to unfold over a period of time allowing you to make the most of each and every fragrance that has been included in the perfume. Perfumes react very differently to skin type and temperature and when I first use the spray the first smell that comes rushing through is a very musty musk that I find unusual and maybe not one that I would instantly fall in love with. But then something strange seems to happen, as the perfume ripens the centre floral notes seem to start to shine through and that starts to put the whole fragrance in a different light. A good while later that musky smell has all but disappeared and the light, sweet florals have completely taken over.
This is the reason why I said I had difficulty understanding the perfume, it a a bit like a chameleon. I have to admit that the initial musty musky smell holds nothing for me but the fragrance that evolves is sweet and fresh.
It fades within a few hours but then you are left with a very soft floral smell which is good, I love vanilla but I miss out on that one altogether.
Very difficult to pin this fragrance to any age group, I am happy to wear it from time to time and I don't see it belonging to any particular generation. I have no idea what Nina Ricci has classified it as ..daytime or nightime..but I would put it firmly in the daytime wear range.
Advantages: Everything a perfume should be Disadvantages: A little expensive
Untill last year Nina Ricci was a brand name I hadn't heard of before. After opening my present and seeing the perfume I wasn't sure what to make of it.
***The Bottle***
It is incredibly small and seems very fragile. The bottle is in the shape of an apple( red in colour), with leaves at the top draping over the sides. To look at it is very pretty and girly. An essential accessory for that purposes alone. The bottle was inspired by the Fille d'Eve ... ...behind the perfume is that Nina Ricci wanted something that was enchanting, a romantic fairy tale - and she did achieve it! Ricci describes it as a designer perfume that blends temptation, femininity and modernity. It was inspired by the red toffee apple with tender flesh and a crisp outside to tempt and charm.
The perfume was three "magic notes" to it - the top, middle and base.
***Top Notes***
Starts on a sparkling and spontaneous note with ...
amyprincess 14.11.2008
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Advantages: sexy, girly fragrance Disadvantages: would need to be reapplied to last from the day into the night
...at the airport anytime, pick up a bottle in duty free for a tax free price! RECOMMENDED? Definitely! If you want a sweet smelling, long lasting fragrance that not only smells great but looks good in its bottle too, then 'Nina' by Nina Ricci is the perfume for you! ...
hkwilson 12.09.2009
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Advantages: It doesn't wear out, no need to re-apply. Smells goreous too. Disadvantages: During summer it can attract the bees. (lol)
After years of growing up and finding my place and my own person I eventually found the right Perfume, I imagine all young women will understand me. This is one gorgeous Perfume I discovered in Superdrug for around £40 for 80ml. It's a sweet fruity fragrance which is in no way over powering, and if (like me) you would like to steer clear of anything flowery this is perfect. I find it's completely the opposite of anything flowery or rosey. I have ... ...smell' and asked which perfume I use.
The 80ml 'Apple' has lasted as very long time for me, around a year so far as it doesn't wear out through the day and I never have to re-apply it. I have also bought myself a gift-set in this time from an airport shop which included the 80ml, a handy 30ml Perfume and 50ml Body Lotion for around £40.
I would recommend this Perfume to anyone looking for a trademark scent which is fruity and sweet and a bit unique. ...
sunshine_supergirl 06.12.2007
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Advantages: Excellent value for money, long lasting and beautiful fragrance Disadvantages: There isn't a big enough bottle!
Nina Ricci is famed for her light and refreshing fragrances, which carry their aroma right through the day without causing people to choke on what other perfumes have - an overpowering smell.
This perfume is a personal favourite, I never leave home without it. It has a very sweet and fruity aroma to it which lasts and lasts and lasts. There is almost a romantic element to it which makes this a perfect scent to tease and tantalise.
Not only this, ... ...bottle really lasts.
Unlike Nina Ricci's other scents, 'Nina' has the ability to be worn as both a day scent, or as evening wear. The combinations of Calabrese Lemon and Lime Caipirinha sit elegantly above Red Toffee Apple, Vanilla Infusion, Moonflower and Peony Petals to give a refreshing finish which oozes with femininity.
An absolutely beautiful fragrance which sits at the very top of the list as one of the brilliant value for money perfumes ...
Yorkshire-pudding 17.08.2008
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Advantages: Fresh, fruity, unique. Always complimented on my 'smell'. Disadvantages: None
While on holiday with some of my girlies I spied a bottle of this stuff in my friend's toiletry bag. I'm a rather nosy person and I thought the ruby coloured 'apple' with shiny silver leaves and bulb looked very appealing; this design was simple yet elegant and so I had a quick sprits to test it out. The scent was so delicious- fresh, fruity and very addictive-ever since, I've been hooked!
Having since bought my own (hooray for duty free!) ,this ... ...complimented by both sexes and asked what perfume I have on! (On some occasions I won't have had time for a shower that morning and will quickly spray this and still get told I smell lovely!). I haven't found this product to be greatly advertised and have only ever found one other person I know to wear it so would say this is still quite a unique scent.
I would say this perfume has quite a good staying power-I usually spray twice to my neck and ...
RocketRat 13.03.2008
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Advantages: smells gorgeous, nice bottle Disadvantages: doesn't last too long, quite subtle
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The base notes of this perfume (or should I say EaudeToilette, because that's what it is) are supposed to be apple wood, cedar and soft musks. I'm not keen on anything musky, however, the perfume settles on the skin, to give a slightly woody yet sweet scent, which is still feminine and not too strong.
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Long Name
Nina Eau de Toilette Spray
Manufacturer
Nina Ricci
Type of Perfume
Eau de Toilette
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Nina Ricci Nina 30ml Eau de Toilette Spray - A modern fairy tale. For all young women searching for surprise and fantasyà in a wonderland where dreams dress realityà her magical perfume is a promise of charm, enchantment and seductive femininity. TOP NOTES: Calabrese Lemon and Lime Caipirinha. MIDDLE NOTES: Red Toffee Apple, Vanilla Infusion, Moonflower and Peony Petals. BASE NOTES: Apple Tree Wood, Cotton Musk and White Cedar.
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