The Last Spritz

Nina Ricci

L'Air du Temps

EDT1948

Carnations and hope — the perfume made for a world that just survived itself.

When to wear
Spring70%
Summer60%
Fall65%
Winter60%
Day65%
Night70%
The take

What works

  • Post-war peace symbol — profound cultural significance
  • Soft carnation-floral beauty still wearable
  • Iconic Lalique dove bottle

Trade-offs

  • Significantly reformulated
  • Very soft projection on modern skin
Notes

Top

Bergamot, Aldehydes, Gardenia

Mid

Carnation, Rose, Jasmine, Orchid

Base

Benzyl Benzoate, Musk, Cedarwood, Sandalwood

Performance
Longevity65
Good
Projection60
Moderate
Sillage55
Subtle
Gender
Strongly feminine
Price & value
$30–$70Great value
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Details
Perfumer
Francis Fabron