Nina Ricci
L'Air du Temps EDT
“Carnations and hope — the perfume made for a world that just survived itself.”
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
Carnation
Aldehydes
Rose
NeroliBrazilian Rosewood
Peach
BergamotMid
Carnation
Cloves
Gardenia
JasmineRose
Ylang-Ylang
Violet
Orris Root
RosemaryOrchidBase
SpicesIris
Oakmoss
Musk
Sandalwood
Benzoin
Amber
Vetiver
CedarPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does L'Air du Temps smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps by Starck (74%), Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette (51%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does L'Air du Temps last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 65/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear L'Air du Temps?
Best in spring, daytime-leaning. Suited to special occasion, casual.
Is L'Air du Temps worth it?
At $25–$50, fine — with caveats. Post-war peace symbol — profound cultural significance. Soft carnation-floral beauty still wearable.
Details
- Perfumer
- Francis Fabron