Description
The floral fragrance with light and airy notes describes perfectly the successor of the famous fragrance by the house of Nina Ricci – L’Air du Temps from 1948.
After the first edition with beautiful small pigeons on the stopper standing as symbols of peace, numerous versions of the flacon have been presented up till today. Some of them attract attention with glamorous feathers and colours of rainbow, while others offer variations of the master piece – L’Air du Temps which is famous even today as one of the classics of perfumery.
The floral successor offers a more romantic and finer approach. It was announced as an airy and floral edition composed of intertwining notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, magnolia, violet extract and powdery notes.
The flacon was created in the spirit of the classic edition and is decorated with pink nuances. Its stopper features kissing pigeons. L’Air is presented to the market in April 2011 and available as a 100ml EDP.
L’Air was created by Michel Girard and Rosendo Mateu.
kica_050 – :
Citrus note (citron!, or southern magnolia?) + rosewood (intensive) + patchouli.
It’s very hard to pick up the notes because L’eau is very perfume-y, homogenic, well blended.
Citrus-patchouli group of perfume. “New hippie” (I thought it was 80’s fragrance, something to it reminds me my cousin listening to ABBA, citrusy note of Chanel No 5)
It’s very cologney, clean, fresh but elegant (white pants, linen blouse, full of summer).
Try it if you like: Chanel No 5 Eau Premiere (clean solar citrus note), Romance by Ralph Lauren (cologney patchouli) or Narciso Rodriguez (there is something in common too).
1burlak – :
I had high hopes for this based on the reviews, and my impression of the fragrance right out of the bottle and onto skin (heck, even from sniffing the stopper) was positive-creamy, fruity, a bit citrusy, brightly floral, lightly peppery, with just a touch of wood. Very clean, very pretty, mood-lifting.
The drydown turned dry; no more creamy fruit. The florals and wood moved into high-pitch territory (exactly why I can’t wear the original), which for me equals instant headache. I’m really pissed about this one, because it could’ve been a perfect late spring/summer daily scent.
So saying, I’ve got a (lightly-sampled) new splash mini if anyone’s interested… 🙁
pavelgraf23 – :
I brought my bottle from Europe while I was on holiday, it was a random quick pick, and I’m so happy to have this gorgeous scent in my collection. It smells rich & powdery, it’s a light floral with the perfect amount of powder which I absolutely adore!
This sticks to my skin, I had my partner shove his whole face into my neck he told me it smelt very good, at the time we were sitting outside our favourite burger place 🙂
It was a freezing cold night, the wind was all over the place, he told me that he caught whiffs here & there. We did get quiet cosy he pulled me closer and hugged me tightly.
I think the scent worked its magic that night!!
This perfume is amazing, I like it a lot.
Longevity: 7 hours❤️
glebomama0506 – :
I have a year this perfume. I just can not understand what kind of relationship I have with him. Every time I come to him after a long break, this is love, passion, intrigue. A day or two – I’m tired, sick of him. Several times I thought I would get rid of this, but, as I believe, I do not have it, I decide that it will be so. That’s why we live.
Bright, unusual, charismatic. A great lover.
The original has nothing in common.
sukr – :
The first impression of this fragrance was really good. I thought that it is very sweet, fruity, flowery and everything that a modern scent needs to make a great impression. But after an hour I started to feel a bit dizzy. I found out that the sweetness of this fragrance is too offensive for me and I must admit I couldn´t stand it anymore. I am not going to compare it to the original L’Air du Temps. It is absolutely different, nothing in common. But I definitely prefer the original.
So the bottle ended up at my sister who loves it, it is her favourite scent. But unfortunately, when I smell it on her I can still feel a bit dizzy.
PreliAlkare – :
… I THINK this is the correct bottle I’m wanting to review.
Bottle has clear lid and white juice.
Floral, gentle and thick. Creamy, a fruit edge…. or, some delightful garden flower I haven’t met yet.
Wow.
I don’t think I like the original with the aldehydes… but this is way up my alley.
Creamy like freesia is, rounded, airy.
No greenness
No sweet fruit
But then….. the middle notes and dry down happened.
It’s a bit sharper as it wears, it’s a dry creamy with an edge. Sort of within the realm of Love by Chloe, dry like the prada iris di absolu and the de oragngier one… not the same scent but second cousins perhaps.
Love the opening, meh on the middle and end
motadoros – :
At last – a L’Air du Temps for me.
I bought the original last year and those accursed aldehydes combined with carnation and cloves turned it into a horrible mess on my skin. I really wanted to like it…
So it was with some apprehension I tried this – and what a beauty! Classy, fresh florals with a sound base of wood and patchouli (NOT an intrusive or dirty patchouli – don’t be put off trying it because of this note). It reminds me of another summer favourite by Nina Ricci, Premier Jour – not that they smell the same, but they have a similar “virginal” lightness of touch. Ideal for a summer bride.
I honestly can’t imagine this offending anyone, it is such a natural floral scent and ideal for sultry weather.
LOVE this fragrance and am now kicking myself for buying a 30ml bottle as I can see me powering through it in a week.
EvgenijKEA – :
L’Air de Nina Ricci is my favourite parfum ever and it is my signature fragrance.I discovered it accidentally in early spring 2014, when I meant to buy L’Air du Temps.When I was on my way to the shop to exchange bottles to get L’Air du Temps,I opened it…and as I had sprayed it, I smelt a heavenly,beautiful fragrance!!!I have used about twenty bottles since then- it’s the most Devine fragrance for me and it really does suit me!And when wearing it, I get compliments ,which I never received before when
wearing other perfumes.I am happy that I finally found my signature perfume; I thought I never would!
sergei326 – :
I’m sad to say that this fragrance is a very low “like” into “dislike. Comparing it to Chloe’s floral bouquets is SO on point with my chemistry and nose. L’Air is too sharp for me. I am a very large floral lover….VERY….especially in spring and summer. This one just doesn’t do it for me because of the sharpness. It just goes to further my assumption that Nina Ricci and I just don’t get along :o(
Avoir – :
I don’t like perfumes that smell like a bouquet of flowers. In fact: Chloe L’eau de Parfum (or its dupe Un Moment de Bonheur by Yves Rocher) is disliked by me with passion. The Jean-Seberg-style ad made me want to try L’Air though – hoping it would be soft and youthful and: wearable. And it is.
We still get aquainted but the drydown makes me like it more and more. A bit of sweetness comes through. The thought of guest soap and a nice shower in spring on vacation in Italy comes to mind (that is just me though, being very creative and tangled up in day dreaming). I am still not sure if I would dare to wear it “outside” since I do not wear flower bombs … but gimme another week or so.
The 50 ml bottle photographs much better than it looks in real life: the kissing doves are not as detailed as I hoped they would be and the fluid is clear and not vintage rose like the packaging or all pictures would suggest. The scent is fine but I wonder if I received a weird batch. I put my huge ass 50 ml bottle usually back into it’s box (I love the design and colour so much!).
Based on the ad campaign with it’s airy, youthful, girly yet tomboyish, independent vibe I originlly imagined the perfume smelling like Yves Rocher Comme Une Evidence L’Eau or Chanel Chance Eau Vive or Yves Rocher Naturelle or Yves Rocher Naturelle Osmanthus or even CK One. But I have read all your reviews and knew what I was getting into. As I said: I am still testing the scent out, trying to figure out if it could be me.
If you like flowery romantic scents with a pure yet playful character that won’t overpower everything else in the room yet leaves a nice trail of cleanliness – this scent is for you.
acusecrary – :
Something of a cross between Jeux de Peau (Serge Lutens) and Un Matin D’Orage, it’s a white milky floral that is stronger than the name would suggest. I thought it would be connected to L Air du Temps, a perfume my Mother in Law wore from the time I met her, but I don’t find any resemblance. Magnolia, for sure and I get the Jasmin Sambac. Yes, this could have been an Annick Goutal fragrance. It’s another Southern Belle fragrance and I’m reminded of Steel Magnolias, an ensemble cast where each play their role. You will have to like the Southern Belle Champaca fragrances; I’m more of a Neroli girl.
Edit:After wearing for a couple of days the perfume has gone up in my estimation. Dry down very nice and it fades without becoming cheapened
va-lexus – :
My mother wore L’air Du Temps when I was a child, and therefore I automatically love it. But I have tried it on several times, and it simply doesn’t work for me – too mature somehow.
Therefore I was very intrigued when I saw this – could this be a daughter (or granddaugther) to the beloved original? And the answer is YES! This is the perfect updated version of the original. Very very floral, feminine and girly, but without being immature and childish. It can suit women in their 20’s as well as women in their 70’s – a classic, like the original L’air Du Temps.
I mainly get magnolia and freesia, and a bit jasmine and a little bit honeysuckle. Also something creamy, almost milky. To me it smells like a warm summer garden when you drink tea outside, surrounded by flowers, and wearing an expensive bodylotion or sun lotion and a pretty dress.
Even though not listed, I am pretty sure I get some kind of rose as well. It is very mild and romantic, but definetely there .. Not heavy dewey red roses, more like small, breazy pink ones.. The rose makes it more modern – reminds my of some of Chloé’s fragrances.
The bottle is a story on its own! I clearly remember how I could have my mother’s emptied bottles of the original L’air Du Temps when she finished one, when I was a little girl. I used them to play ”lady” with, with pearl necklaces and my mother’s high heeled shoes. It was empty so I could not spray, but I remember smelling it and feeling posh and fancy – and forever printing the scent in my mind as being the scent of my mother. I loved the bottle because of the doves on the lid. It was so fragile and delicate. I loved it, and as an adult I still think the bottle is one of the best ever. Therefore I of course am obsessed with L’air’s bottle! It is even prettier because of the delicate milky weil on the bottom . Beautiful, feminine, exclusive.
I love everything about L’air, but unfortunately my husband does not like it 🙁 He strongly dislike any kind of rose-scents, he find them to be ”old lady”-ish. So this is kind of a sad love story for me – but I still love L’air, despite our forbidden love 😀
bEst1k – :
It’s frustrating when the listed notes are incorrect or missing. L’Air is missing quite a few, so it is difficult to get an accurate depiction of the fragrance based on reviews. This light and airy perfume also contains freesia, rose, palisander wood, and patchouli.
I can definitely make out strong florals, mostly magnolia, freesia, and honeysuckle. The woody notes are prominent and contribute a slightly green note to the scent. There is no mint listed anywhere, but I sometimes catch whiffs of something faint and minty. As someone else mentioned, I pick up fruity notes as well. After settling, the fragrance doesn’t transition much.
Overall L’Air is a great smelling daytime fragrance. I much prefer this one over L’Air du Temps. It’s more rounded and not so delicate, giving it more depth. This scent lacks the classic, vintage feel. I wouldn’t wear this frequently but appreciated the opportunity to test it out. I must also mention the bottle is beautiful.
boris11111 – :
Soofiya,
Rest assured, this is nothing like Narciso Rodriguez EDP. I am also not a huge fan of that fragrance. There is a similar vibe between L’Air and Narciso Rodriguez L’Eau, however L’ Eau doesn’t have the level of airy femininity that I crave. It is nice, but in a deep, rich sort of way. Personally, I would reserve that fragrance for Spring-Summer evening wear. Both have a good dose of jasmine, which gives a nice creaminess to the composition, but the magnolia and violet combo in L’Air is divine. Delicate, soft, floral, and perfect for warm weather… Looks like everything you are looking for. Enjoy!
Shooraamich – :
Nina Ricci’s L’ Air is the best blind buy I have had to date. I was on the lookout for my daughter’s first quality fragrance and wanted a classically feminine scent that was easily worn by someone under 10. The notes alluded to a light, white floral fragrance with a smidge of powdery violet. Innocent, soft, and floral. It sounded perfect, and at $15 for the 1oz bottle, I ordered away. Not only does my little one love this, but so does the rest of the family. In fact, my teenagers have each asked for a bottle of their own! (My 14yo & 18yo are stylistically polar opposites, so getting them to agree on a fragrance is a miracle.)
Much like the original bottle, L’ Air’s packaging is beautiful. The doves are elegant and the light pink hue gives a hint of soft, femininity. It adds a nice touch to her vanity, but the scent is even more impressive than the presentation.
L’ Air opens a bit screechy and alcohol dominant, but don’t let that fool you. Underneath this false exterior lies a truly magical fragrance. I say magical because the notes are expressed and projected differently from one individual to the next… somehow becoming the fragrance that your body naturally wants and at the strength that you need. On my skin, honeysuckle and powdered lilacs (not listed) dominate, while projecting at arms length for a solid 8 hours. On my youngest, it’s pure jasmine and candied violets. In her case, L’Air wears much closer to the skin, but is still going strong 10 hours into her day. It is a lovely daytime scent that can easily be worn on a warm spring or summer evening, is gentle enough for the office, and can compliment ballgowns or blue jeans. Overall, L’Air is good for any age, anywhere, and any time.
While I would normally warn against blind buying any fragrance that is so chemistry specific, I have yet to find a single person this smells badly on. If you are inclined to wear floral scents, then you can not go wrong with this fragrance. The creators of Nina Ricci’s L’Air have really outdone themselves!
Scent: 9/10
Sillage: 9/10
Longevity: 9/10
Lenty – :
It’s an airy daytime perfume that makes you feel elegant and fresh at the same time , I love it ! Moderate silage , starts heavy and settles a few minutes later into a beautiful smell that surrounds you without disturbing anyone . Great blindbuy 😀
minister14198814 – :
THE floral parfume, but not on a “peacefull” way, like for example Anais Anais.
To like this, you shouldn’t just be a flower lover, you must be crazy about flower parfumes.
Flowery and heavy. Maybe an excellent choice for older women.
ChesterWTF – :
Didn’t think I would like this one so much. I am not much of a floral type of person. So this one really surprised me. The honeysuckle is quite prominent and balance out the florals with some sweetness, which I love. Nothing is too harsh in the floral part, everything is so well blended. It’s a timeless classy and elegant scent.
yrok82091 – :
For me this was a blind buy; spotted very cheap in Superdrug on a day when I felt I needed, and indeed deserved a lift.
At first sniff I was convinced I had made a horrible mistake; it was a floral with strong (at least to me) fruity overtones and – Aargh! the dreaded patchouli. I put it aside, thinking I would use it up as a bathroom spray, but the first time I did so I was seized by the desire to spray it on me as well. I don’t feel like wearing it that frequently, but when I do I enjoy it a lot; it’s a bright, happy smell which makes me feel cheerful.
What conclusions can I draw from the experience?
Blind buys sometimes work out.
Don’t be too keen to dismiss a fragrance as the style of thing you always hate. Try more than once.
GrigNet – :
I have bought it yesterday and am not convinced at all. I see nothing special in this Air by Nina Ricci. No special depth, not much sexiness… Okay, white flowers or just spring flowers. On my skin it develops, within half an hour, into a kind of flowery, but acidic notes. I can also understand that some people can smell wood in it – there is a woody note on me, too, but the acidic one underlies it still. Overall, it is a perfume for springtime or summer; not for cold weather like we have now – maybe I would also rate it diferently if bought later. A light and fresh fragrance. Very slightly soapy, too. Nothing powdery, not in the least. I guess white flowers are probably …not my bunch of flowers.
ulala-la-la – :
I’ve just received a small bottle of this precious. It really is wonderful as it has everything that I appreciate in a good fragrance. First the flowers: magnolia, jasmine and violet are my favourites and put together you get heaven. The openning is peppery then it turns to woody-powdery scent. I’m a big fan of powdery perfumes. Lasting power is 7 hours on my skin and sillage is modest. Overall it just smells so classy and who would say no to a classy lady. One of the winners in my book.
оз22 – :
At first it was a little too strong, but it calmed down nicely into light floral scent.
Mostly, I sense magnolia and honeysuckle. I find it quite fine. It’s light, airy daytime scent.
I think, anyone could wear it, smells so natural and inoffensive.
Lovely, worth a try!
dotoBillipt – :
the opening was peppery and i liked that, but it did not lasted long, the smokey flowers disappeared quickly as well and the dry down on me was something that reminds me of crushed dill and a hint of flowers…i will pass
sekslipse – :
The first few minutes of Nina Ricci L’Air was not particularly enchanting: watery green magnolia but a bit sharp as well. However, once it gets heated up, a beautiful musky floral trail unfolds, and I kind of get the comparison with Narciso Rodriguez for Her. Granted, they do not smell identical, but both share a clean, but not to the extent of being antiseptic, slightly mineral and salty musk, which complements well the floral redolence and makes a sensual scent of clean skin.
With time, the flowers become sweeter. Honeysuckle and jasmine bring in a little fruity nuance. A clean patchouli and some woody elements are barely perceptible, only contribute in holding the flowers together. And all these elements are wrapped inside the velvety musk. The edges and contours are blurred, as if seeing the bouquet through a gentle haze.
The sillage is moderate and the longevity is around 8 hours. I find L’Air wafts beautifully during the wearing, and doesn’t create a ‘scent wall’ like some fragrances can do. I’d definitely recommend it as a romantic clean floral musk fragrance.
FlergyBreerry – :
Yes that’s what I smell, smokey flowers
tensharp – :
To me L’Air smells like a bunch of magnolias holding by someone who’s smoking a cigarette, as it develops on my skin it becomes smokier and less floral, very special and interesting, I’ve never smelled anything like this before:)
Djan88 – :
Just don’t smell the florals. Smells more peppery. Not for me. Any swaps? Beautiful is better for me.
denis 125 – :
too much indolic jasmine.Thats all what it smells.I prefer the original which is totally different from this one and way more classy.yuck too much indolic jasmine.lucky me i didnt buy it blind!
zotac – :
I am a perfume lover and have oh, so many! I think it smells very unique and is one of the top ones in my large perfume collection, so that should speak volumes. After some time, I realized it is my HG! I have been told I smell so good while wearing this fragrance and it is sooo long-lasting, I can apply it in the morning and still smell this at the end of my workday! I LOVE this fragrance! It’s an almost woodsy-floral which captures magic, femininity and seduction and happiness all in one.
I smell a similar note in Curious and also a note from Couture Couture..and definitely some of Chloe in it(it smells better than Chloe!)…and I also smell a hint of the original soapy smell from the original L’air Du Temps, and while I can appreciate the fact that one is a timeless classic, I can’t ever picture wearing the original. This version is not only modernized but with the best notes from all of those other scents I’ve mentioned and creates a gorgeous and unique-smelling fragrance which epitomizes the summer season. Yet I’ve worn it in the cooler seasons and winter and it’s crispness and scent surprisingly works well in cooler temperatures as well! It makes you feel refreshed and pretty and can work in a hot humid day due to the effervescent, crispness of the notes found in the top and middle base. I liken it to the similar type of notes found in DG Light Blue as it’s that type of scent you can wear when it’s muggy when any other fragrance just wouldn’t work and even an average scent would seem cloying and heavy. I suppose you can say it’s actually “airy” I read another in-depth review online where it described the magic of this fragrance is that it doesn’t smell strong on the skin but rather the experience happens in the “air” as it leaves the body and trails of the scent will be noticed by many around. I don’t mean in this in a bad kind of way either. If it’s hot and humid, just a spritz will be all you need. A few could easily be too much… I’ve read some other reviews online which also list a cedar type scent and although this note is not listed in it, I can smell a woodsy base to it and the cedar similarities I get, as I liken it to another favorite scent of mine YSL Elle which contains a cedar note in it. It’s probably the palisander wood which gets sharper due to the lychee and hyacinth that uplifts it and causes it to smell a bit cedar-ish.
The bottle is shaped very elegantly and frosted white at the bottom and the upper part exposes the pink liquid beautifully.
Notes include: hyacinth, lychee, lilac, aldehydes, rose and warm skin notes heated up by velvety amber. The fresh notes are from freesia, patchouli, honeysuckle, violet leaves/magnolia, jasmine sambac, and Bulgarian rose/palisander wood.
If you like a crisp floral with some lychee and woodsiness, give this one a try!
Igorexa1988 – :
Bought this as a blind buy and I should have read this tread instead of looking at the notes listed here because this has way more patchouli then is acceptable for me!
The patchouli isn’t listed here but imo it is very strong. To my nose patchouli tends to block the scent of the other ingredients, I smell jasmin and violet but very faint. In a way this perfume reminds me a bit of Pleasure by Estee Lauder, only the rose and lily of the valley is missing here. It is not a sweet or ‘gourmand’ floral, thank god for that, but nevertheless not my cup of tea!
Well, this is my first blind buy that turns out to be a fiasco, but it was only 25 euro so no harm done!
In the future I will try to controll my urge to buy more perfume and hopefully this has made ik clear to me to stay away from anything I haven’t tried first.
Serega1969 – :
I was craving so long after a beautiful soft floral and I tried already many in the meantime and l’Air was one I received from my lovely husband and Waaw, a big revelation like “I finally found my floral”. I am surprised this beauty is not well known, probably over shadowed by the immense classic of l’Air du Temps which I don’t like that much anymore and many other commercial releases. The irony is that I expected this kind of scent of my lately acquired Cerruti 1881 and that one was a complete horror story, the most harsh soap smell. And then I get this wonderful l’Air : how can I describe it ? It is just a lovely poet which whispers you and everything is in balance, it all smell very soft, fresh and sensual at the same time. It is a “skin scent” but one that lingers for hours, so don’t get fooled, although it has a good longevity and the silage is for me amazing. I recognize all the ingredients, the honeysuckle is very pretty and that marriage of jasmin, magnolia and violet is divine, not too strong and gives that “velvet” feeling. Other describe it as “powdery” although I find it very discreet and subtle (but I love powdery so that can influence my judgement). The dry down is sublime : instead that this perfume would literately disappear in Air, you get that palisandar wood and patchouli. And no to be honest, I don’t smell that typical strong patchouli, this combination provide me more a warm, woody, musky undertone which gives a lot of structure for such an ethereal perfume. Maybe it is that delicate balance which provides that beauty : they succeeded to capture such an ethereal spirit in a way that it stays with, whispering lovely words, rather than letting you down after an hour
skalla – :
No me gusto para nada, en mí solo huele a madreselva, siento que el aroma se nota como algún chicle frutal.
Su duración ha de ser larguísima, y su proyección muy buena, ya que a las dos horas de traerlo ya no lo toleraba, por más que me lave no se quito 🙁
erurlertym – :
I just sprayed this on after coming out the shower and my boyfriend said from across the room “what’s that smell? It smells of beautiful”. That seals the deal for it being my signature scent. I hope they don’t discontinue this, it really does bring olfactory joy!
mge208Diobtetty – :
A true romantic scent. Soft and warm flowernotes with a hint of powder. Chic, womanish, warm and very romantic scent. Not old-fashioned in style but not supersweet modern neither. I find L’air to be timeless and beautiful – but this one doesn’t go along with my skin or personality. This is a scent for the woman being really feminine – in a good way.
En äkta romantisk doft. Mjuka och varma blomnoter med en aning puder. Chic, kvinnlig, varm och otroligt romantisk doft. Inte gammaldags men heller inte sockersöt modern. Jag tycker att L’air är tidlös och underbar – men den funkar inte på min hud, inte heller ihop med min personlighet. Detta är en doft för kvinnan som är superfeminin – på ett bra sätt.
Деткин – :
I think that this is not a scent for young woman. This is for woman with personality and style. Nothing sweet and girly. It is woody combined with beautyful flowers, very long lasting. I get always compliments, but maybe it has to work with your skin.
For me it`s a sofisticated fume. Not mainstream and therefore I love it.
(Sorry, hope my english is not too bad)!
Fosh – :
This is probably one of my most favourite perfumes. In fact, I wear it almost everyday. It smells woody and flowery at the same time. I love it. I am surprised to see a lot of people dislike it. Scent lasts a long while also! Degintely one of my all time favs
Bulik – :
I think, if you don’t have so many perfumes, and haven’t experienced too many, and if you are an utterly romantic woman you will appreciate this cleans smelling juice. It’s very soapy and powdery as mentioned before… Very nostalgic in some sense without smelling old fashioned. Interestingly is that I smell a mote of saltiness, which is perhaps the only modern thing about it. It’s somehow nice and clean smelling but not for me.
manya190 – :
Definitely soap. Nothing special, just law-quality laundry head-aching soap. I’m very disappointed in this perfume, neither my daughter or I can’t stand this awfull smell.
maxi_by – :
Jackson Spines, I couldn’t agree more. While I only smelled this fragrance on paper the first thought I had was “why does this smell like pickles?” They are pretty pickles though. Hopefully when I actually try this on I won’t get the pickle scent. I’ll wait until I’m not around people just in case.
messir – :
This smells so much like laundry soap, it is annoying. I put a card with a drop of a sample by my computer last night and it still stinks this morning. It gave me a headache. I have to get it out of here NOW! I have the same reaction to Anais and Poison.
modris – :
I tested this out for 2 days straight to see if I really liked it…it’s an okay scent. It smells better than the original & Premier Jour but I won’t be buying a bottle, that’s fer sure. I’m still on the hunt for an AMAZING Nina Ricci scent. 3 down and probably 10-20 more to go:-(
gon – :
When I blew my skin and remotely snooping – obviously because not-yet vaporized alcohol – but i felt muscat scent of sweet white wine.
I played a bit. The first half-hour as head smells so, i recorded myself on a peace of paper that: flowers, white flowers, something that is unpleasant, annoying, intrusive, feel the roses, I don’t like it…
Half an hour later I felt that becomes sweeter, so I thought that something vanilla is entered, but it was deceptive honeysuckle.
Interestingly, I wrote on that freesia (but! i don’t know what a kind of flower) Butcher, sugar, cotton candy, gejl sweet, coconut and sugar, pine tree-shaped car air freshener, or soap.
After a couple of hours in the main scent remained concentrated, sweet, honey orgy. Honey and blooming, strong scent of honeysuckle, in bright sunshine and sunset.
They created a perfume for me, i can find in all the smells that I do not like. Recalls that I lived in villages, in detached house, honeysuckle blooming in the yard lines, bees buzzing on the flowers 🙂
It’s airy linen is not included in the nose, but it was pleasant memories!
Pozolota – :
I don’t like this scent. To me it smells like artificial flowers, specially artificial roses.
It smells kind of old and soapy too. I don’t feel confident when I wear it, I’m constantly afraid of people noticing the awful old smell around me so I gave up on this perfume, it just didn’t work for me.
milyskin – :
It wasn’t love for the first sniff – the opening was a bit overwhelming for me. But within a few minutes, it settled down and became a wonderful floral and smooth scent. Classic, divine and so feminine! I’m in looove. Bye-bye J’adore!
760874 – :
I bought this one on sale long time ago and even forgot i have it. I didn’t really have occasion to wear it until today. The weather is sunny, trees are in bloom and what else do you need that straight forward flowery scent. It’s beautifully blended magnolia and jasmine on me. Usually jasmine is giving me cold feeling in scents but here it makes it creamy. I get no violets, there is slightly powdery chameleon note but which comes and goes. I also get barely present salty note which makes the whole mix not boring however i have no idea were it comes from.
Sillage is not big but lasting power is satisfying.
seokanshd – :
This is a very elegant soapy floral on my skin.
In the beginning i detect a little bit of the pencil shaving scent that is frequently described on fragrantica but it blends well with the floral.
I find it very hard to understand why some reviewers are saying that this is a woody scent and they can’t detect floral..????….Say What?? lol
It goes to show ya how different our skin chemistry is 🙂
Its a nice flanker and i would totally recommend this one to all the floral lovers out there.
Perfect for a spring or summer day while wearing a pretty sun dress…A white or light pink or baby blue sun dress..Something fresh ,airy and pretty.
This is definitely an “I feel pretty today” perfume 🙂
Very White floral 🙂
So far,this has lasted on my skin for hours and i only sprayed a little bit on my wrist so you get pretty good projection for a pretty great price 🙂
incubmailru – :
You can buy it off Strawberrynet as I did. However I first tested it in Schipol with sinus infection and liked it so well. Back home I couldn’t find it, eventually my sinus infection was cured and I purchased it. No sure I should have bothered. In 30 minutes I can only smell wood and some creamy notes. No flowers whatsoever and nothing airy at all at any time
andrewood – :
It is a unique fragrance indeed. I get the same results as some of the reviewers. It turned very woodsy on my skin. The bottle is beautiful though.
kovalchuk105 – :
This has a vintage signature , yet it is charming, like a sunny day by the lake, when I smell it I think of another era, an era of mellow romanticism
Makes me think if a Monet painting… Some scents seem to capture something, I feel l’ Air does that, it is almost an optimistic scent, a bit green, lush yet a tranquil scent, serene. It isnt what I usually wear, but it is so well done , and so French, it is on my list. A nice change from all the Nina flankers.
YurkaTs – :
This is an original floral. Doesn’t smell like dozens of other scents. These fragile white flowers with a strong woody background ( The