Description
Nina Ricci presents L’Extase, a new fragrance in 2015, inspired by a woman’s erotic fantasies. This fragrance represents the new, third pillar of the house when it comes to perfumes, two other pillars being L’Air du Temps and Nina. L’Extase invites you to “liberate your fantasies.”
This floral, musky and oriental composition is created by the famous perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. The composition is made of two kinds of accords; the first one consisting of white petals, rose and pink pepper, while the other is more sensual and warm with Siamese benzoin, Virginian cedar, musk and amber.
French model Laetitia Casta is the face of the campaign. The bottle design imitates a minaudière clutch from the archives of Nina Ricci, in mauve with a black satin ribbon around its neck. The box is decorated with colors of dusky pink, black and gold.
The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 80 ml Eau de Parfum.
Staffbox – :
This is really just gorgeous. Candied caramel rose with backup notes that never detract. Mostly it’s sweetness and fresh rose. Beautiful yet comfortable, soothing and very pretty. I can’t list all the notes because it is so well blended that it melds into rose + caramel + other stuff that smells good with it.
Absolutely delightful. Even the bottle is pretty. Feels like an indulgence to spray this on, like eating chocolate covered cherries.
rer2009 – :
It’s not thaaat sweet. Just discovered my love for pink pepper. Even if technically pink pepper isn’t “peppery” why else would it smell like a peppery rose. The rose is kinda like sweet stum that just started to ferment, but peppery.
This will make your plain jeans look cool as well as an evening party dress. It’s a scent you will feel its familiar to you but it has the x-factor.
Not a fan of the bottle.
лариса – :
Too strong, too sweet, couldn’t even wear it in winter. I sold it very soon.
Pantera312 – :
Like it very much. Refined, sophisticated and elegant at the same time.
starshinabatarei21 – :
Sometimes too much is just enough. I am a big fan of this achingly sweet mix. I definitely detect currants a la Armani Si, though there’s also a distinctive peachy note. When combined with the rose the whole thing makes for a memorable and enticing caramel gourmand.
It is ultra sweet though. Without the rose to green it down and freshen it up, this heavy sweetness would easily become overbearing. Applied sparingly though, it’s just what the doctor ordered on days when you’re in need of some cheer and comfort.
I have a mini of this but if anyone just isn’t feeling it and wants to swap out their bottle, please send me a PM.
aleksandir33 – :
This is such a sexy, seductive, intimate, sensual scent! I love this jammy rose, and what a rose it is. Reminds me of the same rose from La Nuit Tresor and La Nuit Tresor Caresse (my fave rose scent, ever). They did amazing with this one. I love the advertising, the bottle is so classy, and the juice. Aghhhhhh, gorgeous! Just a reminder though, this one is very STRONG, so be careful when spritzing. Good job Francis Kurkdjian!
Gafar82 – :
Its pure grape juice. Not my favorite because the dry down is too powdery on my skin. Every Nina Ricci on me turns into a very powdery scent. I really wish it had worked out for me.
stendek – :
Very sweet and long lasting. you can mostly smell caramel and rose. it’s definitely a mature scenet.
FROST856 – :
Smells very similar to La Nuit Tresor. I had this one first but had not used it in some time, but when I sprayed it the other day I was instantly surprised at how the two compare. La Nuit is more complex and strong, but they’re almost identical to my nose.
nujedabun – :
I have got a sample of this one and I can say that it isn’t for me.It is quite sweet and very very heavy due to the sweet accords as well as the abundance of roses.
I dislike rose in fragrances because a-it doesn’t resemble the real thing, b-it doesn’t agree that much with my body chemistry and c-when ussed in perfumery it is usually the main most noticeable accord.
There are some notes I like in this that make it a creamy powder kind of fragrance, but the amount of rose as well as the blend of all the other notes makes it an unbalanced in-your-face, heavy,overly sweet mixture.
This is aimed for more mature age groups and it is definitely a winter night fragrance.
If your thing is roses in perfumes, give this one a try,just apply with care (a little goes a long way and it has good sillage and longevity as well).
mama – :
I get a soft, powdery, warm caramel with a touch of rose and raspberry. Undeniably nice, but not really impressive.
Try it if you’re looking for something feminine and sensual or a discreet gourmand.
This is not my cup of tea, but it has it’s appeal, a certain mystery…
It is also not my favorite caramel fragrance, i think there are better ones out there, but it is well made.
vlad1950 – :
After reading the rewiews i have a lot of hopes but there is something that reminds me between for fer narcisso Rodriguez and tocade Rochas maybe iris cause it is too powdery for me ,too fruty it is too of all.it is a scent that is boring very quickly.it reminds the perfums for WC like the scent of for Her narcisso Rodriguez.i AM sorry for thoses who like it but too artificial scent too synthesized ….thé only thing that is beautiful is the bottle very very nice
cheapuggbootswtss – :
Uniqueness – 3/10
Longevity – 3/10
Sillage – 2/10
Value for money – 3/10
I had high hopes for this because rose+raspberry+caramel sounded tasty as hell.
At first, I got an initial sweet raspberry+rose blast. Maybe similar vibe as Midnight Rose by Lancome. However, within half an hour on my skin it turned very plastic-y unrecognizable skin scent. Longevity on my skin was poor – 3h max. Not a fan.
Mezfn085Negeltzex – :
This perfume has the most sweetest & freshest dry down ever
A+ plus for that :)……..
It’s unique sweet gourmant perfume , ….there is nothing similar to it in the market – a true signature perfume
Caramel & raspberry are the most promenant notes
Then I can sence the patchioli , vanilla & a hint of Red Rose
and finally Amber ..
Борис54 – :
Nina Ricci L’extase is an extasy of roses which is the note I mostly smell and it’s beautifully blended with the others. The perfume reminds me of my mother as she is one of the biggest fans of rose. When I was little I remember she smelt like roses and she had rose perfumes, rose essential oils, rose scented soaps. When I got into perfumes my tastes developped into other groups and I also had the strong feeling that rose perfumes are my mom’s signature and I couldn’t wear them. Discovering NR L’extase was like reviving the memories when I was a child in my mind, when my mom smelt like fresh roses. Of course the perfume is not just about roses and it bares a sweet component form caramel and fruity notes which make the perfume modern, mature, simple but at the same time sophisticated. Longevity is enormous, I could smell it in my clothes 2 days after and sillage is also very good. I was thinking of buying the perfume for myself but now I think it would be more suitable and a wonderful surprise to my mom as a gift.
gicu – :
I bought this perfume recently, because of all good words for it. Sadly on my skin it smells too sharp and metallic and after the bold opening it loses the sweetness and then disappears. It is definitely for the winder season and night time.
andrej.tet – :
This perfume is just that one beautiful scent that refreshes your mind and makes you feel good about yourself. It’s sexy not sweet at the same time that it feels and smells so expensive. It reminds me of a perfume in Dubai I once bought the Asal AL Teeb woman. They both have relative relationship. It’s now my signature perfume and all not ever replace it with Nutting else
wnh797intitytek – :
Very beautiful fragrance. I am not a sweet perfume lover, but this has something special. Very deep, rich, sweet but not over sweet. Stunning caramel-raspberry rose with amber; musk and patchouli notes. Perfume always gives me good mood, also it is very “flirty” and complementary one. Strong and feminine, with pretty good longevity. The best in the evening. Just adore this!
muhotycyjo – :
Okay that explains it. As I was wearing it I thought “why am I smelling this familiar smell?” Familiar like Elie Saab…..none of the same notes show as Elie, except rose, but geez, there is something there…then I see it is a Francis Kurkdjian as the perfumer…..aha! Yes, they must have some trademark basenote they put in there…..I have both this L’Extase and Elie Saab and I love them both, leaning a little more towards L’Extase at present…
men91 – :
Very sweet. I feel very flirty and a little bit naughty when I wear this. It gets me a lot of compliments too.
elenaa587 – :
When I saw rose and raspberry lancome tresor midnight rose came to my mind, which is too sweet raspberry, very little rose and oh so cloying. So I was sceptic about this one too, but patchouli and amber sold it.
Oh boy am I glad I own it!
Such a sexy, playful and yet somehow mysterious aroma. A classy jammy rose with bright raspberry and quite prominent pear. Caramel adds that extra sweetness, but the amber, wood and patchouli keep it grounded and not overly sweet. Quite quirky and seductive, attractive and confident woman fragrance. Good in all seasons and ‘dress to impress’ comes to my mind when I smell it on skin.
Classy and elegant bottle, beautiful juice, good silage and projection.
Сапёр – :
It’s like an old style perfume… I don’t like it, too heavy, too mature…
patrik – :
L’Extase by Nina Ricci is one of those sensual fruity orientals. It reminds me a little of DKNY’s Delicious Night, however L’Extase is much fruitier. It’s quite a bold fragrance that is best worn during the cooler weather or on a balmy evening.
I am admittedly a fan of vintage Nina Ricci scents such as Deci Dela, L’Air du Temps and Coeur Joie, just to name a few. Recent Nina Ricci releases often disappoint me, however L’Extase strikes me as something a little different. They’ve essentially taken a classic jammy-rose scent and added a touch of sweetness and oriental warmth.
Despite the fact that L’Extase is now considered an affordable fragrance, it doesn’t smell cheap whatsoever. It’s really quite captivating and well put together. I am really not surprised that the nose behind this fragrance is none other than Francis Kurkdijian.
If you’re searching high and low for a rich, almost gourmand rose, it’d be worth trying L’Extase. I have far too many rose fragrances in my collection at present, otherwise I too would be purchasing a bottle. This is one fragrance that deserves the praise it receives.
Heappinge – :
Recieved in swap and boy I LOVE this. A bit fruity but ambery and jammy rose too. too..stunning!
Reminiscent of Si Intense. Gorgeous. Wrist crack!❤️
Алинна – :
This smells very much like Lola by Marc Jacobs to me. It’s a very memorable and unique scent. Quite heavy as well so spray carefully.
вилья – :
So sexy, luxurious and mysterious, rose and caramel are a perfect match in this fragrance. Amber adds to the syrupy sweetness while a combo of white flower, pink pepper and juicy raspberry/peach/pear keep it fresh. I wear this when I want to impress and seduce. The bottle is my favourite that I own. Feels and looks expensive.
valik160585 – :
Such a sexy and playful scent! L’extase is exactly like the name makes you think, a mesmerizing and ecstatic perfume. From the start until the end it is very very sweet, the caramel makes well his job being the main note. But roses are coming behind and make L’extase an elaborate and elegant fume. Everything is blended well together, so even tough it may seem similar to other modern gourmand scents, it has a distinguished and refined facet. The longevity is good, almost 6 hours on my skin (on the clothes stays until they’re washed); the silage is strong in the first hour and after that it becomes more close to the skin. I find this to be appropriate in spring and fall, when the temperatures are not extreme, but with a light hand it could be gorgeous on a warmer weather.
shaluti – :
Not a fan, unfortunately this one is a scrubber for me. I like sweet scents, I am a huge gourmand fragrance wearer but this one is headache inducing. Quite cloying and it sticks 9n the nose.
bboy-electric – :
Something elusive and captivating about this darling. The scent I fell in love with on first try was a fruity fizziness, which must be the raspberry. On my skin, the fruit disappears entirely, but on my clothes, it lingers longer and I love the combination of the fruit and caramel. Oddly enough, I dont think of it as a gourmand, despite the caramel. Not very strong sillage I think, but to me it’s most important that I am able to catch the facets of the perfume I’m wearing, and on that count, it’s good. In fact, as I go through the day, I get a little sweet, and then some fruit at another time, and then a whiff of the lovely benzoin, which anchors the other notes nicely. Maybe that’s why it feels elusive…and that’s why I’m captivated 🙂
After I bought it, it felt a bit similar to CH by Carolina Herrera, and though that’s a fragrance I love, I was initially disappointed that L’extase wasn’t completely unique. But on experiencing it further, I think they aren’t overly similar. CH has a strong woodiness which this doesn’t, and this one has an airy sweetness (like a moscato really), which CH doesnt. But about 50% similar. Which is not all that much, depending on how you look at it.
I have a sneaking feeling that I like this better than my CH (after being oh so faithful all this time).
And the bottle…is so beautiful and classy. I bought the 30 ml (a policy-decision on all new fragrance given I have so many!), and the little thing fits into my palm so elegantly. Clean but soft lines, the deep colour of the bottle, so feminine, and lovely!
I can’t stop wearing it! Ok. I shall gush no further…;)
ChrisMY – :
I have worn this during this winter. It performs really well in cold wheather, like 8+ hours, but after a while i feel it becomes overwhelmingly headache inducing. Smells very dominant musk oriented perfume in winter. Slightly baby powder-ish? However during spring summer time as the wheather turns warmer, it smells more sweet and powdery which i think like better and no headaches. Did anyone experienced something similar? I know this perfume mostly categorized as a winter perfume but i think it deserves to be given a shot in summer as well.
ikoss – :
It is one of sweetest perfumes I have.very very sweet.it’s a mix of caramelly sweet vanilla sweet and ambery sweet.so I agree that it’s very sweet but also I can smell something sour that makes it interesting.I can smell very sweet notes,rose and sour raspberry in first hour. It’s very delicious and sharp and heavy sillage. But after that fruits and sweet notes are less and there is musk and rose and a little other flowers.it’s less sweet and not sharp.very beautiful and feminine.I like this change if that sour and sweet caramel and raspberry stayed it gave me headache.longevity is very good and it’s a sexy modern perfume for party and for fall and winter
7/10
این عطر خیلی خیلی شیرین هست.شیرینی کارامل و وانیل و کهربا با هم.اما ترشی هم داره که جالبش میکنه.در یک ساعت اول ترکیبات خیلی شیرین تمشک ترش و خوشمزه و رز حس می کنم.شارپ هست و ردبوی خیلی قوی داره اما بعد شیرینی و تندی کمتر میشه و ترکیبات شیرین و میوه ای کمتر میشن و مشک و رز و کمی گلهای دیگه را میشه حس کرد.درکل ملایمتر و خانمانه میشه که من خیلی خوشم میاد وگرنه دچار سردرد میشدم.ماندگاری خیلی خوبی داره و برای پارتی و جمع های مدرن و استفاده پاییز و رمستان خوبه
۷/۱۰
Boorooroo – :
Wow, I really liked this one. Unfortunately, it went back. Not because it wasn’t a good scent, but because I ordered three bottles and they instead sent me three gift sets. I hate gift sets. I have absolutely no use for the body lotion, and, I find the bulky boxes annoying to store. The scent was divine though, so jammy, sweet, boozy and very lush. I would have had them replace them with the regular ones I ordered, but I had an opportunity to snag a few bottles of Fendi Elixir…..and couldn’t pass them up.
rezo1982 – :
Gourmand, no doubt about it. Exactly in the same vein as just about everything righ now. But it is pleasant and seductive even. Under the caramel there’s a good rose – I’m not entirely sure if the caramel suits the rose, but it is pleasant, lasts well is not overbearing.
marishka1987 – :
I found some of my samples that I hadn’t yet tried in those sets you buy with the samples and a coupon for a full size bottle of your choosing….So this really confuses me. It has this weird synthetic plastic type smell to it. I really want to love these deeper perfumes BT for the life of me I just can’t bring myself to keep it on my skin any longer than five minutes because it’s just so overbearing and all up in your face. Sadly all I got was that plastic type smell followed by an overload of old lady 80s perfume.
kurva – :
I love love love this jammy rose! The atomizer on this bottle is amazing, too, haha! It’s strong, and lasts all day!
ParAdoX – :
I’m an emotional buyer haha so when I saw the advertisement for this in Paris airport I had to buy it. Not something I would go for otherwise but definetly one that takes me away in my mind. I still see the cobble stone streets when I smell it !
wurdalak – :
STRONG. Very sweet. I like it but will have to mist lightly. Could be nauseating. Be careful.
scn321InsuffBooni – :
Not at all what I was expecting from a scent called ecstasy. It’s part of that very trendy group of perfumes that are descendants of Flowerbomb. Sweet and ambery florals that become a whisper of a scent at the end of the day. Armani Si, La Vie Est Belle, D & G Pour Femme, etc. The bottle is heavy, and the cap is as well. I read a review below where they said it was plastic, but it’s a heavy metal. Maybe they have a tester bottle or a fake. I love the gold plate detail that’s on the bottom of the bottle. It’s gorgeous, but the scent needs to be deeper and more alluring. Less sugar.
topfail23 – :
Blind bought this after eyeing for a long time in TK Maxx. Whilst this is up my street in terms of notes, it is not long lasting at all on my skin and sillage is disappointing. I had to keep reapplying as I couldn’t detect it after 2 hours! It’s really sweet and pleasant though.
emilian1171 – :
This one is one of my “I-told-you-so”-fragrances. I just HAD to buy it with rose and amber and benzoin and peach. But yes, the raspberry and the caramel worried me. I think fragrances with those in them CAN smell good, but I often end up never wearing them since they´re just not me. I am a classic floral type of a girl- like them clear, clean, bright and slightly tart even. But it ends up this has a tartness that I first didn´t notice and it grows, strangely so, while wearing it together with the amber developing. So the “sour” note that bothers some people in the reviews here is what I really like about it! I find it to be a supremely blended perfume and on me it lasts a long time, while its silage is moderate. I keep waiting for myself to get annoyed at the sweetness, which happens with Tresor La Nuit and LVEB Absolu. But I just keep liking, close to loving, LÉxtase. Syrupy rose, evident peach, discreet, but obvious caramel and a very nicely executed amber/patchouli combo in the base. Subtle, sweet, rich, alluring even. I am digging this one. It´s WAY better than many of its contemporary same-style scents. Oh, and the bottle is one of the prettiest I have and have seen. Gorgeous.
Ch1lz – :
i was looking forward to testing this because of reviews which likened it to magnetism which i adore. i have a 1ml sample vial and initially i just got this sour synthetic hand wash smell. now its settled and no more stink , i can smell caramel and faintly rose and raspberry… but only just. it doesnt smell strong. i only applied it half hour ago and no wafts, just nose to wrist but i’ll update later. it’s summer here in australia.
Forever51 – :
Tested this on a strip and on it reminded me of a fruitier Armani Si, definitely more mature than Nina and all it’s flankers, still fruity though. However this didn’t suit my skin, it turned into an overripe sour fruit-punch and as it was very potent and had a big sillage (I only did one spray), I just wanted to wash it off. I’d recommend to try before buying!
tghj – :
This is a smoky and syrupy “rose-and-fruit” scent, significantly darkened by benzoin, and thickened by gourmandish caramel.
The benzoin note, which I believe is a kind of incense, is extensive and extremely exaggerated in this perfume, giving it a dominating smoky undertone.
I find this perfume very loud and bold, and the incense accord quite dangerous. It can be offensive in certain places and/or occasions.
I like it, but I use it with care.
Steve27 – :
Unfortunately, this one is a bit of a disappointment. It opens with a crazy sweet, overripe fruit smell. Then… Rose? Yes. Caramel? Well, sort of… on me, it’s that odd, watery-like idea of caramel that you find in Charlie Gold, not rich or creamy caramel. I think it might be the presence of peach that turns it that way. Other notes? I get a very tart raspberry. Pink pepper? Nope, which is too bad since I love it. The resins? Who knows, it’s too muddled. I get musk in the drydown, but it’s very dusty, sort of sour, and just plain weird and not in a good way. Whiffs of something plasticky come and go. This is nearly headache-inducing, but more tolerable on a cooler day… still not great, but a sweety-sweet rose scent with an undercurrent of sour fruit, and if that’s your thing then you may love it.
On the plus side, the packaging is absolutely superb, high-quality and gorgeous… and what it comes down to is that I’m going to hang onto L’Extase and try to learn to enjoy it because of that. I’m not sure what’s up with the review below that says the cap is a cheap plastic, but mine is metal and very heavy at that.
bhm155bedyWelty – :
It is a cuddly, sweet foodish smell, yes rose a huge note combined with amber and vanilla hint. Its much, much gourmandish smell if i would be a fan of those scents i would like it. But i prefer different types.
VKmasterS – :
This is my 2nd review
Nina ricci l’extase was only nina ricci in my dislike list,I used to hate it with passion but I never give up on any fragrance,not before testing it couple of times in different conditions,so tonight which is really cold I gave it another go and guess what?I don’t hate it anymore
Yeap,it opens veryyy sweet,too much sweetness even for me,combination of large amount of sugary sweetness and pink pepper and a hint of ripe,sugared pear is nauseating
As middle notes showup thinks worsen,that plastic sugary rose and tartness of raspberry reminds me kind of jam,syrupy,sticky and cheap…but I decided to resist this sour and sweet,syrupy raspberry,rose jam and let it drydown..drydown is pretty..something I expected from nina ricci,there is a light hint of raspberry,rose combo still lingering but sweetness isn’t sugary anymore,it’s vanilla,amber,caramel sweetness,and some soft musk,creamy and delicious and tartness of rosey raspberry makes it mouthwatering,I can’t believe I’m saying this but I can’t stop sniffing my wrist!
It doesn’t take too much time for it to drydown so I don’t know why I didn’t give it an hour time earlier,maybe it unfolds easily only in cold temp
Sillage is enormous during first hour which I don’t like,but thanks god it’s still more than moderate after that
It’s warm,sweet,delicious,happy and sensual..I may buy a full bottle of this in winter,but I should remember I can’t overspray this,neverever
❤❤❤❤
vazixe1972 – :
There’s definitely something My Burberry-esque about this one (same perfumer also). I like the opening better than the drydown, the opening is full of a nice, sweet rose, the drydown gets a bit sour on me. I can detect the pink pepper but it doesn’t bother me that much. Inspired by erotic fantasies, huh? I wouldn’t say so.
ali1231996 – :
A must-have for sensual and vibrant women!
Like a delicious full bodied aromatic red wine !
And its bottle reflects it perfectly, stylish.
kirastr – :
Normally I go for florals. Something about this makes it different from all other sweet perfumes. I smell caramel vanilla rose but not in a sickly overwhelming way. Very feminine,sexy and delicious. I love it. 🙂
Huba Buba – :
Jammy red roses and sweet berries dipped in warm caramel syrup…gets a little woodier/deeper and fuzzier in the drydown but does not really evolve that significantly. I had high expectations for this one, the main notes are among my favorites, and I was so excited to be able to finally test it on myself. It’s a very nice scent, so very nice…but left me feeling flat and failed to rouse my excitement. A few reviewers have compared it to Armani’s Si, and although I can see why (I spotted a similarity instantly), I find Si abit richer, sharper, more distinctive, more dynamic, more of a ‘chameleon’ mood-wise, more charismatic and less romantic. This one has a more passive, more languorous, ‘blurred’ sort of vibe in comparison, like beautifully slow background music that gets drowned out by the syrupy sweet, giggly chatters of new lovers. I actually find it sweeter than Si due to it being less faceted and having less contrasting notes…yet it’s more low-key, intimate and tender, and I guess lovers of this scent will find that’s where the beauty of it lies.
But for me, I agree with the sentiments of a reviewer below who stated that L’Extase felt like a ‘lesser’ version of Si. Compared to other scents in its family though, this one is probably the most romantic and ‘dolled-up’ feminine. But it’s not sexy, nor deeply sensuous, nor does it convey passion the way the ad or the name would imply. La Nuit Tresor did a better job conveying that as far as trendy gourmands go. L’Extase is very sensual I suppose, but more in a predictable, and very ‘current’ sort of way…sensual in a way that is immediately appealing, commonplace and made to please, a more ‘hollow’ sensuality if you will, rather than the kind of sensuality that will capture one’s sense of intrigue and keep them coming back for more. Nothing wrong with that per se, it gets the job done and smells good…and I can see how this would be enjoyed by many, but for me, it lacks sparkle, ‘pop’ and excitement. Even for a trendy ‘gourmand fruitcholli’ (a group I do enjoy) it lacks contrast and voluptuousness, it lacks backbone and individuality, and it’s missing the ‘it’ factor I look for in my perfumes. Anyways…still, it’s super pretty, super feminine, and super wearable otherwise…good quality, attractive for sure. Good longevity on my skin (7-8 hours) and moderate sillage (less than Si), but stays close to the skin after a few hours.
0wasup0 – :
Ok, I WANT this. Try it on your neck and it really is seductive. I don’t care if the advertising campaign has won me over, or if I’m a sucker for sweet fragrances. I LOVE this. How on earth did I hold off from buying it for so long? Rose and caramel – two of my favorite notes. The raspberry’s pretty too. The only thing I wish it had would be some dirty note, or some sort of “pop”, you know…
maxproof – :
I love this fragrance!
iluxa1609 – :
love the scent, love the ad, love the Name…but what the hell is the bottle about??! it ruins the whole concept, the cap is so cheap plastic, I dont even want to touch it
svets28 – :
Oh how I crave for this fragrance..
So tempting and seductive.
I’m so glad Nina Ricci turned more mature because all of their previous fragrances were extremly syntetic-sweet and boring. But this one… is a Sex bomb. Delightful!
gennady5 – :
With a lot of years behind me as an aquatic perfume-lover, I had wanted to stick to the cool, fresh, watery and almost masculine image of myself. I wear suits and black & gold is my signature combo in clothing. I have disliked a lot of vanilla-bursting, cotton candy-like and overall juvenile perfumes, and thought that I would never opt for a sweet perfume in my life. However, this cooler image of myself was put to test as I sniffed this fragrance. Heh, my pupils must have dilated at that moment.
I couldn’t deny that this perfume hit me deep. It was ecstasy, as the name suggests. I don’t know whether I can describe this with any new words that haven’t already been said below, but it’s the deeper tone of the jammy rose that pleases me greatly. It has depth. And so do I after smelling this, below my “wannabe-cool-image”: I feel more comfortable, honest and bold now that I admit to liking this scent. I won’t deny that for many, this fragrance will smell generic and unoriginal. I agree. But it’s the way you wear the perfume so that it won’t be lost in the masses.
If there is one big downside to this lovely rosy fragrance, however, it’s the advertisement campaign. Sex, female fantasies, white sheets, released 2015—It screams Fifty Shades of Grey references, and undoubtedly it tried to jump on the movie’s bandwagon. I hate the campaign, because I hate that movie. It doesn’t do the fragrance justice, and it makes it more seem more juvenile than necessary.
gevrich – :
I do like this perfume, but find I am unable to love it. With those notes I thought I would be head over heels for it. To me it smells like a lesser version of Si which I adore and would rather spend my money on.
joravalbe – :
Started off as a pleasant sweet rose but soon turned into raspberry fairy floss. For frou frou princesses and barbie dolls. Not a grown ups scent at all.
s22ergey – :
I didn’t think much of it when I first tried it but now I’m really loving this.I’m not a fan of NR fragrances but l’Extase I find so sensual and softly sweet a real treat.It becomes a skin scent in about a couple of hours but it lingers, roses here are jammy sweet but not cloying, it’s just a really lovely scent.
If you like this fragrance I recommend trying the body lotion it smells awesome and that alone is enough scent to last you all day
ruvar – :
I’m a big fan of sweet fragrances and gourmands,I also love rose and caramel so by watching the list of notes I was thinking of buying it without test,thanks god I recieved a sample of it before buying a full bottle
It starts supersweet,sweet in a cloying way,not like caramel sweet but mostly like praline sweet,it reminded me armani si and lancome la nuit which I like so I waited for sweetness to be balanced,as it balances in lanuit with coffee note and it becomes charming by floral notes,but the only thing I could detect hear besides cloying sweetness was a syntethic rose(a plastic rose) and sticky syrupy almost rotted fruit notes,no signs of amber or pink pepper,it was totally differant from what I had imagined and a great dissapointment
l’extase was the first and the only nina ricci fragrance that I disliked,I think it’s about my body chemistry
tamu-tamu – :
First impression was all about the rose, I was reminded of the Bourjois little pot blushers with the same soft vintage rose makeup scent. Second impression was the fruity caramel of Jessica Simpson’s Fancy layered with rose hand cream. If someone had told me this was a new JS Fancy called Vintage Rose, I would totally believe it. It’s a comforting and familiar smell with many associations from makeup bag to the mixed cloud of perfume at the entrance to the department store. The bottle looks nicer in real life than the picture, as it has a subtle mirror like reflection that you can see through slightly.
rodney7a – :
If anyone has an unloved bottle of this, or a decant to swap, please PM me! I haven’t smelled it yet, but I am surely curious.
Faqhunter – :
This incredible beauty arrived today, and oh my heavens I can’t describe just how much I am head over heels madly, deeply in love with this. I get a strong Turkish Delight scent from it, and as someone who adores Turkish Delight this is heaven.
I wanted it after seeing the advertisement for it, featuring Laetitia Casta. This is deep, sultry and incredible sexy. The name L’Extase definitely suits such a scent.
Jevgenij1 – :
I smell rose,caramel and pink pepper. Modern perfume,fruity,sweet,a litlle spicy and rosy.That’s ok,nothing special to die for. Best worn at colder months of the year especially in the evenings.I quite like it,dunno if i buy another bottle after it finishes
vovamaz – :
Right off the bat this reminded me vaguley of Jill Sander No. 4 of the 1990’s (maybe its the rose, vanilla, peach, patchouli and musk combo) But this richer, more succulent and very very sweet. Im not big on sweet perfumes, but this is damn tasty. While sweet and candy coated, it can be pulled off by a mature sophisticated woman, this isn’t a kids scent. Beneath all the sweetness there is a definite sexy vibe going on. Well made and well crafted, this is a good one, and its long lasting. But a warning: its strong and potent, not one to spray heavily on a hot day. If you like Armani Si or Jill Sander No. 4, go ahead and blind buy this one (tons of good deals on line for this one) you won’t regret it. Thumbs way up, Nina Ricci has another winner here.
hmj427speagoessenda – :
I have a problem with this one: for some reason I perceive it as a summer scent ( maybe due to the fruits in it?!) but I cannot real wear it in the summer heat because it is too sweet…
Other than that, I really do like it!
badis – :
Love it! However, it smells like Arman