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Nina Ricci

L'Air du Temps (EDP)

1948

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Versions Timeline

1948

L'Air du Temps (Original Release)

Price Range
$66 – $86

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Francis Fabron

"L'Air du Temps is one of Nina Ricci's signature fragrances and a landmark floral perfume from the postwar era. Its character is centered on carnation, rose, jasmine, and gardenia, supported by creamy sandalwood and soft iris. The Eau de Parfum presents these floral elements in a more enveloping and intense form than the Eau de Toilette. The composition feels feminine, elegant, powdery, and quietly romantic rather than overtly sweet. Its dove-topped bottle and association with peace and optimism have made it an enduring symbol of the house. The fragrance remains part of Nina Ricci's current fragrance range."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Romantic
Peaceful
Sophisticated
Calm

Occasions

Daily Use
Formal
Ceremony
Wedding
Dinner

Fun Facts

The dove-topped bottle is associated with peace, freedom, and postwar optimism.

L'Air du Temps was created in 1948 and remains one of Nina Ricci's most historically important fragrances.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FloralSpicyPowderyWoodyCreamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

carnation
gardenia
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

rose centifolia
Grasse jasmine
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

Mysore sandalwood
iris

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“L'Air du Temps is regarded as a classic and iconic feminine floral with strong historical significance. Its enduring reputation is associated with elegance, femininity, peace, freedom, and postwar optimism. The Eau de Parfum is more intense and enveloping than the Eau de Toilette.”

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