26
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
L'Air du Temps
feminine
Created by Francis Fabron
L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci is a Floral fragrance for women. L'Air du Temps was launched in 1948. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Fabron. Top notes are Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Orris Root, Rosemary and Orchid; base notes are Spices, Iris, Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar. The timeless fragrance L\'Air du temps by Nina Ricci that brought a fame to the Ricci house became and remains until today one of the greatest fragrance creations. L\'Air du Temps was created due to the great passion of the Nina Ricci\'s son Robert for fragrances and the art of the master perfumer Francis Fabron. The fragrance was launched after the World War II, in 1948, and the dove on the top is a symbol of peace. The floral-spicy note of the carnation is in centre of its composition. Bergamot and rosewood support the development of the carnation theme, refined with the notes of rose and jasmine. Violet and iris give a powdery nuance, and create a harmony with the woodsy notes of cedar and sandal, while sensual musk and amber add the final feminine accord to the composition.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
37%
Win
88%
Spr
42%
Sum
61%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
34%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
6,557 votes
3.71
Love it
1.9k29%
Like it
2.7k41%
OK
2714%
Dislike
1.6k24%
Hate it
861%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 95 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
L'Air du Temps is viewed positively by the r/fragrance community as a classic fragrance worthy of repurchase and long-term collection maintenance. Multiple users explicitly mentioned it among their most valued fragrances they would definitely buy again, recognizing its enduring quality and versatility despite the community's general preference for discovering new fragrances.
Strengths
- Classic, iconic fragrance with timeless appeal
- Versatile and suitable for various occasions
- Worth repurchasing - loyal fans maintain it in collections long-term
Weaknesses
- May be considered dated or overly traditional by some collectors
- Reformulations concern among long-time users
Best for
Everyday wearRomantic occasionsClassic/timeless style preference
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
