L'Air du Temps
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 1948 | Year | 1948 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sky Time For Women
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This isn't just a perfume, it's a historical artefact. L'Air du Temps is a polarising classic, with some loving its 'old-fashioned' charm and others finding it too dated or 'soapy'. It’s a definite try-before-you-buy, unless you're intentionally leaning into that vintage vibe.
Sky Time recreates Nina Ricci's 1948 classic L'Air du Temps - the original spicy-floral, all carnation, powdery violet-iris and soft woods. Wearers call it very close and notably stronger than today's thin reformulation; the trade is a slightly coarser powder and less of the vintage's soapy refinement.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 10% |
| Floral | 35% | 36% |
| Fruity | 5% | 7% |
| Green | 7% | 7% |
| Sweet | 20% | 21% |
| Warm | 13% | 8% |
| Woody | 15% | 17% |
| Earthy | 9% | 10% |
| Animalic | 6% | 6% |
| Fresh | 11% | 10% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and 'clean' character make it suitable for office wear, while its classic elegance also works for dates and casual outings. Some reviewers found it appropriate for special events due to its timeless appeal, though its vintage feel might clash in very modern formal settings. It's too delicate for active sport.
Seasons
The powdery spicy-floral suits spring and cooler transitional weather; summer heat pushes the carnation and powder too sharp.
Occasions
A refined, classic floral that fits formal and office settings as much as a dressed-up date; too dignified for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Bergamot, Neroli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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