Nina
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Light Blue
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper nostalgia trip, adored by many for its cheerful vibe but it struggles with projection. Don't expect it to turn heads from across the room, but for a personal blast of happy, fruity sweetness, it's spot on.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue (2001) - Olivier Cresp's Sicilian-summer signature that defined a decade of fresh-citrus designer-feminine scent, here translated into a budget reading with the Sicilian-lemon-apple-bamboo spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for summer and casual-day wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 30% | 95% |
| Floral | 11% | 40% |
| Fruity | 19% | 65% |
| Green | 11% | 55% |
| Sweet | 18% | 25% |
| Warm | 2% | 30% |
| Woody | 8% | 40% |
| Earthy | 2% | 15% |
| Animalic | 8% | 5% |
| Fresh | 35% | 95% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Nina's fresh and sweet profile, combined with its generally moderate longevity and sillage, makes it highly suitable for casual wear, office settings where subtlety is preferred, and even active use. It's less ideal for formal events where more gravitas is often desired.
Seasons
Bright-citrus-fresh is summer-perfect with spring close behind; the Sicilian lemon and apple lift in warm weather and lose presence in cold.
Occasions
Casual-summer feminine signature - casual-day and beach the natural homes; office welcome, sport-friendly due to light projection.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fresh, Fruity accords and Lemon, Apple notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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