Nina Ricci 1973 EDP

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Farouche

by Michel Hy

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Nina Ricci Farouche is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1973, created by Michel Hy. Farouche opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Galbanum, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Nina Ricci's Farouche carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Farouche is a time capsule, a true 70s powerhouse that polarises with its initial sharpness. Patience reveals a nuanced, green floral aldehyde that whispers of elegance and a bygone era, but some find it dated and even 'paint thinner'-like.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Farouche Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate longevity and sillage, Farouche is versatile enough for many settings, but its classic, sophisticated profile leans more formal and romantic. The initial strong aldehydes might be a bit much for a conservative office, but it's perfect for an evening out or a special daytime event.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Farouche opens with a burst of aldehydic fizz, quickly joined by the sharp, green bitterness of galbanum and bright bergamot, softened by a hint of peach. The heart unfolds into a rich floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and earthy iris, with a spicy kick from carnation and cardamom. It settles into a classic, sophisticated base of oakmoss and vetiver, underpinned by warm amber and musk.

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