Nina Ricci 1982 EDT

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Fleur de Fleurs

by Betty Busse

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Nina Ricci Fleur de Fleurs is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1982, created by Betty Busse. Fleur de Fleurs opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Cyclamen, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Civet. Nina Ricci's Fleur de Fleurs carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is a proper retro floral, with a divisive civet kick that some adore and others find a bit much. It's a true 80s time capsule, all big blooms and unapologetic femininity, certainly not for those who prefer modern minimalism.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Clean
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Fleur de Fleurs Eau de Toilette 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:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it versatile enough for office wear if applied lightly, while its rich, sensual floral character, boosted by civet, makes it excellent for dates or more formal occasions. It's too complex and elegant for active sport, but perfectly suitable for general casual wear, especially in spring.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Fleur de Fleurs opens with a bright, crisp aldehyde burst, sharpened by green notes and a hint of citrus that quickly settles into a rich, powdery floral heart. Expect a lush garden of hyacinth, lily of the valley, and lilac, softened by iris and magnolia, before it finally lands on a musky, animalic base of civet and sandalwood. It's a complex, multi-layered bouquet that feels both clean and deeply sensual.

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