Nina Ricci 2010 EDP

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Le Paradis de Nina

by Olivier Cresp

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Nina Ricci Le Paradis de Nina is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Olivier Cresp. Le Paradis de Nina opens with Orange, Mandarin, Orange Blossom, and Almond, settles into a heart of Red Apple, Heliotrope, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Nina Ricci's Le Paradis de Nina carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This flanker to the original Nina is as divisive as it gets: some find it heavenly, a light, sweet dream of almond and fruit, while for others, it's a saccharine nightmare, a headache in a bottle that's far too sweet for comfort. Blind-buy at your own risk.
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  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Romantic
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
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Le Paradis de Nina 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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and fruity gourmand profile, coupled with moderate sillage and longevity, makes it ideal for casual wear and dates. It's generally too playful and sweet for formal settings, and might be overpowering in an office environment where some find it headache-inducing.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Le Paradis de Nina opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of orange and mandarin, quickly softened by a sweet, powdery almond. The heart unfolds with crisp red apple and delicate gardenia, giving way to a warm, edible base of creamy vanilla, earthy patchouli, and soft woods. It's a gourmand delight, reminiscent of candied fruits and marzipan, with a hint of floral lightness balancing the sweetness.

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