Nina Ricci 1999 EDP

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Les Belles de Ricci Amour d'Amandier

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Nina Ricci Les Belles de Ricci Amour d'Amandier is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1999. Les Belles de Ricci Amour d'Amandier opens with Kiwi and Almond Blossom, settles into a heart of Heliotrope and Almond, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Nina Ricci's Les Belles de Ricci Amour d'Amandier carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This discontinued Nina Ricci is a divisive blend: some adore its fresh, balanced sweetness and almond-marzipan charm, while others find it a synthetic, sour disappointment. It's a sweet fruity-gourmand that sparks strong opinions.
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  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
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Les Belles de Ricci Amour d'Amandier 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and sweet, comforting accords make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, as it's not overpowering. It's too playful for formal events and not fresh enough for sports, with its gourmand nature better suited for relaxed settings.

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

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opening with a juicy burst of kiwi and delicate almond blossom, this scent quickly introduces its sweet, nutty heart. Creamy marzipan and heliotrope lead into a warm, powdery drydown of soft musk, vanilla, and smooth sandalwood, creating a delicious yet subtle gourmand experience.

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