Nina Ricci 1996 EDP

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Les Belles de Ricci

by Nathalie Feisthauer , David Apel , Jean Guichard

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Nina Ricci Les Belles de Ricci is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Nathalie Feisthauer, David Apel, and Jean Guichard. Les Belles de Ricci opens with Orange, Tomato Leaf, Basil, and Mint, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Tomato, Magnolia, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Fig Leaf and Raspberry. Nina Ricci's Les Belles de Ricci carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A legendary, much-missed 90s classic. This green, fruity fizzer was ahead of its time, delivering an unusual fresh-sour blend that polarised some but created a legion of devoted fans. The calls for its return are deafening.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
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Les Belles de Ricci 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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, green, and slightly sweet nature makes it ideal for casual wear and warmer days. While not overtly formal, the clean aspects could work for a relaxed daytime date, but performance isn't strong enough for a formal setting.

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

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Les Belles de Ricci bursts open with an invigorating blend of fresh tomato leaf, sharp basil and cool mint, entwined with a splash of zesty orange. The heart introduces a delicate floral softness from magnolia and freesia, while the intriguing tomato note continues to simmer. It settles into a base of sweet, juicy raspberry and earthy fig leaf, rounding out a unique green and fruity olfactory experience.

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