Nina Ricci 2017 EDP

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L'Extase Rose Absolue

by Francis Kurkdjian

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Nina Ricci L'Extase Rose Absolue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Francis Kurkdjian. L'Extase Rose Absolue opens with Pepper and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Taif Rose and Cedar, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Nina Ricci's L'Extase Rose Absolue carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A Francis Kurkdjian-crafted jammy rose with a dark, sensual twist. It's divisive - some find it to be a more feminine, wearable take on MFK's Oud Satin Mood, while others find the pepper and oud-like facets off-putting. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for deep, syrupy roses.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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L'Extase Rose Absolue 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance isn't for the office due to its strong projection and rich, dark character. It's perfect for romantic dates and formal events, with many reviewers recommending it for colder nights and special occasions where its intoxicating scent can truly shine.

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

  • 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

L'Extase Rose Absolue opens with a sharp, spicy kick of pink and black pepper before quickly transitioning to a rich, jammy Taif rose heart. A luxurious vanilla-benzoin sweetness emerges, lending a Turkish delight gourmandise, all grounded by earthy patchouli and a whisper of woody cedar. It's a deep, dark rose, often mistaken for containing oud.

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