Nina Ricci 2010 EDP

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Nina L'Elixir

by Olivier Cresp

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Nina Ricci Nina L'Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Olivier Cresp. Nina L'Elixir opens with Lemon and Lime, settles into a heart of Candy Apple, Red Fruits, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Nina Ricci's Nina L'Elixir carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive fruity-sweet bomb. If you want to smell like candied apples and berries with a fizzy lemon hit, this is your jam; for others, it's a sickly-sweet headache. Expect strong projection and decent longevity, especially in colder weather.
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  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Elegant
  • Youthful
  • Clean
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Nina L'Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon58%
Lime42%
Heartas listed
Red Fruits46%
Jasmine30%
Candy Apple24%
Baseas listed
Musk40%
Amber30%
Cedar30%

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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent sweet and fruity accords, alongside strong projection and longevity mentioned by many reviewers, make it better suited for casual outings, dates, or nights out rather than formal events or a quiet office setting. Some find it refreshing enough for warm weather daywear due to the citrus, but it's often described as too strong for summer heat.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Nina L'Elixir opens with a mouth-watering burst of zesty lime and tart lemon, quickly sweetened by a deluge of red berries and juicy candy apple, evoking an almost 'pixie sticks' confectionery vibe. As it settles, a clean jasmine note emerges, softened by a comforting base of warm amber, woody cedar, and a gentle musk, preventing it from veering into purely juvenile territory while maintaining its playful charm.

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