Nina Ricci 1984 EDT

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Phileas

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Nina Ricci Phileas is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1984. Phileas opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Lemon, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Caraway, Pine Needle, Cedar, and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Oakmoss. Nina Ricci's Phileas carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This 80s powerhouse is a complex, green, woody masterpiece, mourned by fans for its discontinuation. It's a bold, adventurous scent that still holds its own today, though perhaps a touch too retro for some.
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Phileas Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for dates and more casual outings, where its complexity can be appreciated. The strong, characterful scent might be a bit much for a formal office setting, but it's not overpowering for less formal situations.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Eugenol from Cinnamon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Phileas opens with a tart, invigorating burst of juniper berries, bright lemon, and airy aldehydes, immediately setting an adventurous tone. As it settles, a rich tapestry of pine needles, warm caraway, and earthy vetiver emerges, grounding the scent in a dense, green forest. The dry down reveals a sophisticated base of leathery tobacco, resinous labdanum, and oakmoss, creating a deep, slightly smoky, and utterly captivating finish.

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