Nina Ricci 2001 EDP

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Premier Jour

by Sophie Labbé , Carlos Benaïm , Rosendo Mateu

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Nina Ricci Premier Jour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2001, created by Sophie Labbé, Carlos Benaïm, and Rosendo Mateu. Premier Jour opens with Sweet Pea and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Gardenia and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Nina Ricci's Premier Jour carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Premier Jour is a clean, understated floral that perfectly balances warmth and freshness. A crowd-pleaser that evokes happiness, some find it too bland, but most praise its elegant, quiet charm. Just don't mention the novichok.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
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Premier Jour Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

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Topas listed
Sweet Pea58%
Mandarin42%
Heartas listed
Gardenia55%
Orchid45%
Baseas listed
Musk28%
Sandalwood26%
Woody Notes24%
Vanilla22%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its soft sillage and inoffensive floral character make it ideal for the office and casual wear. While it's noted as suitable for dates due to its sensual undertones, its subtlety might be lost in formal settings or during vigorous sport.

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

  • 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 crisp, aqueous burst of mandarin and sweet pea, Premier Jour quickly settles into a heart of delicate gardenia and soft orchid. It avoids any heavy creaminess, instead maintaining an airy floral character that eventually merges with a base of gentle woods, a hint of vanilla, and a clean, fresh musk. It's subtle yet present, leaving a whisper of soft floral sweetness.

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