Nina Ricci 2009 EDT

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Pretty Nina

by Olivier Cresp

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Nina Ricci Pretty Nina is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Olivier Cresp. Pretty Nina opens with Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Apple, and Raspberry, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Caramel. Nina Ricci's Pretty Nina carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A divisive flanker in the Nina line, some find this a 'pretty' and uplifting gourmand, others a 'boring' and 'vapid' scent that disappears too quickly. Expect a sweet, fruity experience with limited staying power.
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  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Energetic
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Pretty Nina Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit100%
Heartas listed
Raspberry41%
Apple35%
Jasmine24%
Baseas listed
Caramel44%
Vanilla34%
Musk22%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a cheerful, fruity profile, make it excellent for casual daytime wear. It's generally too light and playful for formal events, and just acceptable for the office.

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

Pretty Nina opens with a vibrant, tart grapefruit that quickly blends into a playful heart of juicy apple and sweet raspberry. A delicate touch of jasmine adds a subtle floral lift before settling into a comforting, warm base of creamy vanilla, rich caramel, and soft musk. It's a delectable, sweet-and-sour composition.

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