About the L'Air Du Temps Perfume for Women
L'Air Du Temps by Nina Ricci is a spicy floral fragrance for women, launched in 1948 with carnation and gardenia creating a floral opening with warm, spicy accents. Its rose, jasmine, sandalwood and iris scent suits her for daily wear, work, lunches, social occasions and relaxed evenings.
This women’s perfume is an Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT), offering a lighter concentration than an Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP) and a fresh alternative to heavier perfume styles or cologne. It opens with carnation and gardenia, develops through Centifolia rose and Grasse jasmine, then settles into Mysore sandalwood and iris.
L'Air Du Temps Fragrance Profile & Notes
L'Air Du Temps belongs to the spicy floral fragrance family with floral, warm, powdery and woody characteristics.
- Top notes: Carnation and gardenia
- Heart notes: Centifolia rose and Grasse jasmine
- Base notes: Mysore sandalwood and iris
- Fragrance family: Spicy floral
- Concentration: Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT)
- Overall scent: Floral, spicy, powdery, woody, warm
Performance & Longevity of L'Air Du Temps
- The Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT) typically provides around two to three hours of noticeable wear, although longevity may vary with skin type, weather and application.
- Projection is generally light to moderate, becoming softer and closer to the skin as the fragrance settles.
- The scent develops from spicy carnation and gardenia into rose and jasmine before reaching a powdery sandalwood and iris dry-down.
- It works well for daily wear, work, lunches, casual gatherings, social occasions and relaxed evenings.
- Apply a few sprays to pulse points such as the wrists and neck, with reapplication when longer wear is required.
- As an EDT, it has a lighter concentration than an Eau De Parfum Spray (EDP) and may require reapplication during extended wear.
What Does L'Air Du Temps Smell Like?
L'Air Du Temps smells floral, spicy and powdery, opening with carnation and gardenia before Centifolia rose and Grasse jasmine develop through the heart. Mysore sandalwood and iris create a warm, woody and softly powdery base.
Is L'Air Du Temps Long-Lasting?
L'Air Du Temps typically provides around two to three hours of noticeable wear as an Eau De Toilette Spray (EDT). Performance may vary according to skin type, weather and application.
Is L'Air Du Temps Suitable for All Occasions?
L'Air Du Temps works well for daily wear, work, lunches, social gatherings and relaxed evening occasions. Its lighter EDT concentration also suits daytime use and enclosed spaces, with application adjusted for warmer conditions.
Can L'Air Du Temps Be Used by Both Men and Women?
L'Air Du Temps is marketed as a women’s fragrance and is primarily intended for her. Men can also wear it if they enjoy spicy florals, rose, jasmine, sandalwood and powdery scents.
What Season Is L'Air Du Temps Best For?
L'Air Du Temps is especially well suited to spring and summer because its floral character and lighter EDT concentration work naturally in mild and warm conditions. It can also be worn during autumn and winter with a fuller application or occasional reapplication.
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