Nina Ricci Bigarade
The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and fresh. Aldehydes and bergamot at the top, aldehydes and floral notes in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Came out
- 1971
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bigarade notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Nina Ricci Bigarade
Bigarade is made by Nina Ricci.
Will people notice Bigarade?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Celine Parade unisex and Roja Dove Roja Apex.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Boucheron Pour Homme and Courreges In Blue last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Bigarade
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fresh and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fresh smells and notes like aldehydes and amber. Less obvious notes include citruses, muguet and moss. Perfume fans rate it 4.33 out of 5.
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Perfumes that smell like Bigarade
Similar picks to try: Boucheron Pour Homme (8 shared notes), Celine Parade unisex (7 shared notes), Courreges In Blue (7 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Apex (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear Bigarade?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Bigarade come out?
It came out in 1971.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.