Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and warm spicy. Carnation and Brazilian rosewood at the top, carnation and ylang-ylang in the middle and oakmoss and musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 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
Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or in detail
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is made by Nina Ricci.
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Black Orchid and Givenchy Amarige.
How long L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Tom Ford Black Orchid and Giorgio Beverly Hills Red. Base notes like oakmoss and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Nina Ricci perfumes worth knowing
The house has 30 perfumes here, led by Nina Rouge, Chant d'Extase Nina Ricci and L'Extase Nina Ricci.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1948.
If you like L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Black Orchid (12 shared notes), Giorgio Beverly Hills Red (14 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (12 shared notes) and Givenchy Amarige (14 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Beverly Hills Red starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Who would like L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?
People who enjoy woody and warm spicy smells.
Can men wear L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.