| Nina Ricci; born Maria Adelaide Nielli in Turin in 1883, went to France in 1895 with her elder sister to seek her fortune; became apprenticed to a dressmaker; met and married Luigi Ricci, the marriage was not a success as he found it very hard to compete with his dynamic wife. His early death in 1909 drew her closer to her infant son Robert who had been born in 1905. She joined Maisón Raffin a highly regarded couture with whom she was with for 20 years. When it closed in 1929 Nina more or less retired to a life of luxury until she met her second husband who ran an advertising agency. Together with Robert, Nina now aged 49, joined forces and formed Maisón Nina Ricci in Paris in 1932. First perfume 'Cœur-Joie' launched in 1946 to celebrate the end of the war. Nina died in 1970 and Robert in 1992. In 1995 it was 56.8% owned by Sanofi Beauté; in 1998 it became part of Puig Group. | ||||
| Barbaresque | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1943 |
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| Cœur Joie | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1946 |
(Joyful Heart) Created by Germaine Cellier, a soft classical floral aldehyde parfum, classified B5f. The flacon with a heart shaped centre was designed by Marc Lalique and made by René Lalique et Cie | |
| Cœur Joie | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1946 |
prefix 'lotion coiffure' | |
| L’Air de Temps | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1948 |
(Spirit of the times) Created by Francis Fabron of Roure, a classic floral parfum with top notes of bergamot, Sicilian lemon and rose wood, heart notes peach gardenia, carnation, jasmine de Grasse, rose de mai, ylang-ylang and orris on base notes of sandalwood, orris, cedar, benzoin, amber vanilla and musk, classified B3f. First presented in a flacon with a sun with a dove perched on the stopper made by René Lalique et Cie. In 1951 Marc Lalique created the famous stopper of the two billing doves. The message was originally ‘peace and love’ after the Second World War but due to the advertising showing doves nuzzling young girls or being fed by young girls, it has come to stand for purity and virginity. | |
| L’Air de Temps | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1948 |
As above but as an edp | |
| L’Air de Temps | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1948 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Douce | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1949 |
(Sweet) | |
| Fille d’Ève | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1952 |
(Eve’s Daughter) A classical mossy chypre floral parfum that was presented in an apple-shaped frosted bottle by Marc Lalique and made by René Lalique et Cie | |
| Fille d’Ève | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1952 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Capricci | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1961 |
A classical floral aldehyde parfum with notes of jasmine, may rose, Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang, gardenia, geranium and hyacinth is classified B3f. Presented in a multi facetted designed by Marc Lalique and made by René Lalique et Cie | |
| Capricci | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1961 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Signoricci | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1964 |
A classical citrus edt with notes of sage, fig leaves, mandarin, Provencal hay, lemon seed, exotic woods, alpine lavender, vetiver, rock moss and lichen, classified A4m.. Presented in a ribbed flacon designed by Cartier. | |
| Melle Ricci | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1965 |
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| Pigno Ricci | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1966 |
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| Mademoiselle Ricci | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1967 |
A green floral edt with notes of bergamot, iris, royal lily, violet leaf, galbanum, rose, honeysuckle, patchouli, oak moss and sandalwood . | |
| Bigarade | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1971 |
Created by Roure: a bitter-sweet edt with notes of burnt orange | |
| Farouche | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1973 |
(Shy) A soft crisp green floral aldehyde parfum with top notes of galbanum, mandarin and bergamot, heart notes of ylang-ylang, clary sage, cardamom, honeysuckle, Indian carnation and orange blossom on base notes of oak moss, broom, sandalwood and orris, classified B5f. Presented in a heart shaped bottle the centre of clear glass, the ‘wings’ frosted like the rounded stopper; designed by Marc Lalique and made by René Lalique et Cie | |
| Farouche | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1973 |
As above but as an edp | |
| Farouche | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1973 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Signoricci 1 | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1976 |
This is the re-branded fragrance 'Signoricci', to distinguish it from 'Signoricci 2' | |
| Signoricci 2 | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1976 |
A green edt, with notes of mandarin, petitgrain, sage, alpine lavender, Haitian vetiver, exotic woods, and oak moss; classified A4m. | |
| Signoricci 2 | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1976 |
An after shave | |
| Eau de Fleurs | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1980 |
A floral-fruity chypre edt, classified B7f | |
| Fleur de Fleurs | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1980 |
Created by Creations Aromatiques; a soft fresh white flower floral aldehyde parfum de toilette, classified B4f, with notes of jasmine, and rose (both from Grasse), hyacinth, ylang-ylang and iris, classified B4f. Presented in a distinctive flower head flacon designed by Marie-Claude Lalique and made by René Lalique et Cie. Re-launched with new packaging in 1982 | |
| Fleur de Fleurs | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1980 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Phileas | Nina Ricci Parfums | 1984 |
A woody aromatic masculine chypre edt, classified D6m. | |
| Phileas | Nina Ricci Parfums | 1984 |
An after shave | |
| Nina | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1987 |
Created by Christian Vacchiano of Argeville, on the express wishes of Robert Ricci as homage to his mother. A soft crisp fruity floral parfum with top notes of orange blossom, bergamot and mimosa, heart notes of rose, iris, jasmine, violet and ylang-ylang on base notes of sandalwood, vetiver, basil marigold and cassis, classified B5f. Presented in a frosted orb flacon sculptured like drapery echoing Nina’s clothes designed by Marie-Claude Lalique and made by René Lalique et Cie | |
| Nina | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1987 |
As above but as an edt | |
| Ricci Club | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1989 |
A crisp woody oriental masculine edt with top notes of citrus oils, grapefruit and spices, heart notes of vetiver, rosewood and sandalwood and with base notes of oak moss, myrrh, tonka bean, patchouli and seaweed, classified E4m .Presented in a box designed by Sol Lewitt | |
| Deci Delà | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1994 |
Created by Jean Guichard; a crisp fruity mossy chypre parfum with top notes of peach, watermelon, pawpaw, osmanthus, boronia and raspberry, heart notes of cabbage rose, freesia, hazelnut, headspace sweet pea, carnation, papaya, orris and rose on base notes of cypress, cedar, patchouli, vanilla, amber, benzoin, styrax agar wood and moss. Presented in a rounded deep pink bottle with gold swirls and gold round stopper was designed by Garouste et Bonetti | |
| Deci Delà | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1994 |
Sub-titled 'edt concentrée' | |
| Le Teint Ricci | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1994 |
A chypre fragrance | |
| Les Belle de Ricci | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1996 |
A fresh light fruity-floral edt marketed at the 15 to 20 year old girls, with top notes of mint, basil and tomato (leaf, flower and fruit), heart notes of wisteria, magnolia, nasturtium and freesia on base notes of raspberry, fig wood, myrrh, cedar and cypress. Presented in a striking bottle that is shaped in a colourful spiral capped with a five-flower petal stopper designed by Garouste et Bonetti . Discontinued in 1999 | |
| Almond Amour | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April; based on the original 'Les Belles de Ricci' but with strong almond and vanilla notes. Presented in a striking blue bottle, shaped in a colourful spiral capped with a five-flower petal stopper | |
| Les Belles - Almond Amour | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April: sub-titled ' The Original': a floral fragrance. Presented in a bottle designed by Garouste et Bonetti | |
| Les Belles - Amour D’Amandier | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April: sub-titled ' The Original': a floral fragrance. Presented in a bottle designed by Garouste et Bonetti | |
| Les Belles - Cherry Fantasy | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April: sub-titled ' The Original': a floral fragrance. Presented in a bottle designed by Garouste et Bonetti | |
| Les Belles - Délice D’Epices?! | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April: sub-titled ' The Original': a floral oriental fragrance. Presented in a bottle designed by Garouste et Bonetti | |
| Les Belles - Liberté Acidulée! | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April: sub-titled ' The Original': a floral fragrance. Presented in a bottle designed by Garouste et Bonetti | |
| Les Belles de Ricci – Liberty Fizz | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April: sub-titled ' The Original': this is the re-branded fragrance 'Les Belles de Ricci'; a fresh floral edt with top notes of mint, basil and tomato (leaf, flower and fruit), heart notes of wisteria, magnolia, nasturtium and freesia on base notes of raspberry, fig wood, myrrh, cedar and cypress. Presented in a bottle designed by Garouste et Bonetti. | |
| Les Belles de Ricci – Spicy Delight | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April: sub-titled ' The Original': an oriental floral fragrance with top notes of apple, bitter orange and grapefruit, heart notes of cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, clove and jasmine on base notes of vanilla, toffee benzoin, cedar and Tonka bean. Presented in a bottle designed by Garouste et Bonetti. | |
| Spicy Delights | Parfums Nina Ricci | 1999 |
April: based on the original 'Les Belles de Ricci' but with strong sensual notes of citrus and spices. Presented in a striking orange bottle with a five-flower petal stopper. | |
| Belle de Minuit | Parfums Nina Ricci | 2000 |
An oriental fragrance with notes of blackcurrant, lemon, tangerine, white orchid, lily, jasmine, coffee accord, tonka bean, Peruvian balsam, and sandalwood. Presented in a bottle designed by Garouste et Bonetti | |
| Premier Jour | Parfums Nina Ricci | 2001 |
Created by Carlos Benasim and Sophie Labbe; an oriental floral edp with notes of yellow mandarin, gardenia, white dragee, sweet pea, Mysore sandalwood and musk. Presented in a bottle designed by Fabien Baron | |
| Premier Jour | Parfums Nina Ricci | 2001 |
An oriental floral edt | |
| Mémoire d’Homme | Parfums Nina Ricci | 2002 |
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| Prêt à Porter de Peau | Parfums Nina Ricci | 2002 |
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| Love in Paris | Parfums Nina Ricci | 2004 |
A sweet floral edp with notes of rose, peony, jasmine, star anise, vanilla and musk | |
| First Day Lucky Day | Parfums Nina Ricci | 2005 |
Season limited edition | |
| Premier Jour Lucky Day | Parfums Nina Ricci | 2005 |
A limited edition with notes, sweet pea, freesia, almond, and sandalwood. | |
| Ambré | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Amour d'Amandier | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Bleu Océan | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Cherry Fantasy | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Délice d'Épices | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Émeraude | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Fleur de Fleurs Lotion Crème | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| La Fille d’Eve | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Les Belle 2 | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Les Belle 3 | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Les Belle Jaune | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Les Belles de Ricci Amour | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Les Belles Vert | Parfums Nina Ricci | An edt | ||
| Libertée Acidulée | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Soleil | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
| Tourmaline | Parfums Nina Ricci | |||
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