194 - Inspired by Nina by Nina / Nina Ricci

Essence and Concept

Nina by Nina Ricci is a whimsical, feminine, fresh, and softly sweet fragrance inspired by the fantasy of a magical garden. Its signature combination of crisp apple, bright citrus, delicate florals, and creamy vanilla creates a playful scent that feels youthful, romantic, and charming.

The fragrance is famous for its distinctive red apple character. It balances fresh fruitiness with a soft gourmand sweetness, making it feel like a deliciously polished apple rather than a heavy dessert fragrance.

Nina has an enchanting, fairy-tale personality—pretty, cheerful, flirtatious, and effortlessly feminine.

Note Structure

Top Notes: Amalfi Lemon, Lime

Heart Notes: Granny Smith Apple, Peony, Praline, Datura

Base Notes: Musk, Virginia Cedar, Apple Tree

Evolution and Experience

Nina opens with sparkling lemon and lime, creating a bright, crisp citrus introduction.

The citrus feels fresh and slightly tart, immediately giving the fragrance a cheerful and youthful energy.

As the fragrance develops, Granny Smith apple becomes the defining note. Its crisp, juicy, slightly sour character creates the signature apple impression associated with Nina.

Peony adds a delicate rosy floral quality, while datura gives the heart a soft, luminous white-floral character.

Praline introduces a gentle sweetness, making the apple feel more delicious and creamy without turning the perfume into a heavy gourmand.

The heart is playful and feminine, balancing crisp green apple with soft flowers and confectionery sweetness.

As Nina reaches the dry-down, musk provides a smooth, clean foundation. Virginia cedar and apple tree add a subtle woody character that gives the fragrance structure.

The sweetness becomes softer and more intimate, leaving a clean, fruity-musky impression on the skin.

The overall evolution is sparkling lemon and lime → crisp Granny Smith apple, peony, datura, and praline → soft musk and delicate woods.

Longevity and Projection

Nina offers moderate longevity with soft to moderate projection. Its citrus and apple opening is bright and noticeable, while the musky woody base helps the fragrance remain on the skin.

The scent gradually becomes softer and more intimate, making it easy to wear without overwhelming the surrounding environment.

Best Use / Occasions

Nina is especially suited to spring and summer, although it can be worn throughout the year.

It is ideal for daytime dates, brunches, casual outings, shopping, office or university wear, picnics, vacations, and everyday signature wear.

Its crisp apple and citrus character make it particularly refreshing in warm weather.

Character and Vibe

Nina is playful, youthful, feminine, romantic, fresh, fruity, sweet, charming, and whimsical.

The fragrance evokes a glossy red apple, a magical garden, sparkling lemonade, pink flowers, sweet praline, fairy-tale romance, and a pretty feminine dress.

The overall vibe is whimsical fruity-floral femininity with a soft gourmand sweetness.

Nina is an excellent choice for lovers of green apple, citrus, peony, praline, musk, and light fruity-floral fragrances. It is particularly appealing to those who want a perfume that feels cheerful, pretty, youthful, and effortlessly romantic.

At its heart, Nina is a celebration of playful femininity and enchanted-garden sweetness—a sparkling citrus opening that leads into crisp Granny Smith apple and delicate florals before settling into a soft, clean musky-woody finish.