Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
94%
Floral
87%
Powdery
80%
White Floral
66%
Earthy
66%
Aromatic
63%
Iris
59%
Amber
56%
Sweet
56%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Woody, Warm Spicy, and Floral) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Woody, Warm Spicy, Floral, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Woody, Warm Spicy, Floral, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
L'Air du Temps by StarckbyNina Ricciis a Floral fragrance for women.L'Air du Temps by Starckwas launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Fabron. Top notes are Carnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood, Neroli, Peach and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Rose, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root, Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet, Orchid and Rosemary; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, Musk, Spices, Iris, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cedar.Philippe Starck's first fragrant design venture is redesign of the legendary flacon for Nina Ricci L`Air du Temps. The flacon was originally designed after World War two, in 1984, by creators Rene Lalique and Robert Ricci.On the occasion of redesign of the bottle, Philippe Starck said the following: “There is no difference in making a rocket, a hotel, a motorbike, a museum or a fragrance because the actual object is of no importance. What’s important is how it’s going to affect the person who lives in that place or with that object. So for me, a fragrance, and above all, L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, is a matter of vibration. It’s getting the air to vibrate in a way that suddenly moves us.”Design of L`Air du Temps symbolizes love, peace and freedom. Collaboration between Nina Ricci and Starck pushed these symbols to the first plan again. Kissing pigeons are united to create the whole flacon. Instead of redesigning the characteristic cap, the designer gives new structure and form of a kiss to the whole bottle. The flacon accentuates modern tendencies and is easier for its new owner to carry it around. It is presented as 45ml edt spray and available on the market in October 2010, with a silver cap. Price of this limited edition is 69 EUR ($88,9).
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is L'Air du Temps by Starck office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Deeper woods and resins often feel natural in cooler months; they can feel heavy in extreme heat.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.