Nina-Ricci

L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes

for women

L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes smells deep and bold with woody and warm spicy accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels best in cooler weather and evening plans.

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L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes

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 86%
Floral 74%
Powdery 70%
Aromatic 68%
Earthy 62%
Amber 60%
White Floral 54%
Yellow Floral 51%
Musky 51%

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 L'Ecrin des Colombes by Nina Ricci is a Floral fragrance for women.L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombeswas launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Fabron. Top notes are Carnation, Peach, Neroli, Bergamot, Rose and Palisander Rosewood; middle notes are Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Rosemary, Violet, Orchid, Cloves, Orris, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk, Benzoin, Moss, Vetiver, Spices, Iris, Amber and Cedar.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes 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.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If L'Air du Temps L'Ecrin des Colombes fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.