Nina-Ricci

L'Extase Caresse de Roses

for women

L'Extase Caresse de Roses smells deep and bold with rose and floral accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels best in warm weather and daytime routines.

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L'Extase Caresse de Roses

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Rose 100%
Floral 93%
Fresh 80%
Musky 57%
Powdery 57%
Fruity 53%
Sweet 49%
Violet 48%
White Floral 45%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Rose, Floral, and Fresh) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Rose, Floral, Fresh, and Musky 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 Rose, Floral, Fresh, and Musky 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'Extase Caresse de Roses by Nina Ricci is a Floral fragrance for women.L'Extase Caresse de Roseswas launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Pear and Bergamot; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry; base notes are White Musk, Violet and Patchouli.Nina Ricci launched their new perfume L'Extase in 2015, as the third perfume "pillar" of the house, with the first two pillars being L'Air du Temps and Nina. L'Extase was inspired by a woman's erotica, inviting you to "liberate your fantasies." The new version of this release is coming in 2016 as an Eau de Parfum Legere called L'Extase Caresse de Roses.Created as a lighter interpretation of the original by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, L'Extase Caresse de Roses offers a soft and sensual fragrance inspired by the idea of the naked body, only covered in a fragrant veil. The composition is a floral bouquet of Bulgarian and Turkish roses, violet and peony, enriched with a touch of musk.The face of the perfume is Laetitia Casta. It will be available from March 2016 as a 30, 50 and 80 ml Eau de Parfum Legere.

Quick answers

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

Is L'Extase Caresse de Roses 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
Bright and airy notes often feel best in warm weather; they can read lighter in winter.
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'Extase Caresse de Roses, 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'Extase Caresse de Roses fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.