Our take
What does Bella smell like?
Bella arrived in July 2018, first in airport shops. It is the third of Nina Ricci's Les Belles de Nina, the perfumes sold in apple-shaped bottles. Sonia Constant and Louise Turner composed it. The opening is green and tart. Green mandarin and rhubarb have that slightly bitter crunch that makes your mouth water. The heart is built on a rose jelly accord made from Turkish rose oil and rose absolute. The rose is sweet and translucent, like jam held up to the light. Freesia adds a soapy touch. The base turns soft with vanilla and musk, never heavy. It's a daytime gourmand, very easy to read and clearly aimed at a young crowd. It lacks the playfulness of the first Nina. Current production is unconfirmed.
When to wear it
Spring and summer days. Four sprays are fine because it fades quickly.
It belongs to the Gourmand, Fruity family. Bella is one of 26 creations by Nina Ricci in our encyclopedia.
