Our take
What does Nina Rose smell like?
Olivier Cresp composed Nina Rose in 2020 as another flanker of Nina from 2006. The bottle keeps the line's apple shape, this time tinted pink. Despite that, it smells of neither apple nor rose. The opening goes for a very juicy pear, brightened by lemon and bergamot. It is fresh and fizzy, a bit like sorbet. The heart drifts toward white flowers. Orange blossom and neroli give a sunny softness while jasmine adds something fleshier. The base is minimal, just a pale cedar and a clean musk that last a few hours on skin. This is a long way from the caramelised toffee apple of the original Nina. Nina Rose aims for lightness and freshness without pretending to be more. That is both its main strength and its limit.
When to wear it
Spring and summer, daytime. Four sprays, with a refresh in the afternoon.
It belongs to the Floral, Fruity family. Nina Rose is one of 26 creations by Nina Ricci in our encyclopedia.
