Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like L'Air du Temps
L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci (1948) is built around Bergamot, Peach, Neroli, Rose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Soft carnation-edged florals and fuzzy peach, bottled in 1948 as a quiet promise of peace. »
- 1
Givenchy · 1991
Amarige
Shared notes: Peach, Neroli, Violet, Jasmine, Musk. What differs: Mandarin, Plum, Rosewood. Same family (Floral).
- 2
Chloé · 2014
Love Story
Shared notes: Neroli, Bergamot, Rose, Peach, Musk. What differs: Pear, Grapefruit, Lemon. Same family (Floral).
- 3
Cartier · 1995
So Pretty
Shared notes: Peach, Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine, Rose. What differs: Mandarin, Lily of the Valley, Iris.
- 4
Chloé · 2012
L'Eau de Chloé
Shared notes: Peach, Bergamot, Rose, Violet, Jasmine. What differs: Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Lemon.
- 5
Lancôme · 2010
Trésor in Love
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Jasmine, Rose, Peach. What differs: Pear, Nectarine, Pink Pepper.
- 6
Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1981
Giorgio
Shared notes: Peach, Bergamot, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood. What differs: Orange Blossom, Apricot, Ylang-Ylang. Same family (Floral).
- 7
Patou · 2013
Joy Forever
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Peach, Cedar. What differs: Mandarin, Galbanum, Marigold. Same family (Floral).
- 8
Courrèges · 1983
Courrèges in Blue
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Peach, Jasmine, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Coriander, Mandarin.
- 9
Caron · 1996
Aimez-Moi
Shared notes: Violet, Bergamot, Peach, Rose, Jasmine. What differs: Star Anise, Mint, Cardamom.
- 10
Lalique · 2013
L'Amour
Shared notes: Neroli, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Cedar. What differs: Tuberose, Gardenia. Same family (Floral).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like L'Air du Temps?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Amarige by Givenchy is the closest: it shares 7 notes with L'Air du Temps, including Peach, Neroli, Violet.
What is an alternative to L'Air du Temps from another house?
Amarige (Givenchy, 1991) picks up Peach, Neroli, Violet in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.