Nina Ricci emerged not from a grand couture dynasty, but from the refined sensibility of Maria “Nina” Ricci and her son Robert Ricci, who together built a house synonymous with romantic femininity, elegance, and Parisian grace. Founded in 1932, the brand quickly became known for its soft, fluid silhouettes—clothing that restored a sense of gentleness and allure to women’s fashion after the austerity of the interwar years. While Nina herself was the couturière, it was Robert who expanded the house into perfumery, understanding that fragrance could capture emotion in a way fabric could not. Their perfumes would come to embody not only style, but sentiment—distilled expressions of femininity that resonated deeply with the modern woman.
When L’Air du Temps was introduced in 1948 (and later to the United States in 1951), it arrived at a profoundly symbolic moment in history. Europe was emerging from the devastation of World War II, a period marked by scarcity, loss, and emotional exhaustion. The late 1940s belonged to what is often called the post-war reconstruction era, a time when society longed for renewal, beauty, and a return to normalcy. In fashion, this desire manifested in the sweeping, cinched silhouettes of Christian Dior’s 1947 “New Look,” which reintroduced opulence, femininity, and romance after years of utilitarian dress. Perfumery followed suit: fragrances became softer, more luminous, and emotionally expressive—less about drama and more about grace, hope, and intimacy.
The name L’Air du Temps itself is both poetic and elusive. It is French, pronounced as “lair doo tahn,” and while it translates literally to “the air of time,” its idiomatic meaning is far richer. It suggests “the spirit of the moment,” “what is in the air,” or even a sense of timelessness—something both fleeting and eternal. For Robert Ricci, the name was deeply intentional: it captured the intangible shift in the emotional climate of the world. After years of hardship, there was quite literally a new “air”—a collective yearning for peace, softness, and love. The fragrance was conceived as that breath of fresh air, a gentle yet profound response to a world ready to heal.
To women of the time, L’Air du Temps would have felt like a quiet restoration of identity. During the war, many had worked in factories, worn uniforms, and lived within strict limitations. Now, they sought to rediscover elegance, sensuality, and romance—not in an overtly extravagant way, but through subtle, personal luxuries. A fine perfume became an intimate indulgence, a way to reclaim femininity and emotional expression. The name alone would have resonated deeply: it spoke to their present moment, their hopes for the future, and their desire to feel beautiful again.
Press materials read: "L’Air du Temps is probably the best known of all Ricci perfumes. L'Air du Temps combines the delicacy of a romantic scent in a floral blend with a hint of understated spice...intensely feminine with a surprising emotional impact. A modern romantic. A delicate, floral bouquet with spicy undertones. Exquisitely young and intensely feminine. Subtle, but with a surprising emotional impact. Suitable for any time, a complement for any occasion."
Interpreted in scent, L’Air du Temps becomes an olfactory metaphor for this new beginning. Created by the perfumer Francis Fabron, it belongs to the aldehydic floral family—a structure already established by earlier icons, yet here rendered with a distinctive softness and warmth. It opens with a luminous, airy freshness, where the floral brightness of jasmine and gardenia seems to float like light itself. This is not a heavy or opulent floral, but one that feels lifted, almost weightless—suggesting clarity, renewal, and openness.
As the fragrance unfolds, a gently spiced floral heart emerges, where carnation lends its clove-like warmth and rose is tinged with a subtle peppery nuance. The inclusion of irisantheme—a poetic accord blending iris and chrysanthemum facets—adds a powdery, slightly green refinement, while ylang-ylang brings a creamy, sunlit softness. Beneath it all lies the quiet richness of Mysore sandalwood, prized for its velvety, milky depth, grounding the composition without ever weighing it down. The base, composed of musk and ambergris, introduces a delicate animalic warmth—more a whisper of skin than a statement—creating an impression of intimacy and lasting femininity.
The overall effect is one of perfect harmony: fresh yet warm, delicate yet emotionally resonant. It is easy to understand why contemporary press described it as “a modern romantic” and “a little olfactory miracle,” as Robert Ricci himself famously remarked. The fragrance feels alive, almost like a gentle breeze carrying the scent of flowers and sunlight, infused with a quiet sensuality.
In the context of its time, L’Air du Temps both aligned with and elevated prevailing trends. Aldehydic florals were already well established—most notably by Chanel’s earlier creations—but Fabron’s interpretation softened the structure, making it more approachable, more tender, and deeply emotional. Where earlier aldehydic compositions could feel abstract or formal, L’Air du Temps felt personal and human. It captured not just a style, but a feeling—a collective sigh of relief, a rediscovery of beauty, and a quiet optimism for the future.
Ultimately, L’Air du Temps endures because it is more than a perfume; it is an atmosphere, a sentiment suspended in time. It embodies universal ideals—peace, purity, freedom, and love—while remaining intimately wearable. Like the “air” it is named for, it adapts to each era, each wearer, each moment, yet never loses its essence. It is, quite simply, the scent of hope made tangible.
From the Nina Ricci website - "L'Air du Temps, the icon fragrance from the Nina Ricci house. The perfect harmony of an enchanting elixir, the symbol of femininity and eternal youth. The emblematic values of L'Air du Temps remain universal: peace, purity, freedom and love. L'Air du Temps is also the air that we breathe, the mood of the moment, the reflection of each era. L'Air du Temps...an unequaled moment of emotion. Fragrance: Floral-Spicy "L'Air du Temps is a little olfactory miracle" - Robert Ricci.
Original Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an aldehydic floral fragrance for women. Intensely feminine fragrance; a delicate floral blend with spicy overtones. It contains jasmine, sandalwood, gardenia, irisantheme, carnation, spice, rose, ylang ylang, musk and ambergris. It starts with a fresh flowery top, followed by a spicy floral heart, resting on a mild, powdery, feminine base.
- Top notes: alouchi, aldehydes, rose absolute, amyl cinnamyl, hexyl cinnamal, Calabrian bergamot, neroli, citral, limonene, citronellol, farnesol, Brazilian rosewood, linalool, peach and French carnation
- Middle notes: sweet pea, lily of the valley, hydroxycitronellal, orchid, Szechuan pepper, rose de Mai absolute, geraniol, violet, alpha-isomethyl ionone, ylang ylang, gardenia, Grasse jasmine absolute, Lyral, orris, lily, Lilial, carnation absolute, Zanzibar clove, isoeugenol, eugenol, amyl cinnamal, Irisantheme, rosemary, avobenzone
- Base notes: benzyl benzoate, ethyl hexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, almond, benzyl salicylate, aloeswood, patchouli from Oceania, benzyl alcohol, Tonkin musk, cedar, Mysore sandalwood, ambergris, Java vetiver, Tyrolean oakmoss, iris, Siamese benzoin, opoponax
The opulent scent of L'Air du Temps is heightened by the usage of a large proportion of benzyl salicylate (15%), and eugenol. These two materials together with ylang ylang and isoeugenol provide the essential carnation character that dominates the perfume throughout its evaporation. The heart of the perfume is a bouquet of floral notes reduced to their simplest components. Terpineol for lilac, styrallyl acetate for gardenia, phenylethyl alcohol for rose, hydroxycitronellal (10%) for lily of the valley, and benzyl acetate and amyl cinnamic aldehydes for jasmine. The top note (14%) is a classic mixture of bergamot and rosewood, together with their naturally occurring ingredients linalool and lilalyl acetate.
The base note also contains the important accord between Irisantheme (10%), vetiveryl acetate, Mysore sandalwood, musk ketone and originally, musk ambrette. These materials together with the carnation make up the immediately recognizable central character of the perfume.
Although the essential character of the perfume is built around ingredients already mentioned, most of its richness and quality comes from the use of jasmine and rose absolutes. By the addition of these two high quality raw materials, many hundreds of individual ingredients are added that envelop and enhance the main structure of the perfume. In L'Air du Temps we have a perfect example of classical simplicity combined with the complexity that comes from the use of fine natural materials. Inclusions of aldehyde C11 undecylcenic brings additional impact, blending perfectly with the styrallyl acetate and acting as a bridge between the top notes and the rest of the perfume. Also added were trace amounts of vanillin, heliotropin and orris. .
L'air du Temps by Nina Ricci is a light floral muguet that is extended and enhanced by bergamot, lemon and orange oils. This light 'springtime' fragrance accord is still very popular today. It must be regarded as one of the most important perfumes ever made. Not only has it enjoyed a great and enduring commercial success for over 70 years, its influence can be seen behind the creation of a number of fragrances that followed in its wake, such as the 1960s masterpiece Fidji.
Scent Profile:
The floral heart blooms gradually, becoming richer and more expressive. Rose absolute appears first—lush, deep, and petal-dense—supported by rose de Mai absolute from Grasse, revered for its complexity and balance of honeyed sweetness and fresh greenery. Grasse jasmine absolute follows, creamy and indolic, with a warm, skin-like sensuality that distinguishes it from sharper jasmine varieties grown elsewhere. Gardenia adds a buttery, almost coconut-like richness, while ylang ylang contributes its tropical creaminess, softly banana-like and radiant. Lily of the valley brings a green, dewy freshness, enhanced by hydroxycitronellal, a synthetic molecule that smells like fresh petals and morning air, extending the delicacy of the natural flower. Sweet pea and orchid add a pastel softness, while violet and alpha-isomethyl ionone introduce a powdery, slightly woody floral nuance reminiscent of lipstick and fine cosmetics.
Spice quietly weaves through the bouquet, giving L’Air du Temps its distinctive emotional warmth. French carnation and carnation absolute release their clove-like, peppery bite, enriched by eugenol and isoeugenol—aroma molecules that smell spicy, warm, and faintly smoky, intensifying the natural carnation’s character. Zanzibar clove deepens this effect with a dark, aromatic heat, while Szechuan pepper adds a subtle tingling brightness rather than overt fire. Irisantheme—a classic accord blending iris and chrysanthemum facets—adds powdery elegance and restraint, reinforced by orris, whose aged rhizomes yield a scent that is buttery, rooty, and softly cosmetic. Geraniol and citronellol lend fresh, rosy clarity, keeping the heart buoyant and alive.
As the fragrance settles, the base becomes tender, enveloping, and quietly sensual. Mysore sandalwood, long considered the most precious sandalwood due to its creamy richness and natural oil content, offers a smooth, milky woodiness unmatched by sharper Australian varieties. Cedar adds structure, while patchouli from Oceania contributes an earthy softness without heaviness. Java vetiver grounds the composition with smoky, grassy depth, and Tyrolean oakmoss provides the classic chypre-like shadow—cool, forested, and slightly mineral. Siamese benzoin and opoponax introduce resinous sweetness, balsamic and incense-like, wrapping the florals in warmth.
Musk and ambergris complete the effect with intimacy and glow. Tonkin musk, historically prized for its soft animal warmth, is echoed and extended by synthetic musks that provide cleanliness, longevity, and diffusion without overpowering the composition. Ambergris adds a saline, skin-warmed radiance, blurring the boundary between perfume and wearer. Almond nuances emerge gently, powdery and comforting, while benzyl salicylate, benzyl benzoate, and benzyl alcohol act as both scent contributors and fixatives, smoothing transitions and anchoring fragile florals. Sun-associated aroma chemicals such as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and ethyl hexyl salicylate subtly reinforce brightness and warmth, lending a soft, luminous finish.
Together, these natural essences and carefully chosen synthetics create the unmistakable character of L’Air du Temps: intensely feminine yet delicate, floral yet gently spiced, airy at first breath and softly powdery as it fades. The synthetic elements do not replace nature here—they illuminate it, extending the life of jasmine, rose, and carnation, polishing their textures, and allowing the fragrance to breathe and evolve. The result is a perfume that feels timeless and tender, like a memory carried on air, forever poised between innocence and quiet sensuality.
Product Line:
In 1972/1973, L'Air du Temps was available in the following formats:
- Parfum Presentations: "Aux Colombes" crystal bottles signed Lalique. Available in various sizes; purse atomizers; perfume atomizers (3 sizes).
- Related Products: Eau de Toilette splashes (4 sizes); atomizers; Eau de Toilette - 4 oz deluxe, - 2 oz refillable; Airomatique Spray.
- Ancillary Products: Perfumed soap; perfumed bath foam; perfumed body cream; perfumed talc.
In 1977/1978, L'Air du Temps was available in the following formats:
- Parfum Presentations: "Aux Colombes" crystal bottles signed Lalique. Available in various sizes; purse atomizers; perfume atomizers
- Related Products: Eau de Toilette splashes (4 sizes); Eau de Toilette atomizers; Eau de Toilette - 4 oz deluxe, - 2 oz refillable; Natural Eau de Toilette spray (2.5 oz)
- Ancillary Products: Perfumed soap; perfumed bath foam; perfumed body cream; perfumed talc; Creamy shower soap
In 1984/1985, L'Air du Temps was available in the following formats:
- Parfum Presentations: "Aux Colombes" crystal bottles signed Lalique (4 sizes); Parfum splash bottles (4 sizes); Luxury parfum purse atomizers, guilloché metal (rechargeable) 7ml; "Spirales" parfum purse atomizers (rechargeable) 13ml; Parfum atomizers (2 sizes)
- Related Products: Eau de Toilette splashes (4 sizes); Large Eau de Toilette atomizer (120ml); Refillable Eau de Toilette atomizer (60ml); Natural Eau de Toilette spray (75ml); Eau de Parfum bottles (200ml and 100ml); Luxury "natural" EDP spray, gilded metal (refillable) 100ml; "Spirales" "natural" EDP spray 75ml
- Ancillary Products: Perfumed soap (100g); Perfumed bath foam (150ml); Luxury perfumed body cream (150ml); Travel-size perfumed body cream, tube (75ml); Luxury perfumed talc (rechargeable) 200g; Travel-size perfumed talc (flexible bottle) 100g; Perfumed foaming bath, flexible bottle (150ml); Cream soap (150ml); Perfumed cream lotion (150ml)
At the pinnacle of the collection were the Extraits (Parfums), offered in crystal bottles signed by Lalique and adorned with the famous doves. Available in four sizes, these bottles represented the most precious and concentrated expression of the fragrance. Alongside the Lalique crystal versions, the extract was also offered in classic glass bottles, again in four sizes, as well as in atomizers in two sizes. For women who traveled or desired discreet luxury, Nina Ricci introduced luxury travel atomizers crafted in guilloché metal. These refillable objects were offered in a 7 ml version, as well as a larger 13 ml “spiral” model, combining portability with decorative artistry.
The Eau de Toilette range emphasized freshness and everyday elegance. It was available as a splash in four different sizes, alongside a generous 120 ml large atomizer for regular use. A 60 ml refillable atomizer provided a more sustainable and portable option, while a 75 ml natural spray offered modern convenience without sacrificing the fragrance’s classic character. This variety allowed women to choose how lightly or generously they wished to wear L’Air du Temps.
For those seeking a deeper yet still versatile expression, the Eau de Parfum was presented in substantial bottles of 200 ml and 100 ml, underlining its role as a wardrobe staple. A refillable 100 ml natural spray added practicality, while the elegant 75 ml natural spray in the signature “spiral” model brought a decorative flourish, echoing the house’s attention to design and detail.
Completing the line was an extensive selection of bath and body accessories, designed to extend the fragrance beyond the skin into a full sensory ritual. These included 100 g perfumed soaps, a luxury perfumed body cream in 150 ml and a 75 ml travel-size tube, and a perfumed lotion-cream in 150 ml. Bathing was elevated with a perfumed foaming bath gel presented in a flexible 150 ml bottle. The ritual continued with a luxury perfumed talc, refillable in a 200 g format and available in a 100 g travel-size flexible bottle, as well as a 150 ml cream soap.
The flacons:
The original 1948 bottle used for L'Air du Temps was an oval flacon molded with a starburst pattern made by Lalique, known as the "Soleil" flacon, it had a button shaped crystal stopper..
If your bottle is missing it's label or box, use this handy guide below. All measurements are taken from base to tip of uppermost wing.
Double Dove Bottles (first used in 1951):
- 8 oz bottle stands 8" tall
- 3 1/3 oz bottle stands 6" tall
- 2 oz bottle stands 4.25"tall.
- 1 oz bottle stands 4" tall
- 1/2 oz bottle stands 3.5" tall
- 1/4 oz stands 3" tall
Single Dove Bottles (first used in 1970):
- 1 oz
- 1/2 oz bottle stands 3.25" tall
- 1/4 oz bottle stands 3" tall
Parfums Nina Ricci expended a great deal of time, effort, and money promoting this new collection of L'Air du Temps products, and referred to the items repackaged in this promotion as the "Les Colombes d'Or" collection "the golden doves". The name "Les Colombes d'Or," however, was not used in any promotions directed at the consumer, nor is it inscribed on any of the gold packaging used for the collection. Indeed, there is no indication that any consumer has ever seen or heard the term.
Vogue - Volume 146, 1965:
"Dawn of a new day in spray. ..the Airomatique! An original Lalique flacon with a very special atomizer, created in Paris by Marcel Franck. Just a touch of your finger releases a fine mist of L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette. It's all fragrance. And all in all the most beautiful addition to your boudoir."
The atomizer below was called the "Young Romantic" bottle.
In September 1987, Nina Ricci introduced the L'Air du Temps Eau de Parfum Haute Concentration.
Special Editions:
Over the years, there have been special edition flacons based on the doves bottles.
Lalique Winged Crystal Flacon from 1996, limited edition release.
For the 50th Anniversary of the launch of L'Air du Temps, a slightly different Lalique dove flacon was created, this time, the bottle has its ribs in an alternate position, the bottle rests on a blue glass plinth embossed with stars.
For the 60th anniversary of the fragrance, L'Air du Temps was presented in a black crystal flacon by Lalique known as L'Air du Temps Noel for New Year's Day 2008, this edition was limited to only 480 pieces. A less expensive L'Air du Temps Noel edition was created in black glass and tinted plastic, it held 100ml eau de toilette spray.
Another beautiful special edition bottle is titled L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or, of crystal, it features gilded accents on the doves wings and ribbed base, it was presented in 2009. It held 15ml of parfum and retailed for 400 euros.
For the 65th anniversary of the perfume's launch, 2013, designer Olivia Putman has designed a limited edition bottle reminiscent of the original parfum flacon. But modernizing it, it now takes a rounder form, a slash of blue and the doves are also reprised in blue instead of the colorless frosted crystal.
These special editions aren't limited to just the parfum extraits, the eau de parfum and eau de toilette bottles have gone thru many changes also. There are limited edition presentations such as the Couture Edition for 1.7 oz eau de toilette, which has yellow green bottle and also playfully features a wreath of real feathers which have been dyed green, that encircle the bottle. This edition is the 2008 anniversary edition in honor of 60th anniversary since launch of fragrance L`Air du Temps in 1948.
A 2010 limited edition 45ml eau de toilette flacon was designed by Philippe Starck. The juice has not changed, only the shape of the flacon. On the occasion of redesign of the bottle, Philippe Starck said the following:
“There is no difference in making a rocket, a hotel, a motorbike, a museum or a fragrance because the actual object is of no importance. What’s important is how it’s going to affect the person who lives in that place or with that object. So for me, a fragrance, and above all, L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci, is a matter of vibration. It’s getting the air to vibrate in a way that suddenly moves us. I do not like the old perfumes, I do not like the new perfumes, I like the eternal perfumes. And Air du Temps is one. There is always in my work, that I succeed or not, a profound will of timelessness.”
Design of L`Air du Temps symbolizes love, peace and freedom. Collaboration between Nina Ricci and Starck pushed these symbols to the first plan again. Kissing pigeons are united to create the whole flacon. Instead of redesigning the characteristic cap, the designer gives new structure and form of a kiss to the whole bottle. The flacon accentuates modern tendencies and is easier for its new owner to carry it around.
The flanker fragrance compositions:
L'Air du Temps has inspired other Nina Ricci flankers such as L'Air du Printemps, L'Eau de Temps, L'Air du Temps Colombes Couleur, and Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Love Fills.
L'Air du Temps Colombes Couleurs, launched in 2006. Available as 3.4 oz eau de toilette.
- Top notes: Earl Grey tea, lotus, solar accord
- Middle notes: cyclamen, jasmine, lily, lily of the valley
- Base notes: Georgia wood, sandalwood and white musk
L'Air du Temps Love Fills, launched in 2004.
- Top notes: peach, basil, bergamot, lemon,
- Middle notes: peony, carnation, violet, mimosa, freesia, lilac, rose
- Base notes: sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss, and musk
L'Air du Printemps, launched in 2009.This reinterpretation of the original juices. It includes aromas of the first perfume, which are refreshed and more powdery in this edition. The perfume is available as 100ml edt,as a limited edition.
- Top notes: Queen rose, cedrat, crystal flower accords
- Middle notes: jasmine, solar accords, frangipani
- Base notes: musk, pear, sandalwood and cedar
- Top notes: mandarin, orange and bergamot, blackcurrant, peppercorn and coriander
- Middle notes: gardenia, carnation, jasmine, ylang ylang and tuberose.
- Base notes: amber, musk and Georgian wood
L'Air: launched in 2011 as 100ml eau de parfum.. It was announced as an airy and floral edition composed of intertwining notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, magnolia, violet extract and powdery notes. The flacon was created in the spirit of the classic edition and is decorated with pink nuances. Its stopper features kissing doves.
Ancillary Products:
- 1/4 oz parfum in Lalique crystal flacon
- 1/2 oz parfum in Lalique crystal flacon
- 1 oz oz parfum in Lalique crystal flacon
- 1/4 oz parfum spray
- 1 oz eau de parfum
- 1.7 oz eau de parfum
- 2.5 oz eau de parfum
- 3.4 oz eau de parfum
- 1 oz eau de toilette
- 1.7 oz eau de toilette
- 2.5 oz eau de toilette
- 3.4 oz eau de toilette
- 2.6 oz perfumed candle
- 1.7 oz soap
- 3.3 oz soap
- 3.3 oz deodorant spray
- 3.3 oz shower gel
- 6.6 oz shower gel
- 3.3 oz body lotion
- 6.6 oz body lotion
- 6.8 oz body cream
- 5.2 oz body powder
- 0.2 oz eau de toilette replica mini
- 0.08 oz eau de toilette replica mini
- 0.13 oz eau de parfum roll on
The use of perfume alone cannot be expected to be sufficient. Application of a fragrance sequence or "wardrobe' is essential in establishing a true personal aura. The L'Air du Temps Fragrance Collection is one of the most comprehensive lines avaiilable. All the components, from Perfumes to Bath and Body Delights, complememnt and enhance each other. Parfums Nina Ricci defines the following products:
- Perfume (Parfum/Extrait) is the most highly concentrated form of fragrance. It consists of a blend of essential oils suspended in just enough alcohol for a balanced and beautiful bouquet. It gives a long-lasting, true, intense impact. Perfume should be applied to pulse points where the heat of the body will accentuate the fargrance, wrists, ear lobes, and the base of the throat.
- Eau de Parfum (Parfum de Toilette) is less concentrated than perfume and far less costly - but with more than twice the strength of Eau de Toilette. This fragrance form is ideal for use any time: day, evening or night.
- Eau de Toilette (Toilet Water), next in strength, is less concentrated than Perfume or Eau de Parfum and light enough to be used generously. Every discerning woman knows that Eau de Toilette is never a substitute for perfume. It is a light fragrance form to be used lavishly as a background for perfume.
- Cologne is the lightest form of fragrance with the highest percentage of alcohol. Nina Ricci would like to emphasize that Eau de Toilette is stronger than Cologne.
- Bath Oil (Huile Parfumee Pour le Bain) is highly concentrated perfumed oil that makes the bath a fragrant delight! Only a few drops of this oil in the bath water will be sufficient to impart a wonderful fragrance to the water, and a beautiful aroma to the entire bathroom.
- Moisturizing Bath Oil (Bain de Beaute) is not as highly perfumed as Bath Oil, and has been especially formulated to soften water and silken the skin. Moisturizing Bath OIl can also be rubbed directly on the body before showering.
- Sparkling Foam Bath (Bain Moussant) is a very French, very luxurious bath preparation...a brilliant blue liquid to be poured under the water jet. Fragrance, foamy and delightfully feminine.
- Nina Ricci Perfumed Soaps are exquisitely, ruchhly scented and beautifully presented in individual travel cases. The soaps are hard-milled in the French manner, which means they lather freely and are exceptionally long-lasting.
- Just the right amount of Perfumed Shower Gel produces billows of fragrant foam making showering as luxurious an experience as bathing.
- Perfumed Body Creme is a delightful dimension in fragrance, which can be used all over the body. It smooths the skin, scents it and makes a wonderful lasting base for the other fragrance forms that follow. While liquid perfume takes a few moments to develop on the body, this fragrance form comes to life instantly and stays alive for quite some time.
- Creme Parfumee Body Lotion is sheer and light..A silky lotion that soothes and smooths the skin. Dleightful after exercise or exposure to the sun, wind and winter's drying effect on the skin.
- Perfumed Dusting Powder is a highly perfumed, fine-textured powder with a luxurious puff that gives an added note of elegance to the attractive white, gold-embossed box.
- The Nina Ricci Fragrance Collection and packaging are imported from France. They have traditionally embodied the elegance and sophistication of that country and worldwide acclaim.
It is also possible to find a beautiful L'Air du Temps powder boxes made up of Lalique crystal. One example was a limited edition that was launched in 1975 and is somewhat hard to find. It is frosted crystal and features a single dove in flight on the lid and measures 5" in diameter.
Other Lalique powder boxes for L'Air du Temps
Powder Jar c1980s
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