L’air Du Temps Nuit Pourpre Nina Ricci

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is L’air Du Temps Nuit Pourpre Nina Ricci worth trying?

L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre by Nina Ricci is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
woody, violet, powdery with Violet, Jasmine, Pink Pepper

The first impression

L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre by Nina Ricci is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Calice Becker. Top notes are Violet, Jasmine and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Leather and Iris; base notes are Patchouli, Cedar and Styrax.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
violet 85%
powdery 70%
patchouli 60%
leather 50%
iris 40%
amber 35%
earthy 30%
white floral 25%
warm spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Calice Becker

Calice Becker

Calice Becker is a renowned French perfumer who has worked with major houses like Avon and Bath & Body Works. Her creations include Arquiste's Almond Suede and Indigo Smoke, as well as Avon's Far Away Gold. She is celebrated for her ability to craft both commercial and artistic fragrances with a refined, elegant touch.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Violet Violet
Jasmine Jasmine
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Leather Leather
Iris Iris

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Cedar Cedar
Styrax Styrax

The mood it creates

The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of L’air Du Temps Nuit Pourpre Nina Ricci

Essence

The Mystic dwells in the liminal, where the material and spiritual intertwine. Nuit Pourpre’s violet and leather create a dusky, enigmatic aura, while patchouli and styrax deepen its meditative gravity. This is a fragrance for twilight rituals and whispered secrets.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor rich, layered textures: velvet drapes, oxidized silver jewelry, and garments that shimmer in candlelight. The scent’s powdery iris and spicy pink pepper evoke an old-world glamour, like a tarot reader’s parlor draped in heavy brocade.

Philosophy & Values

They seek meaning beneath the surface. The leather note’s toughness contrasts with the floral delicacy, mirroring their belief in strength through vulnerability. Life is a tapestry of symbols waiting to be decoded.

Relationships

Connections are intense but selective. They attract those hungry for depth, repelling casual seekers. The cedar’s stability grounds their relationships, while the jasmine adds a hypnotic allure-drawing others into their inner world.

Lifestyle

Nights are spent journaling or studying arcana. The strong sillage suits their unapologetic presence, leaving an impression as indelible as ink on parchment. Even mundane acts feel ritualized, infused with intention.

Shadow

Their introspection can become escapism. The styrax’s resinous darkness hints at a tendency to romanticize melancholy, mistaking solitude for wisdom.

Conclusion

L’Air du Temps Nuit Pourpre is an invitation to the unseen. The Mystic wears it like a talisman, a bridge between realms.