Rose Extase Nina Ricci

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate
Longevity
Spring, Summer
Best Season
Casual
Best For

Fragrance Story

Rose Extase by Nina Ricci is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Rose Extase was launched in 2017. Rose Extase was created by Francis Kurkdjian and Maïa Lernout. Top note is Red Berries; middle notes are Rose and Raspberry; base notes are Vanilla, Musk and Amberwood.

Composition Profile

fruity 100%
rose 85%
sweet 70%
vanilla 60%
musky 50%
powdery 40%
amber 35%
floral 30%

About the Perfumer

Francis Kurkdjian

Francis Kurkdjian

Francis Kurkdjian is a renowned French perfumer and founder of Maison Francis Kurkdjian. He has created fragrances for many brands including Acqua di Parma, Armand Basi, Baccarat, Burberry, and Blumarine. His work includes the celebrated Baccarat Rouge 540 and Iris Nobile 10th Anniversary Special Edition. He is known for his technical mastery and innovative use of ingredients.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Red Berries Red Berries

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Rose Rose
Raspberry Raspberry

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Vanilla Vanilla
Musk Musk
Amberwood Amberwood
Unique Character

Rose Extase Nina Ricci by Nina Ricci offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Rose Extase Nina Ricci embodies the distinctive style of Nina Ricci while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Innocent Archetype: Portrait of Rose Extase Nina Ricci

Essence

The Innocent is the archetype of purity, simplicity, and the joy of being alive. Rose Extase embodies this through a fragrance that is uncomplicated and utterly charming. The red berries open like a child's laugh, bright and carefree, while the rose and raspberry create a bouquet of innocent sweetness. The vanilla and musk base is soft as a lullaby, wrapping the wearer in a cocoon of gentle warmth. This is the scent of a morning in a sunlit garden, of a first kiss, of the belief that the world is fundamentally good.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is fresh and unpretentious: cotton sundresses in pale pink, white blouses with lace trim, ballet flats that have danced through many summers. They favor colors that are soft and cheerful-blush, cream, sky blue. Their aesthetic is one of natural beauty: a face free of heavy makeup, hair that falls in soft waves, a smile that is genuine and open. They are the person who still picks wildflowers, who believes in fairy tales, who finds joy in the simplest of pleasures.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the inherent goodness of people and the world. The Innocent values honesty, kindness, and the courage to be vulnerable. They see life as an adventure to be embraced with wonder, not a problem to be solved. Their philosophy is one of trust: they trust that things will work out, that people mean well, that love will find a way. They are not naive, but they choose to see the light, to focus on what is beautiful, to believe that hope is a choice.

Relationships

In relationships, the Innocent is open and trusting, giving their heart freely and without reservation. They are the friend who believes the best in you, who is always ready with a hug and a kind word. Their love is pure and uncomplicated, expressed through small gestures of care: a homemade card, a shared ice cream cone, a hand held on a sunny day. They seek partners who are gentle and true, who will protect their tender heart without trying to harden it. They teach others to see the world through eyes of wonder.

Lifestyle

Their life is a celebration of simple joys. They begin the day with a walk in the garden, picking berries for breakfast. They spend afternoons reading in a hammock, evenings watching the sunset with a cup of tea. Their home is filled with light and laughter, with fresh flowers on the table and the smell of vanilla in the air. They practice gratitude, keeping a journal of small blessings, and they never outgrow the delight of a butterfly or a rainbow.

Shadow

The Innocent's shadow is the danger of naivety, of refusing to see the darkness in the world. They can be easily hurt, their trust betrayed by those who take advantage of their openness. The sweetness of the rose can become saccharine if there is no depth, and the Innocent must learn that true innocence is not ignorance but the courage to remain soft in a hard world. They must develop discernment, learning to protect their heart without closing it, to see the truth without losing hope.

Conclusion

Rose Extase is the scent of a soul who has never forgotten how to wonder, who finds magic in the ordinary and joy in the everyday. It captures the Innocent's belief that love is simple, that beauty is everywhere, that life is a gift to be cherished. This fragrance is an invitation to return to that place of pure delight, to let the red berries and roses remind you of the sweetness of being alive, and to discover that the greatest wisdom is the wisdom of the heart.