Nina Ricci
Bella
Bella is an ample and textured woody fragrance signed Nina Ricci. It opens on pear and bergamot, reveals peony and freesia at its heart and rests on a base of white musk, tonka bean and sandalwood.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Pear · Bergamot
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Peony · Freesia
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Base Several hours
White musk · Tonka bean · Sandalwood
What its composition says
- 2 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Freesia: barely 3.1% of the catalogue contains it, which makes it the rarest material in its palette.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Floral, musky, fruity, citrus, gourmand and woody: 6 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 2 of 7.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Bella by Nina Ricci comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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