Nina Ricci
Luna
Luna, signed Nina Ricci, is a bright and crisp citrus fragrance. It opens on bergamot, lemon and mandarin, reveals caramelised apple and honeysuckle at its heart and rests on a base of white musk and orange blossom.
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
Bergamot · Lemon · Mandarin
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Caramelised apple · Honeysuckle
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Base Several hours
White musk · Orange blossom
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 2 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Caramelised apple: no other perfume page lists it — of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue, Luna is the only one to use this material.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Citrus, musky, gourmand and floral: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with citrus supplying 3 of 7.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °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 Luna 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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