Les Delices de Nina
Designed for casual daytime wear during mild spring and summer afternoons, Les Delices de Nina targets enthusiasts of playful fruit fragrances. Its combination of tart mandarin orange, ripe strawberry, and creamy praline creates a youthful profile that shines in informal outdoor settings. While heavy winter gourmands can feel dense in the heat, the zesty lemon top note cuts through the caramel base to maintain a refreshing balance on warm skin. It fits high school or college wearers, casual weekend outings, and anyone looking for an easygoing, nostalgic sweet scent that stays bright throughout the day.
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Expect 3 to 5 hours of longevity on skin, extending to 6 hours when sprayed onto clothing. Sillage projects within arm's length for the first hour before softening into a close skin scent. It performs best in spring and mild summer weather.
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Les Delices de Nina is a floral fruity gourmand scent built around big strawberry, caramel, and zesty lemon. It opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange before settling into a soft base of praline, vanilla, and white musk, producing an effect like iced strawberry lemonade alongside caramel pastries.
Main Accords
5 MAPPEDThe sweet and fruity accords dominate from start to finish, driven by candied strawberry and raspberry. Citrus notes of lemon and mandarin orange act as a balancing agent, preventing the caramel and vanilla from feeling overly heavy or suffocating during warm-weather wear.
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It looks easiest to wear in spring and winter.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Refreshing blend of tart lemon and sweet strawberry
Creamy praline and caramel base adds warmth
Iconic pink and gold apple bottle for collectors
Bright citrus keeps the sweetness from feeling cloying
Ideal for casual daytime wear during spring
Playful and approachable scent profile for gourmand fans
Dries down into a soft, cozy vanilla skin scent
Easy to wear for outdoor weekend outings
Appealing to younger fragrance enthusiasts
Co-created by renowned perfumers Marie Salamagne and Olivier Cresp
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Moderate longevity of 3 to 5 hours on skin
Intimate to moderate sillage after the first hour
Smells very similar to the original 2006 Nina
Synthetic strawberry note may displease some wearers
Limited edition status makes full bottles hard to locate
Caramel note is lighter than the bottle design suggests
Opening citrus can feel overly sharp on initial spray
Not suited for formal evening events
May feel too sugary for lovers of dry or woody scents
Can develop a faint plastic undertone on certain skin chemistries
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Nina Ricci Les Delices de Nina Review: Strawberry Lemonade Gourmand”
Les Delices de Nina opens with an energetic, tart splash of lemon and mandarin orange. The citrus burst is bright and sharp, cutting through the air immediately upon spraying. Within seconds, a sugary undertone begins to emerge, creating a contrast that feels like sour candy. It avoids feeling overly heavy right out of the bottle because the citrus retains its zesty punch.
As the initial citrus wave settles over the first fifteen minutes, the heart notes take over. Big strawberry and crisp apple merge with a noticeable ribbon of melted caramel. Jasmine is listed in the pyramid, but on skin, it functions quietly in the background to keep the fruit from becoming too sticky. The strawberry smells more like candied preserve or strawberry syrup than fresh-picked fruit.
During the dry-down, the fragrance transforms into a creamy confectionary blend. Praline and vanilla join forces with red raspberry, while a soft white musk smooths out the edges. On warmer skin, the caramel becomes noticeably richer, giving off a warm bakery scent. However, on cooler skin, the green apple and lemon notes cling longer, maintaining a crisp, lemonade-like tartness throughout the mid-wear.
Performance sits firmly in the moderate Eau de Toilette category. Expect around 3 to 5 hours of total wear on skin, with projection extending to arm's length for the first hour. After that, it pulls back into a cozy skin scent. It shines brightest on spring and early summer days when mild breezes help circulate the sweet berry notes without causing the caramel to feel cloying.
This scent caters directly to lovers of sweet, fruit-forward gourmands and collectors of the iconic Nina apple bottles. Its playful nature leans youthful, making it an easy pick for teenagers, young adults, or anyone who enjoys casual daytime scents. If you prefer dry woods, heavy spices, or vintage florals, this composition will likely feel too sugary for your taste.
Les Delices de Nina succeeds as a fun, limited-edition spin on the original Nina DNA. While it shares strong family ties with its predecessor, the praline and strawberry additions give it a creamier dessert finish. If you can find a bottle at a reasonable price, it is a delightful addition for casual warm-weather wear.
FAQs
What does Les Delices de Nina smell like?+
Les Delices de Nina smells like candied strawberry and lemon citrus layered over soft caramel and praline. The opening delivers a sharp mandarin orange fizz, while the dry-down turns into a creamy vanilla and raspberry confection suitable for spring daytime wear.
How does the opening compare to the dry-down?+
The scent opens with a tart burst of lemon and mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the citrus softens, allowing big strawberry, apple, and melted caramel to take center stage. The final dry-down relies on praline, vanilla, and clean white musk.
How long does Les Delices de Nina last on skin?+
On skin, this Eau de Toilette lasts between 3 and 5 hours before becoming a quiet vanilla skin scent. Applying to clothing or hair extends the longevity up to 6 hours during mild weather conditions.
What is the sillage and projection of this perfume?+
Sillage is moderate for the first hour, projecting roughly at arm's length. As the lemon top note settles, the fragrance hugs the skin, forming an intimate bubble of strawberry candy and praline.
Which season is best for wearing Les Delices de Nina?+
Spring and early summer are the best seasons for this fragrance. The bright lemon and mandarin orange top notes thrive in mild temperatures, keeping the sweet caramel and vanilla base light and airy.
What occasions suit Les Delices de Nina?+
This EDT fits casual daytime settings such as weekend brunches, outdoor picnics, school, and relaxed coffee dates. Its playful strawberry lemonade profile is too informal for black-tie events or structured corporate meetings.
Does Les Delices de Nina lean feminine or unisex?+
Les Delices de Nina leans distinctly female due to its sugary strawberry, raspberry, and praline notes paired with the iconic pink bottle. However, anyone who enjoys bright fruity gourmands can wear it comfortably in casual settings.
Who is the target audience for this fragrance?+
It targets younger fragrance enthusiasts, high school or college students, and collectors of Nina Ricci's apple bottles. Gourmand lovers who want a lighter berry-citrus spin for warm weather will appreciate its playful character.
Can Les Delices de Nina be layered with other scents?+
Yes, it layers well with simple vanilla body sprays or clean musk perfumes. Combining it with a vanilla base accentuates the praline note, while pairing it with a citrus scent enhances the opening lemon.
How does it compare to the original Nina fragrance?+
Les Delices de Nina shares the lemon and green apple framework of the original 2006 Nina fragrance, but adds a sweeter heart of strawberry and a creamier praline dry-down, making it noticeably more dessert-like on skin.
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Consider the original Nina by Nina Ricci for a crisp apple-citrus feel without the heavy praline, or Prada Candy Sugar Pop for a powderier citrus-gourmand alternative.
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