Nina Holiday Edition 2019
Created by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this 2019 limited edition release places the original Nina Eau de Toilette blend inside a festive white bottle. Tart citrus notes of lemon and lime yield to sugary praline, floral peony, and cedar wood. It suits women looking for an easy daytime gourmand floral for cool spring mornings or casual holiday gatherings.
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Performance Metrics
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Longevity ranges from 3 to 5 hours on skin, stretching up to 6 hours on fabric. Sillage projects within arm length for the initial 60 minutes before settling into a soft skin scent suitable for close-quarter spring environments.
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Nina Holiday Edition 2019 opens zesty with tart lime and sour lemon, transitioning into a heart of crisp green apple wrapped in sweet praline sugar and soft peony. The scent finishes on a clean base of cedar wood and musk, maintaining a fresh yet candied fruity floral profile.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDOn skin, the zesty citrus accord dominates the opening before giving way to a prominent fruity sweet phase. Green apple and sugary praline swirl together for two hours, balanced by underlying cedar and musk accords that maintain structure without feeling heavy.
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It looks easiest to wear in spring and summer. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
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Bright lime and lemon top notes deliver an energizing opening
Sweet praline and green apple combination offers a fun candied fruit feel
Clean cedar and musk base prevents the sweetness from becoming overly heavy
Moderate projection makes it safe for office and classroom settings
Charming white holiday collector bottle looks great on display dressers
Easy to wear during spring days, early autumn, and mild sunny afternoons
Soft peony floral heart balances the sugary gourmand notes gracefully
Approachable scent profile fits both young beginners and casual enthusiasts
Identical juice to the classic Nina Eau de Toilette formula fans already love
Sprays cleanly without feeling dense, cloying, or overpowering in heat
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Longevity on skin peaks around 3 to 5 hours, requiring reapplication
Identical scent to original Nina EDT offers no new scent variation for owners
Projection drops quickly to a close skin scent after the first hour
Scent profile may feel too sweet or youthful for fans of dry woods
Praline sugar note can feel slightly cloying on high humidity summer days
Limited edition status makes replacement bottles harder to find at retail
Top citrus notes fade within fifteen minutes of application
Light weight limits its effectiveness during freezing winter night events
Lacks dramatic note transitions for fragheads seeking complex evolutions
Peony and datura floral notes remain quiet under the dominant apple sugar
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Nina Ricci Nina Holiday Edition 2019 Review: Crisp Apple Meets Sweet Praline”
Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier Belletrud built this fragrance around an energetic opening. Spraying it delivers an immediate pop of sharp lime and sour lemon. The citrus is zesty and cut with enough tart acidity to wake up the nose without smelling like a kitchen cleaner. Within ten minutes, crisp green apple emerges to smooth out the initial citrus punch.
As the top notes soften, the heart introduces a sweet gourmand contrast. Praline sugar merges with green apple, creating a candied apple effect. Soft peony petals and datura floral notes keep the sweetness from becoming thick, providing an airy floral cushion. The transition feels smooth on skin, moving from sour citrus into a soft bakery fruitiness.
The dry down shifts toward clean woods and skin musk. Cedar wood gives structural backbone, preventing the praline sugar from collapsing into pure syrup. Musk wraps around the lingering apple note, leaving a neat, soapy trail. On warm skin, the praline projects a bit more caramel warmth, while cooler air highlights the dry cedar and tart apple peel.
Performance runs moderate, matching typical Eau de Toilette standards. You get roughly 3 to 5 hours on skin before needing a touch-up spray. Projection reaches about arm length for the first hour, then contracts into an intimate skin scent. This moderate strength makes it an easy pick for spring days, office environments, and daytime errands in mild weather.
This scent appeals to fans of bright fruity florals and collectors of Nina Ricci apple bottles. Younger wearers and anyone who enjoys approachable, uplifting scents will find it easy to wear. However, those looking for heavy winter gourmands or complex resinous woods will likely find this formula too light and straightforward.
If you already own the standard red bottle of Nina Eau de Toilette, know that this 2019 release holds the exact same liquid. The decision comes down to packaging and price. If you love the white holiday bottle or find a sealed bottle at a good price, it is a pleasant spring staple that brings reliable lemon, apple, and praline cheer to your routine.
FAQs
What does Nina Holiday Edition 2019 smell like?+
Nina Holiday Edition 2019 opens with sharp lime and sour lemon notes before revealing a heart of crisp green apple and sweet praline sugar. Peony adds a soft floral feel, while cedar and musk ground the base into a fresh fruity gourmand scent.
How does the opening compare to the dry-down?+
The opening hits with tart citrus zest from lime and lemon that feels crisp and energetic. Within thirty minutes, the citrus settles, allowing rich praline sugar, candied green apple, and smooth cedar wood to dominate the warm skin dry-down.
How long does Nina Holiday Edition 2019 last on skin?+
This Eau de Toilette lasts between 3 and 5 hours on human skin. It holds longer on fabric like cotton shirts or wool scarves, where the sweet praline and cedar notes linger for up to 6 hours during cool spring days.
What is the sillage and projection profile of this perfume?+
Projection starts moderate, reaching roughly arm length during the first hour after spraying. As the lemon top fades, the sillage contracts into an intimate skin bubble that remains polite and unobtrusive in enclosed office spaces or classrooms.
Which season suits Nina Holiday Edition 2019 best?+
Spring and fall represent the ideal seasons for this scent. Crisp 60-degree weather highlights the balance between tart green apple and warm praline, whereas extreme summer heat can make the sugar note feel slightly too sweet.
What occasions are best for wearing this fragrance?+
This perfume shines during casual daytime occasions like weekend brunch, casual office shifts, coffee dates, and shopping trips. Its cheerful blend of lemon, apple, and peony feels easygoing and approachable rather than formal or dark.
Does Nina Holiday Edition 2019 lean masculine or feminine?+
The blend leans feminine due to its sugary praline heart, soft peony petals, and sweet green apple focus. However, anyone who enjoys bright citrus openings over clean cedar wood bases can wear it comfortably.
Who is the primary target audience for this scent?+
This release targets lovers of bright fruity florals, younger fragrance wearers, and perfume collectors who collect Nina Ricci apple bottles. It suits anyone looking for a sweet, clean everyday scent for daytime wear.
Can you layer Nina Holiday Edition 2019 with other fragrances?+
Layering this scent over a simple vanilla body lotion enhances the gourmand praline note for cooler autumn days. Alternatively, layering it under a pure cedar or vetiver woody perfume adds grounding depth to the bright green apple opening.
How does Nina Holiday Edition 2019 compare to original Nina EDT?+
The scent liquid inside this 2019 edition is identical to the classic Nina Eau de Toilette formula created by Olivier Cresp. Both feature the signature lime, green apple, praline, and cedar composition, differing only in bottle decoration.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREIf you cannot locate this 2019 limited release, buy standard Nina Eau de Toilette by Nina Ricci for the exact same lemon, apple, and praline scent. For a fresher citrus alternative without praline sugar, try Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue or DKNY Be Delicious.
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