Bella

Les Belles de Ricci was my mother discovery in the 90s. I loved that scent, it became my Signature, and my Only day/summer scent for almost 20 years, and I would never have given it up, but, You know... I remember when I first time tried Bella, her opening is identical to that beloved, discontinued fragrance. That’s enough for me to love Bella too. However, in the absence of tomato leaf and fig (I think there was some oakmoss too), this is not that kind sophisticated, mature, unique signature material (for me), But a playful and interesting sweet scent nonetheless! My skin chemistry loves sweet and this one too. The bitterness of the rhubarb is just right for preventing the scent from becoming childish to me. Still a word of warning; on my daughter’s skin this comes, little bit, in a slightly sweat-like tone, so I recommend trying before you buy. I really love this. I love this like the widow love her next husband. You know...

I remember smelling this one and not liking it at first but coming back to it months later I realize what a gem it is. Oddly enough I detect a pear apple note in this but I think it is the rhubarb that makes it that savory like apple note. This is literally a perfect summer scent that you could also wear in spring and autumn when you want to be reminded of fresh summer mornings. It is a bit soapy but in a very subtle tone, and the citrus is nicely blended with floral notes. Green savory (fruity)and citrusy. A must really. 10/10 I love this more than the DKNY Be delicious yet compared to the Hermes E d rhubarb this one lacks just a tad but I have to add that with Nina Ricci the rhubarb comes off a bit too sweet whereas in Hermes one the rhubarb plays a more tart note, nonetheless this one is a great rhubarb fragrance for rhubarb lovers.

Wow-- THIS is how rhubarb should be done. I was nervous because I blind bought this right after I tried NR Ricci Ricci which also has a rhubarb top note. This is nothing like Ricci Ricci, so if you don't like that rhubarb, don't let that scare you off. That one is medicinal and super sharp. Bella is tart and juicy, and the lemony sweetness weaves in and out with the tartness to produce a beautiful and interesting scent. It has sweetness there, but it's not at all a candy perfume. I'd more call it a rhubarb lemonade-- tart, but just enough sweetness to make it super pleasant. It's unique, it's really wonderful to smell, and the bottle is truly GORGEOUS. I'm happy to say the scent matches the bottle because I absolutely love this!! I think this will really shine in summer weather.

I tried it yesterday. I was so stunning by the botlle!!! First spray...green apples, citrus punch, but nothing that I have smell before. Beauty mix, then is a bit cute bitter and intriguing, but oh I want more of it!!! Then after 30 minutes is so classy and simple. I didn’t say it’s sweet, at least is not that overwhelming sweet. It’s a beauty blend. It s my second Ninna perfum. The first was Ricci Ricci wich has the same rhubarb note, and it was so unique and strong that i used only in winter. But Bella is the fresh and classy version of Ricci Ricci. Actually I was wishing to have a perfum with this note. It stay in my skin for 6 hours. It is lovely and i am so identifying with this fragrance, i m just simply and beauty weird as me.

Freesia can be a no-no note for me, but I just HAD to have this cute bottle in my collection. Hopefully the vanilla will make this a freesia YES. UPDATE to come once it lands in Ohio! It's a YES and even better than I hoped for. This is a vanilla with interest. Lots of sour green notes and the freesia + vanilla effect I'm finding out is a LOVE for me. Performance isn't great, plan to re-spray this one. For those looking for a Liberty Fizz replacement--I own both, & this isn't a dupe but it's in the same family. Bella is definitely a sour gal but sweet, too, with all the vanilla (unlike L'Fizz.) LF performed poorly as well, so I feel that for the money, you may be better off with Bella.