Nina

This was the first designer perfume I was gifted and that I fell in love with. I wore this throughout my 20s and loved the candy apple scent. I've actually been on the hunt for more mature/adult red apple praline perfume. If anyone has any recommendations please let me know. Nina is a bit more whimsical then my perfume tastes these days but it still has very fond memories. I haven't really heard anyone mention this but I do believe the formulation is different now, I decided to purchase a bottle of the Nina for Christmas for myself and it smelled completely different to me and very floral. I see on their website the notes have changed as well which was very disappointing. The notes that Fragrantica lists are the previous notes not sure when it was reformulated but now on the Nina website it's listed as top - lemon/lime; middle - gardenia/toffee apple; base - cedarwood/white musk. I definitely get more gardenia/white flowers and the apple note is less strong. Gardenia heavy scents tend to give me a headache so I ended up returning it. I was able to find a bottle from 2016 on FragranceNet brand new in a sealed box and I purchased it without hesitation. I was so happy it was the smell I remembered that wonderful nostalgic smell. Sadly I'm much more sensitive to smells now (after a head injury from a few years ago) and as much as I love love the smell it's too strong for me to wear I get a bit nauseous. I've thought about selling it or just keeping it for the pretty bottle but I may try to trade it for another perfume. I think I'd rather if someone else enjoyed it than me just keep it on a shelf. If anyone has a recommendation of a website where people can swap perfumes I would be interested in that, it's practically a fully bottle only spritzed a couple times. Please PM me to let me know and thank you in advance..

For once an affordable frag with a gorgeous bottle, price and smell! This is the fresh smell of an optimistic young woman in her 20's. She is well composed, but approachable. She is probably wearing crisp white and has high hopes. She smiles all the time and probably doesn't take anything seriously. She is worldly and fun. Energetic. The bottle is slightly ironic, as this frag is indicative of Eve in The Garden. It is as close to a sparkling lemon/cucumber soda on a breezy sunny day as you can get in a fragrance. It feels like a cool glass of tea in the summer, but no sugar. There is no sweetness here, just freshness. I personally wore this throughout my 20s, The other day I saw a small bottle on sale. Purchased it for the memories. My daughter is in her teens, and saw it on my vanity. She is always playing in my perfume. She couldn't resist the bottle. After one spray, completely hooked. It has become her signature! For the Christmas holiday I purchased her a full size at $52. Thankfully, because at her rate of consumption of Gucci frags, she needs a job! For reference: my daughter has loved Gucci Guilty, Gucci Guilty Black Por Femme and BBW Into The Night, and Princess by Vera Wang. If you lean toward peppery/ginger/citrus/jasmine/violet/honeysuckle/cedar/musk notes, you will love this. It lasts all day, has great longevity and silage. Just enough to make people turn around and wonder what smells so heavenly. This is for the young/growing up woman. Also, a great transition frag for those graduating to more mature scents.

I have lost count how many “Apples” I have bought over the last 10 years or so. I went through college with it, I gathered a lot of compliments with this fragrance. It is interesting how this is an old scent, yet I never smell it on anyone on the street. It is definitely for a slightly younger crowd, as for women over 50 that may be too much of a girl-ish scent. It is sweet, I picture rosy cheeks every time I smell it. It is surely a joyful scent, that smells like you are ready to flirt and turn heads. The longevity is great, the price tag is appropriate, sometimes you can even see it on sale. Definitely a good buy. The problem I have with sweet fragrances that often they smell cheap, and it totally kills it for me. But with Nina it is not the case. Nothing cheap-smelling there. The bottle too feels heavy and fancy (also, let’s really appreciate the design! It is so rare these days to see other than rectangular-looking bottles). I recall the video commercial for this perfume, probably one of the best I have seen. No exposed bodies, no sexuality, yet the scent is so flirty. Pure beauty. Another thing I appreciate is that when you use too much of it, you don’t get any of the alcohol-like scent which often you hear even from expensive perfumes. It feels very high quality and I can see how it could be a great signature scent for every day. It was mine for years. I still wear it sometimes and will continue repurchasing Nina until they stop producing it (which is hopefully never).

Why I EVER stopped wearing this perfume is beyond me! I wore this with such dedicated regularity about 7 years ago because I was obsessed with the GORGEOUS sweet, pretty red apple scent. Seriously, this is next level. I figure it must be the praline bringing all that sexy back, but this never smells chocolaty. It's a perfect, juicy, gentle, girly, flirty - yet STILL office-appropriate - scent! I got a sample again just yesterday and - OH BOY - I am buying a full bottle as soon as humanly possible. That rubbish "DKNY Be Delicious" range? Throw it in the bin. The lemon in the opening is never harsh or acidic. It brings a *very gentle* zest, and stops this perfume from being cloying. Because ...it IS sweet. But not a cloying, immature sugar-explosion. It's eyes-roll-back-in-your-head sweetly intoxicating! Thanks to peony, apple blossom, cedar, and musk for supporting the star of the show here. As a side note: This is 100% red apple. Don't be fooled by that green apple picture. Granny Smith apples belong in pies, not perfumes. PIES, NOT PERFUMES! .. But I digress. The sillage is amazeballs. I've *literally* had someone I work with leap on me after I confirmed that I was wearing this. Leaping. Onto. My back. With growling. Not all your favourite perfumes have to be high-range designer or niche fragrances. As long as they bring you a true element of JOY; they're worthy. *** Kitty rating: 10/10 (Yes. Just yes.) ~Compliment Counter~: 2 compliments 😁😁

A lovely fragrance. I wish this were still more available (I can buy it online but it's clearly disappearing). The opening is a green apple freshness and sweetness. Smells uplifting and enlivening, and this is the part that seems immeadiately suitable for summer. But it soon becomes less fruity and more gourmand with the praline. By about 15 minutes I only really get praline and musk and woods. Still delicious and I LOVE praline tbh, but the dry down makes it far less suitable for summer where I live (hot humid climate, praline is too cloying in that weather). It's a shame the fruitiness doesn't last longer, as I'd be fine with it if the praline and base came through after an hour or more. Maybe this is just how it is with time... I'm sure the bottle I tried was made many years ago. Still, a gorgeous, lovely fragrance, but more suitable for my autumn weather, and since I think it won't be available soon, I won't buy it. I also NEED to say, the opening is so so similar to Police To Be for Women, and the dry down is like a softer, less patchouli version of Angel EDT (2019 remake). I'd rather have Police To Be and Angel EDT separately so i can wear them in summer and autumn/winter respectively.

I am wondering if this could be a masterpiece. It’s fresh, tart and sweet at the same time. It’s lovely and sexy at the same time too. It’s easy, but not boring. For me, it has the X factor that makes me wanna sniff it all the time, and that is not because it’s so hard to decipher, but because it’s so uplifting and charming, and it makes me feel happy and carefree. It’s so affordable too. So I’m really wondering if this could be considered a jackpot in perfumery, just ticking so many boxes with a single product. This comes from a lover or larger-than-life perfumes such as Chanel 5/Coco, Shalimar, Samsara, Bal a Versailles and the like. So it’s quite an unusual thing for me to say, because I usually don’t gravitate towards this kind of “weightless” perfumes, but this is really really pretty. I could do with a slightly more potent sillage though.

I absolutely love Nina. It's sweet and girly yet there's a freshness and lightness to it that keeps it from becoming cloying, like many other sweet perfumes can be. The first time I smelled it the main note I got was toffee apples, which I wasn't sure I wanted to smell of! However, I really like it now and, combined with the other lighter, citrus (lemon & lime) notes, it's just really lovely! Also, Nina lasts forever on my skin - at least 24 hours. It's got to be one of the longest lasting perfumes I've ever worn. Also, I love the bottle which I think is gorgeous. Although one of the main notes in Nina is apple, it's nothing like DKNY Be Delicious. To me, DKNY Be Delicious lacks character and is almost acidic, and very unsexy, smelling. Nina, on the other hand, is appley, warm, sweet & sexy! Nina is a GREAT perfume!

The fragrance I have in my collection for ages is almost done. It was with me during my high school and during my university. Right after aplication I can smell sweet and sour notes. I don't recognize apple, but I detect many creamy and road notes. I used to use them in two situations: when I wanted to be powerful (as a teenager haha) or when I wanted to impress a guy. I do not know why, but it was huge compliment getter. Once I thought it was so strong and powerful, now I consider it as a warm daily fragrance. Even 5-6 years passed since I have Nina in my collection, I still enjoy the composition, which is still very pleasant to me. I would consider it as a nice gift for a younger person (it was me, haha) to feel special and more mature, or as a daily versatile fragrance in 25+.

This is a beautiful, fun, innocent yet sexy fragrance with decent sillage and longevity and an adorable bottle from the wonderful House of Nina Ricci, though it's production has been sold a few times to different companies, the current being Puig. I disagree with another reviewer here that the original Nina was a "dull floral" There was nothing dull about it, It was an exquisite, elegant fragrance that I had the pleasure of trying through Ebay as it is no longer in production. It's sophisticated and warm like something on a strong but warm, successful, beautiful woman. It had mad sillage and longevity, something sadly missing from most of today's fragrances.

I would reccomend this perfume, I am transmasc and while i do tend to enjoy more masculine smells. This perfume has a very special place in my heart as it was the perfume my mother used to wear in the 2000s, so it's a very comforting and nostalgic smell for me. I tend to spray a very little amount onto myself and even my partner has also worn it a few times (he also prefers masculine smells) but we both have very positive memories and experiences with this perfume. The notes of floral almost rose is a warm and comforting smell. Something I would definitely tell people to buy if they're going for a fun and fruity/floral scent

I wore this back when it came out in 2006 and loved it. I hadn't smelled anything quite like it. I recently smelled it again and still like it quite a bit and I still can't think of anything that smells quite like it. To me, it's sort of a hybrid between a fresh citrus scent and a sweet gourmand scent. It holds up well and doesn't smell dated, IMO. I definitely smell citrus in the top notes but never would have guessed it's specifically lemon and lime. This smells just how I remember it, so I don't think there's been any reformulation of the 2006 original, but I could be wrong.

I smelt this on a colleague and immediately fell in love with it! As soon as I got home I ordered a full bottle and couldn't be happier! It's not the type of perfume I would normally go for as it does have citrus notes, but these are so well balanced alongside the florals, praline notes and touch of musk that I don't mind them. It's a pretty fresh feminine scent that is perfect for daytime errands or work. I bought a 2nd bottle for my mum as she loved it too! Would make a good gift for someone who likes citrus floral notes, as the bottle is beautiful.

Fresh, juicy, watery green apple with lemon and peony. It's sweet but with moderation, it does have some light caramel notes but the apple stays very fresh and even kind of cool thanks to the lemon's sour touch. It's a pretty and innocent fragrance meant for Spring that can also be worn in Summer. Sadly it's barely more than a skin scent on me, but when sprayed on clothes, it has decent sillage and longevity. On fabric, the lemon note is stronger, makes the fragrance more sour and gives it a bit more maturity and character. I like it !

I think my mom had one when i was a child and i always loved the apple packaging. i always wanted to own it. so this year i finally own my own one. and in honor of my favorite model, Ruslana Korshunova, the beautiful woman who sadly passed away in 2008, the same year i was born in. the scent is clean but fresh, not overly cítrical. i love the apple scent, the sweet freshness. its a very cute fragance, not to strong but its beautiful. perfect for spring and summer, that fresh, apple, girly touch.

Reminds times when I was teen, with full of hopes and with positive view on things. Something so addictive in that scent...cant describe it, cant stop sniffing it. I have some already some kilos of other perfumery, but this one is special- it sweet and fresh, its yummy but not flat yummy, it is simple and at the same time, deep..it turns back me in times, when world seemed happier and easier...it brings back hopes again and feeling like nothing is wasted, many good things can be still ahead.

Love this perfume! It's very citrusy and fresh at first but the sweeter and woodier scents pop through once it dries down. The scent might be slightly outdated for some people, but if you enjoy fresh, soft, and fruity scents this is it for you. The smell unfortunately does not last, which is a shame because this perfume is not cheap. (also, beware when wearing this during the summer... the smell is sooooo much stronger than normal, a little overwhelming for some.)

I put off trying this for quite a while under the misconception it would be unbearably sweet like modern fruity floral or too soapy and artificial like older ones....I've never been more wrong. It's a fresh, citrusy gentle apple that I always wanted DKNY Be Delicious to be (a nice scent, but this one is magic). I also always value a simple perfume , so this keeping it easy and breezy really works nicely for me. If I see it on sale, I'll get myself a little bottle.

I have been wearing this perfume for over 10 years I have so many memories attached to this, it always brings me back to when I first worn it. It feels mature but young at the same time if that makes any sense at all. I think I have repurchased 3 times I just always go back to it. I like it best in colder months. It’s unique without being offensive like a gourmand but not too sweet it’s earthy with a little twist. For me honestly always been 10/10 so well done.

It was my signature one for a really long time (from high school to 10 years of business life). I still love it; it's not a unique scent, but I can't say it's generic either. Somehow I never managed to smell the apple. It's balanced citrus and berry/rose mixture for me, so young! But I'm struggling to find it at my location. Also, my nose started to look for more feminine and stronger scents with time. I guess I'm getting older :D

It's a perfume I dreamed of owning since I was a kid, as a little girl the ads mesmerized me and made it seem like a dream-like fragrance. Needless to say I wasn't a bit disappointed buying it as an adult, I love it, it's a quintessential 10 year-old girl sweet pink floral fragrance that I've worn out over the years. (& it might be just me but the citrus smell is quite phantomatic?)