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The goal of this website is to show the present owners of the Nina Ricci company how much we miss the discontinued classics and hopefully, if they see that there is enough interest and demand, they will bring back your favorite perfume!


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Showing posts with label discontinued. Show all posts
Showing posts with label discontinued. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Deci Dela by Nina Ricci c1994

In the early 1990s, the world of perfume was experiencing a dynamic shift. The era was marked by a growing interest in both classic and contemporary scents, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and evocative names that could capture the imagination of consumers. This period saw a blend of nostalgia for the elegance of past decades and a burgeoning fascination with innovative fragrances that could offer new sensory experiences.

In 1992, Parfums Nina Ricci S.A. began developing a new fragrance to be marketed worldwide under the name "Deci Dela." The name was chosen by high-level executives of Parfums Nina Ricci A.S.  Nina Ricci’s choice of the name "Deci Dela" for their 1994 fragrance was both strategic and evocative. The name was inspired by the French opera "Veronique," specifically drawing from the old French saying "Deci Dela," which translates to "Now here, now there." This phrase suggests a sense of elusiveness and the fleeting nature of moments—qualities that can be highly desirable in a perfume.

"Deci Dela" as a perfume name conveys a sense of whimsical sophistication and ephemeral beauty. The name evokes images of a woman who is both enigmatic and charming, able to captivate those around her with a fleeting but unforgettable presence. The term suggests a fragrance that can transition effortlessly from one occasion to another, embodying versatility and elegance. For women of the time, the name "Deci Dela" would resonate with the desire for a fragrance that offers both sophistication and a touch of mystery, reflecting their own complex identities and lifestyles.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Nina by Nina Ricci c1987

Nina (original) by Nina Ricci: launched in 1987. Created by Christian Vacchiano of Argeville perfumers. Nina was launched exclusively in the US through Nordstrom and through direct mail before it was distributed worldwide.



Monday, March 9, 2015

Eau de Fleurs by Nina Ricci c1980

Eau de Fleurs by Nina Ricci: launched in 1980. Created by Betty Busse as an eau de toilette. A more intense version of the fragrance named Fleurs de Fleurs, in eau de parfum concentration was also released in 1982.





Saturday, September 6, 2014

Fleur de Fleurs by Nina Ricci c1982

Fleur de Fleurs by Nina Ricci: launched in 1982, created by Betty Busse. The fragrance was marketed as "Eau de Fleurs" in Europe. In 1981, Jean-Louis Ricci explained "Americans don't like the French word eau (water in English). They like everything strong, highly concentrated, sickening sweet. So we changed the name. The French tend to like the opposite."




Capricci by Nina Ricci c1960

Capricci by Nina Ricci: launched in 1960. Created by Marcel Carles.



Sunday, February 9, 2014

Fille d'Eve by Nina Ricci c1950

Fille d’Eve by Nina Ricci. (Daughter of Eve). Created in 1950 by Jacques Bercia and Michel Hy. In USA by 1952. Extremely rare fragrance for women, has been discontinued for many years.