Fille d’Eve by Nina Ricci. (Daughter of Eve). Created in 1952 by Jacques Bercia and Michel Hy. Extremely rare fragrance for women, has been discontinued for many years.
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an aromatic green fruity floral chypre fragrance for women.
The frosted crystal apple shaped flacon was created by Marc Lalique and manufactured by Lalique et Cie. The stopper is in the shape of a stem and has a single leaf, some bottles did have a second leaf. It came in two sizes (2 1/2 in and ), the original retail prices were $25.00 and $14.50. This bottle held the parfum extrait.
Later, Lalique introduced their "Pomme" (apple) perfume flacon based on the original one for Nina Ricci, these newer versions have two leaves on the stopper instead of just one.
Also available was the small apple purse flacon originally sold for $4.50.
A miniature apple leaf shaped flacon, in frosted crystal sold for $2.00, also used for the parfum extrait.
The four heart vial was also used for the parfum extrait.
Another bottle for the parfum extrait was the starburst shaped flacon, with a small brass screwcap.
Fille d'Eve was also available in eau de toilette concentration in two different bottles, a disk shaped Lalique designed splash flacon that was a standard bottle for other Ricci perfumes (also used for eau de cologne), and a tall, cylindrical spray bottle with brass trimming.
Fille d'Eve is discontinued, date unknown. It was still being sold in 1973.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is classified as an aromatic green fruity floral chypre fragrance for women.
- Top notes: bergamot, lemon, peach
- Middle notes: cistus, rose, clove, plum, jasmine, honeysuckle, bouvardia, pinang nut
- Base notes: patchouli, leather, balsam, sandalwood, oakmoss, amber, musk, incense, oak absolute
The Bottles:
The frosted crystal apple shaped flacon was created by Marc Lalique and manufactured by Lalique et Cie. The stopper is in the shape of a stem and has a single leaf, some bottles did have a second leaf. It came in two sizes (2 1/2 in and ), the original retail prices were $25.00 and $14.50. This bottle held the parfum extrait.
photo by Perfume Bottles Auction
Later, Lalique introduced their "Pomme" (apple) perfume flacon based on the original one for Nina Ricci, these newer versions have two leaves on the stopper instead of just one.
Also available was the small apple purse flacon originally sold for $4.50.
photo by Rago Arts
A miniature apple leaf shaped flacon, in frosted crystal sold for $2.00, also used for the parfum extrait.
photo by Perfume Bottles Auction
The four heart vial was also used for the parfum extrait.
Another bottle for the parfum extrait was the starburst shaped flacon, with a small brass screwcap.
Fille d'Eve was also available in eau de toilette concentration in two different bottles, a disk shaped Lalique designed splash flacon that was a standard bottle for other Ricci perfumes (also used for eau de cologne), and a tall, cylindrical spray bottle with brass trimming.
15ml parfum in Lalique flacon (new bottle)
The Fate of the Fragrance:
Fille d'Eve is discontinued, date unknown. It was still being sold in 1973.
I was introduced to Fille D'eve when I was a very yong woman. Throughout the years I have tried many other fragrances but nothing like Fille D'eve. I have been searching for anyplace that still sells it. I d not understand why it was discontinued as I am sure that there are many women that would love to see it come to life again.
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