Mademoiselle Ricci by Nina Ricci: launched in 1967. An eau de toilette created for young girls by
Michel Hy.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does the original version smell like? It is classified as a spicy, green, aldehydic, ambery floral chypre fragrance for women. "Refreshing and mysterious, an elegant blend of wildflowers and spice." It starts off with a fresh green top, followed by a green floral heart, layered over a mild, powdery floral base.
- Top notes: aldehyde, bergamot, lemon, hyacinth, violet, Arabian galbanum
- Middle notes: lily of the valley, narcissus, lilac, jasmine, spices, Florentine iris, royal lily absolute, violet leaf, Kazanlik damask rose, honeysuckle
- Base notes: cedar, amber, Mysore sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss, musk
Bottles:
The original Mademoiselle Ricci was available in Eau de Toilette concentration only. The EDT splash was available in four sizes and the EDT sprays were available in 4 oz luxe atomizer and a 2 oz refillable atomizer.
Bath and body products were introduced: perfumed soap, perfumed bath foam, and perfumed talc.
Fate of the Fragrance:
Discontinued, date unknown. Still being sold in 1992.
Reformulated by Alberto Morillas and relaunched in 2012.
So what does the reformulation smell like? It is classified as a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women.
- Top notes are wild rose and pink pepper
- Middle notes are nerium oleander, rose hip and laurels
- Base notes are white wood and musk
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