Born in Turin in 1883, Maria Nielli became Nina Ricci upon arrival in Paris when she combined her nickname with her husband’s last name. Her Haute Couture house was founded in 1932, at 20 Rue de Capucines in Paris, complete with the design atelier and salons for fittings. Her technique, cuts, balance and materials conferred striking simplicity on the Nina Ricci woman.
Her son, Robert Ricci, created the Perfume department in 1941. Cœur-Joie appeared in 1946. Its bottle initiated the house’s longstanding collaboration with the crystal maker Lalique, which in 1948 created the celebrated bottle for L’Air du Temps. Crowned with crystal doves, it embodied love and liberty; the fragrance became the iconic perfume of the House.
The House acquired its current address at 39 Avenue Montaigne in 1979. Couture and Perfumes came together under one roof, while the ground floor was dedicated to the brand new Nina Ricci boutique. In 1998, the House became a part of the Barcelona-based, family-owned company PUIG. The longtime distributor of Nina Ricci perfumes in Spain, PUIG wished to perpetuate the house’s heritage.
Bigarade was introduced in 1971. It is a lovely citrusy eau de toilette, so enjoyable in the hot weather. It is composted of many citrus notes typical of an early Eau de Cologne in German.
Top notes are Aldehydes, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Seville Orange, and Mandarin
Heart notes are Neroli, Orange Blossom, Spices
Base Notes are Labdanum, Oak Moss, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris, and Vetiver
Offered here is a lovely pristine bottle of the gorgeous Bigarade Eau de Toilette. The bottle is pristine, but the box has been a little crushed. This beautiful bitter sweet fragrance is suited to both men and women. Gorgeous!
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