Love In Paris (2004)
by Nina Ricci

Contrary to some of the things other reviewers have said, i have found in my personal experience that 'Love in Paris' is not a fragrance which is very widely used or which many people have heard of (perhaps because i'm in the UK - not sure), it certainly isnt easy to find in shops! I love this fragrance, it isn't too strong, overpowering or sickly sweet and it lasts for a long time as a subtle feminine scent. I have recieved many compliments while wearing it and have been told that it is "very distinctive" (in a good way). A good signature scent - perfect for day or night.

I've never tested it on my skin but I usually smell it on many of the women around me and it is awful. This smell is too commercial and I have the feeling that every second woman has it and puts it on her all the time because it is modern. This fragrance is very anoying actually even if you put it on rare occasions.
I would never put such fragrance on my skin and people PLEASE stop using it-it is too much for those around you.

It's a sparkling fruity floral; synthetic, but not abrasive, fresh, but not eye-watering - and on skin, mellows to a very pleasant, very feminine, very wearable scent. I am past being a fragrance snob and if I like something I buy it, regardless of the "image"! I happily wear this on carefree days during summer, or whenever I need cheering up.

Love in Paris is one of my guilty pleasures. Everytime I see it at an airport duty-free shop, it beckons me and I end up spraying it all over myself since I like it so much. But, I cannot bring myself to actually buy a bottle Love in Paris because it sort of has a stigma of being non-exclusive, non-niche, what have you, and nothing is more exciting than having something no one else can get.

From a pure smelling perspective, Love in Paris is a warm fruity fragrance of which apricot and rose are the most dominant notes. It has good sillage and is overall a very pretty, feminine perfume.

Here are the notes, courtesy of Fragranceshop.com: Roses, Peonies, Jasmine, Vanilla, Greens of Violet, Star Anise, Wood, Apricot.

This smells purely, absolutely, like bathroom cleaner. I have rarely hated anything I put on my skin as much as this one. I do not believe for one second that these are high quality ingredients; and who was the 'perfumer'?? I wanted to love this one, great bottle and name... all wasted!

I simply adore Nina Ricci perfumes, and this one is no exception. This is fruity, and floral. Love the apricot and star anise notes in this one, sweet yet spicy! Granted, it is not a particularly innovative scent, but it is lovely! Classy bottle too, square, classic look happening there.