What was a Parisian woman in the early thirties of the twentieth century? Emancipated and eccentric, shocking and relaxed. Women's clothing designer Nina Ricci put on a completely opposite image. She began to sew dresses in which lovely femininity was combined with grace and modern comfort. And this was appreciated by her clients. Founded in 1932 in Paris, the fashion house of Nina Ricci received world fame in 1945. Refined and elegant clothes were appreciated by women both in the Old World and on the other side of the ocean. But the first perfume from Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps ("Atmosphere of Time") was not released by the founder of the fashion house, but her son Robert. Then came other scents that shook the world of perfumes, such as Love in Paris (“Love in Paris”), Premier Jour (“First Day”) and Ricci Ricci. But this article is not devoted to these spirits and especially not to clothes. Our focus is on the Nina Ritchie (Red Apple) perfume.
Why two names
This perfume was created to perpetuate the memory of the founder of the fashion house. The official name for the perfume is Nina by Nina Ricci. But the recognizable bottle in the form of a bulk fruit of paradise with three silver leaves gave rise to another name among the people - "Red Apple". Nina Ritchie is a brand that uses superior marketing moves. Having released perfumes in the form of a red bulk apple, the creators of the brand seemed to throw a message to the target audience: “For the sake of these spirits, Eve would leave paradise.” And yet (for connoisseurs of ancient Greek myths): "Such a perfume Paris gives only to the most beautiful goddess in the world - Aphrodite." The product does not need further advertising, is not it? By the way, the aroma of apple in the perfume is present, but is not dominant. According to reviews, the "main violin" is played by citrus fruits with a floral exciting smell. Perhaps that is why for many women this fragrance is associated with the New Year.
Nina Spirits History by Nina Ricci
The smell was born back in 1987. A special advertising campaign was not carried out then, but the buyer liked the high-quality product without promotion. Perfume "Nina Ritchie" ("Red Apple") unexpectedly for the manufacturers themselves became top-end. Therefore, in 2006, an updated version of the classic fragrance with the same name was created. Masters of their craft, famous perfumers Olivier Polge and Jacques Cavallier, became his “parents”. This time an advertising campaign was conducted. But perfume is not obliged to her success. The audience has long craved the appearance of something like this - a wonderful, fantastic scent of love. This is a real mystical elixir with a sweet taste that instantly takes you into the world of happy dreams. The creators of the product caught that line when the aroma distinguishes its mistress from the crowd, but is not imposed on others. And, according to reviews, on every woman the perfume “sits” in its own way, emphasizing individual character traits.
Desired Temptress
In 2006, thanks to advertisements in glossy magazines and on television, Nina learned about the perfume. What message did the video give? A fluffy-haired girl in a beautiful dress, making her look like a princess from a fairy tale, stubbornly climbs the tree for the treasured apple. This fruit in all people is associated with temptation that cannot be resisted. One can interpret the passage from the Book of Genesis in another way. Eve and the apple were more desirable for Adam than all the pleasures of paradise. In a word, the advertisement worked, especially since the aroma corresponded to it perfectly. Everyone fell in love with the Red Apple, and Nina Ritchie once again became a popular brand. After all, every woman dreams of becoming that Eve, for whose sake the beloved man will do anything. Despite the risk of falling and being expelled from paradise. Yes, and the fragrance itself, assure reviews, falls in love with itself. He carries the owner a positive, charges her with special, mystical energy.
Red and other apples
It would be a sin not to take advantage of the world fame of the “Red Apple” perfume. “Nina Richie” (fashion house), one after another, releases new “apples”. At the moment, there are nine flankers of aroma, which has become a legend. These are “Nina Gold Edition” (golden bottle), “Love by Nina” (green apple), “Le Paradis de Nina” (pale purple), “Nina el Elixir” (red and white), “Pritti Nina” ( bright pink). Since 2011, the house began to produce white “fruits”. These are “Nina Snow Princesses” (matte), “Nina Fantasy” (with color print) and “Kul Nina el Eo”. The last flanker is the new product of 2014 - La Tentation de Nina (raspberry flavor in the corresponding bottle). But there are also limited editions! For example, “Nina Prishez Swarovski Editing”, “Nina Princesses d'un Zhu” in a red flickering bottle and this year's new items “Nina Editing d'Or” and “Le Delicious de Nina”. By the way, all flankers were created by perfumer Oliver Cresp.
Who is the fragrance for?
But not a single subsequent variation received the fame that was awarded the very first - red - "Apple". "Nina Ritchie" could not surpass her creation even in limited editions for spoiled clients. Indeed, in perfumes, it is not Swarovski crystals that are important, but aroma. What is the secret to the success of the classic "Nina"? Perfumes were aimed at young girls who are not afraid to dream and make their dreams come true. They give a woman self-confidence, make her reach her potential and dare. And so the perfume went beyond its target audience. According to reviews, the perfume is suitable not only for young girls. To mature ladies from also goes. The main thing is to be in a good mood. Then this spark of youth, the charm of Aphrodite and the seduction of Eve will come by themselves.
“Nina Ritchie” (“Red Apple”): a description of the aroma by manufacturers
This is a magical composition endowed with the power of temptation and the promises of a miracle. It opens with juicy, refreshing and slightly sour notes. This is how lime and Calabrian lemon sound, the sharpness of which softens a ripe, liquid, red apple. Over time, the notes of the heart begin to appear. The delicate peony and vanilla petals appear on the stage, refreshed by the sharp chord of the moon flower. Perfume "Nina Ritchie" ("Red Apple") have a long vibrating train. It displays the aromas of cotton musk, white Virginian cedar and freshly sawn apple wood. Thanks to this set, base notes stay on skin for a long time. How is aroma revealed? Initially, it refreshes the perky young citrus fresh. Then he warms with a hint of New Year's sweets - apples in caramel, praline sweets ... And, finally, he evokes bliss with his mystical and languid basic sound.
“Nina Ritchie” (“Red Apple”): a description from consumers
Well, what do not professional, but still very sensitive noses of girls and women feel? Reviews of the pyramid of smells of “Nina” from Ricci are not much different from the description of the manufacturers of perfumes. Some do not feel the apple in the top note - just a refreshing aroma of citrus. True, instead of Calabrian orange and lime, some seem to have a bitter grapefruit. What do consumers hear in the heart note of the perfume “Nina Richie” (“Red Apple”)? Description of the fragrance reviews are characterized by words of symbols and associations. And on everyone's lips: “New Year!” The association is understandable. Against the background of the fading aroma of citrus fruits, the smell of apples baked with cinnamon and whipped cream, as well as chocolates, clearly appears. The aura of the holiday is only emphasized by woody notes in the base. It seems that you are celebrating the New Year by a burning fireplace: there are gifts and flowers around, snow and frost are outside, and the room and soul are warm ... And dizzy with happiness.
Design
Not the last role in the popularity of the fragrance was played by a spectacular and original bottle. Eau de toilette “Nina Ritchie” (“Red Apple”) is poured into a container in the shape of a ripe paradise fruit. Above, at the cap, it is surrounded by three silver leaflets - two together and one, the smallest, separately. The bottle is made of frosted glass bright red. Especially beautiful are the bottles in the gift set. Two small "apples" are so similar to New Year's toys that you just want to hang them on the Christmas tree. This set is sold for fifty euros - this is the average price in duty free shops. And bottles of 50 and 80 ml are packed in cardboard boxes with a ribbed pattern. Note that the “Red Apple” does not have a volume of one hundred milliliters, which cannot be said about the flankers of “Nina” in other colors.
How to distinguish a fake?
This question is asked by many women who want to buy Nina Ritchie eau de toilette (Red Apple). Photo perfume can not, unfortunately, convey all the subtleties of design. And so we will tell you how to distinguish the original from the counterfeit. Firstly, a box. A ribbed pattern should be clearly visible on it. On the back of the package is the lot number. Naturally, the code should correspond to the country of origin - France. If you look at the bottle, the fake apple is made of glass of a more saturated color, so that the tube is not visible inside. But at the fake the spray spring is visible, which is unacceptable in the original. In true spirits, all the small details of the design are made with high quality. The cap sits tight. Leaves don't hang out either. On the middle of them is visible the inscription "Nina Ricci". And finally, the price and place of purchase of goods. Well, you can’t buy quality perfumes at the price of a deodorant. The average price for toilet water is three thousand rubles for 80 milliliters, 2500 for 50 ml and 1700 for 30 ml.
Who is suitable for perfume
Do not blindly rely on the words of the manufacturer that only for young and dreamy girls created toilet water "Nina Richie" ("Red Apple"). Reviews equally consider the fragrance to be both youth and mature. The musk and cedar included in the pyramid of smells make the perfume deep and exciting. And the barely perceptible aroma of caramelized apples, causing associations with the warmth of the hearth, attracts single men so ... So the perfume is suitable for all ages. Another thing is important here: perfumes should be worn only to those persons who have a spark in their eyes. On cold, sleek ladies, as well as on languid, dull women and girls, perfume will not last long. The fragrance "Nina Ritchie" ("Red Apple") is chosen by lovers of sweet smells. However, the composition is not sugary at all. The citrus coolness and tenderness of the apple smell are in perfect harmony with something sweet, which resembles pralines and caramel with cream. In a word, vanilla in a pyramid of aromas only guesses.
When to wear
These are truly universal women's perfumes. "Nina Ritchie" ("Red Apple") reviews are encouraged to use before going to work at the office, at a youth party, a romantic date, on a dinner party. The fragrance equally suits casual clothes, a flirty dress, a business suit. As for the season, then opinions were divided. Some argue that perfumes will be most welcome in the warm season. Others insist that a cozy and sweet aroma is more appropriate to apply on slushy autumn evenings and frosty winter days. There are also reviews that claim that “Nina” is an exclusively Christmas-New Year smell. In any case, all users agree that on a hot day the fragrance does not choke, is not imposed, but, on the contrary, refreshes with a citrus fresh. And in the cold, heated by the warmth of the body, it exudes a delicate sweetness and inspires thoughts of comfort.
Other qualities
Perfume "Nina Ritchie" ("Red Apple") reviews are called surprisingly persistent. It is very beautifully revealed. At first, the smell of lime and moonflower, and then a juicy apple. People around you feel an exciting seductive train of white musk and cedar. At the end of the day, a light citrus aroma softened with caramel remains on the skin. On the hair, assure reviews, perfumes hold on until you wash your hair. On clothes - until you wash it. Many women think that dope, neroli, or other aphrodisiacs are used in the pyramid, as men begin to pay close attention to them. In fact, spirits simply give self-confidence and help the beautiful daughter of Eve to feel her magic.