Sixteen notes crowd Lair Du Temps Perfume across its full composition, and Nina Ricci rarely believed in restraint when assembling this particular French classic decades ago. Carnation, aldehydes, rose, neroli, Brazilian rosewood, peach, and bergamot open in a sparkling, layered floral rush unlike most modern perfumery attempts today. Carnation, cloves, gardenia, jasmine, rose, ylang ylang, violet, orris root, rosemary, and orchid crowd the heart with extraordinary floral abundance and true complexity throughout.
Spices, iris, oakmoss, musk, sandalwood, benzoin, amber, vetiver, and cedar close the base in dense, warm richness that lasts for many hours after application. This floral Eau De Parfum suits formal evenings and special occasions especially well, thoroughly rewarding real patience and close attention to every single layer.