Nina Illusion, from Nina Ricci was released in 2024. The perfumer behind this creation is Nicolas Bonneville and Olivier Cresp. It has the top notes of Lemon, Pink Pepper, and Yuzu, middle notes of Orange Blossom and Raspberry, and base notes of Patchouli and Vanilla.
What can even be said about Nina Illusion? Coming from a house that created the famously beautiful L’Air du Temps… What a fall from grace. Obviously, this is a boring and vapid release with little to no substance or reason for existing. Does it smell nice? Yes, I suppose it does, and if that’s all you’re looking for then that’s absolutely fine. But I find myself wanting more. The scent is a sweet, bubblegummy fruity affair focused around the combination of raspberry and orange blossom. Sweet vanilla and an array of citruses are also present in support. Overall it’s a pleasant scent, very feminine and surprisingly youthful from a house such as this. I wouldn’t mind smelling it on someone else, but for me it lacks character and interest unfortunately.