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L'Air
Nina Ricci · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 2011
≈ $60 · 50ml · approx. retail
L'Air is a 2011 floral-woody fragrance by Michel Girard and Rosendo Mateu, positioned as a modern companion to the house's 1948 signature L'Air du Temps. It pairs magnolia and violet with a rosewood and patchouli base.
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A third-generation perfumer born in Grasse in 1957, Michel Girard has worked at Givaudan and composed for houses including Givenchy, Gucci and Valentino. His best-known contribution is the celebrated men's fragrance 1 Million, which he co-created.
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