Luna Nina Ricci

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2016

At a glance

Is Luna Nina Ricci worth trying?

Luna by Nina Ricci is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile
sweet, caramel, vanilla with Wild Berries, Orange Blossom, Tangerine

The first impression

Luna by Nina Ricci is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Luna was launched in 2016. Luna was created by Christophe Raynaud and Marie Salamagne. Top notes are Wild Berries, Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Lime; middle notes are Caramel, Immortelle, Pear and Jasmine; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Licorice, Sandalwood and White Musk.

What shapes the scent

sweet 100%
caramel 85%
vanilla 70%
fruity 60%
woody 50%
white floral 40%
citrus 35%
soft spicy 30%
powdery 25%
balsamic 20%

The perfumer behind it

Christophe Raynaud

Christophe Raynaud

Christophe Raynaud is a perfumer who has created fragrances for Alexander McQueen, Annayake, and Antonio Banderas. His works include Dark Papyrus, L'eau Pour Homme Intense Vetiver, and The Golden Secret. He also contributed to Art Meets Art with Besame Mucho and Sexual Healing, demonstrating a range from woody to sensual scents.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Wild Berries Wild Berries
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Tangerine Tangerine
Lime Lime

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Caramel Caramel
Immortelle Immortelle
Pear Pear
Jasmine Jasmine

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Madagascar Vanilla Madagascar Vanilla
Licorice Licorice
Sandalwood Sandalwood
White Musk White Musk

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Luna Nina Ricci

Essence

Luna embodies the Sovereign archetype, commanding attention with regal opulence. The fragrance's bold vanilla-caramel core, gilded by wild berries and licorice, speaks of unapologetic luxury. Like a queen at twilight, it balances power and allure, its citrus top notes a crown catching the light.

The immortelle and sandalwood base lends gravitas, suggesting a ruler who knows their worth. This is a scent for those who claim their space without explanation.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor rich textures-velvet, silk, gold filigree-that echo the fragrance's balsamic depth. Evening wear is their forte: gowns with structured draping, like the scent's caramel folds over jasmine.

Their aesthetic is decadent but precise. The tangerine brightness in Luna mirrors their love for statement pieces that sparkle without vulgarity.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the right to abundance. Life, to them, should be a feast-hence the fragrance's gourmand heart. Yet the white musk base reveals their discipline; indulgence is measured, never careless.

They value legacy, much like the immortelle's symbolic endurance. The licorice's bite hints at their willingness to make tough choices.

Relationships

They attract admirers effortlessly, though few earn true closeness. Romantic partners must match their intensity, like the Madagascar vanilla's persistent warmth.

Their inner circle is small but fiercely loyal. The pear note's softness shows their private tenderness, reserved for those who prove steadfast.

Lifestyle

Their home is a sanctuary of curated beauty-crystal decanters, Persian rugs. Luna's longevity suits their evenings of orchestrated glamour, where every detail whispers intention.

Even downtime feels ceremonial: peeling tangerines at a marble counter, the citrus oil echoing the fragrance's opening.

Shadow

Their pride can calcify into isolation. The Sovereign's shadow fears vulnerability, hiding behind caramel richness like armor.

They risk becoming tyrannical, their licorice sharpness turning bitter. The sandalwood's dryness warns of a heart too guarded to bend.

Conclusion

Luna is a coronation in a bottle, celebrating the Sovereign's right to shine. Like its wearer, it refuses to dim-a celestial body with its own gravity.