Bella by Nina Ricci becomes a delightful Nina Ricci sorbet. Nina Ricci is one of the most famous houses in France, renowned worldwide for its elegance and romanticism.
It all began with the creation of Nina, a sort of romantic heroine who drew us along with her into an olfactory story resembling a fairy tale. Then, following the success of this first fragrance, Nina Ricci decided to create her little sisters. She first gave life to Luna, a more mysterious and mischievous fragrance. Then it was Bella's turn to come into being. Bella is by far the most extravagant of these three compositions. She is a symbol of rebellion and emancipation. Nevertheless, she manages to preserve all the delicacy of her predecessors. Today, for the summer season, she reinvents herself and takes on a scent resembling a sorbet. A closer look at the composition of the new Les Sorbets de Bella.
Les Sorbets de Bella, a fragrance rich in citrus
Les Sorbets de Bella is a fragrance whose ambition is to evoke the fragrant, refreshing breath of an Italian gelato. After all, what better food to evoke summer vacation? Thus, to convey the impression this composition gives of a very fresh and lively scent, Nina Ricci relied on a generous use of citrus. It all begins with mandarin, giving off a fresh, lively femininity here, slightly tangy and infinitely sparkling. Grapefruit, for its part, brings bitterness to this opening. It avoids an excess of sweetness and preserves greater balance. Finally, Nina Ricci also incorporates shiso into the heart of Les Sorbets de Bella. Cultivated since antiquity on the Asian continent, it is an aromatic plant renowned for its medicinal properties. On a purely olfactory level, shiso is known for its exotic freshness.
The floral femininity of Les Sorbets de Bella
Beyond these highly invigorating ingredients, Les Sorbets de Bella also relies above all on femininity. To achieve this, it incorporates several flowers into its formula, starting with rose, the most popular ingredient in feminine perfumery. Here, rose unfolds its full flavor and romantic power. It is accompanied by violet, more powdery and more distinctive. Violet gives Les Sorbets de Bella a more timeless touch. It should also be noted that these two flowers are paired with other, more tangy and fruity ingredients, which add a touch of gourmand character to this fragrance. After all, let us not forget that Les Sorbets de Bella is meant to evoke the scent of an Italian gelato. It therefore also contains pomegranate and rhubarb.
Nina Ricci ultimately opts for a woody base
Finally, Les Sorbets de Bella concludes on a woodier base. This base serves as the foundation for the entire composition. It gives more character to the fragrance and reminds us that Bella is an untamable woman with a strong temperament. Generally speaking, Les Sorbets de Bella follows a fairly classic perfumery structure, unfolding in three successive stages. Freshness thus gives way to a floral heart before settling on a woody base.