Nina Illusion
Perfumer: Nicolas Bonneville
17 ratings
From your scent profile
Nina Ricci Nina Illusion is a feminine scent that sets citrus and fruity sweetness on a floral, gourmand base.
Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.
How does it perform?
From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
CreamyWhat does Nina Illusion smell like?
Longevity and sillage both sit at a moderate level: it neither whispers nor fills the room. The ratings rest on few votes, so they are only a rough guide, and no clear lean towards a season or occasion shows.
It opens with yuzu and pink pepper, bringing bright citrus and a light spice. In the heart, raspberry and orange blossom lead, and fruit and flowers sweeten together. Patchouli and vanilla leave a woody, creamy warmth in the base. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (Eau de Parfum) and Rabanne Lady Million Privé have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Yuzu
- Pink pepper
First hours
- Raspberry
- Orange blossom
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Spring
- 31%Summer
- 19%Autumn
- 13%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime30%
- Nighttime25%
- Casual20%
- Evening20%
- Office5%
Least picked for the office.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026