My Crush on Nina Ricci's New Perfume

My Crush on Nina Ricci's New Perfume

I've got a pretty big perfume collection after a few years, and sometimes I'm in the mood for something lighter and more familiar. And when I saw the new cherry launch, I didn't hesitate to make a purchase after a few tests.

Get ready to fall in love all over again with Nina Rouge Crush, the new eau de toilette from Nina Ricci. This fruity amber floral composition is housed in a bottle shaped like the iconic apple of Nina, unforgettable like the first love.

Where to buy: Golden Apple or Le Temps des Cerises.

Price: from 5000 rubles for 30 ml.

Volume: 30, 50, and 80 ml.

Production: France.

Nina Rouge Crush is a great addition to the Nina Ricci family.

Design and Main Information

Nina's apples have always been a hit, and this latest launch is no exception.

The bottle is made of thick glass in a dark cherry design and has a 'scarf' on the cap in the color of the bottle. The 30 ml bottle looks miniature. I would have preferred the 50 ml bottle, where it's in the shape of a bitten apple, but I think the price is a bit unjustified right now, and I opted for the smaller volume.

The 50ml bottle looks a lot like the previous launch of Nina Rouge, but the apple note in this version is darker.

The packaging for this scent is also more interesting than the previous launches.

Pyramid

One of the things that caught my attention was the pyramid scent, with its popular cherry note.

Type of fragrance - women's.

Group of fragrance - floral-fruit.

Nina Rouge Crush was created in 2025 by perfumer Olivier Cresp.

With its unique blend of gourmand fruit notes, floral harmonies, and sensual warmth, Nina Rouge Crush is sure to capture your heart.

My Impressions

Nina Rouge Crush is a scent that's hard to get enough of.

I've made several approaches to this scent in Le Temps d'une Fete, and I'd recommend testing it on skin, as it doesn't sound as good on a blotter.

At the start, it unfolds with luscious, ripe berries, cherry here is sweet, almost like a cherry plum. But it's so juicy and ripe, even a bit caramel-like. There's no hyper-sweetness, the scent is warm, with a hint of jamminess, but just a hint.

The tartness from the raspberry is absent, the start is quite sweet and luscious.

And almost immediately, the flowers join the cherry, delicate gardenia and a light rose. Just the right amount of rose adds a hint of jamminess, but it's very delicate and feminine.

In the base, you can sense the familiar apple-like vanilla and dry wood.

I love how the scent unfolds. It's simple, no super flashy notes, but not monotonous either. What gets me is that, like most Nina apples, it's super uplifting and energizing. It's simple, but that's its charm.

I think it'd be interesting to compare it with Nina Rouge. They're very similar at the base, but the new one is sweeter and more sensual at the start, while Nina Rouge has a hint of raspberry tartness. To be honest, I wouldn't buy both, I'd choose one over the other – they're quite similar.

Performance

The sillage is impressive, lasting throughout the day.

Longevity is around 6 hours, and I can still smell it on my clothes until I wash them.

It's a scent that's perfect for everyday wear.

When, Where, and Who to Wear It

Nina Rouge Crush is a scent that's sure to put a smile on your face.

This scent is super cheerful and uplifting. It's become a classic apple scent, but it's deliciously sweet and universal. It's perfect for the office.

I wouldn't call it carefree, but it creates a sense of lightness and carefreeness. I loved it in the summer, and even in the heat, it didn't feel suffocating.

I don't see any age restrictions for it.

Nina Ricci Nina Rouge Crush is also a winner for me – it's light, delicious, and without a heavy base. It's the perfect spring-summer pick-me-up.

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