Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps: released in 1948, warm spicy, floral and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps dupe we found is Prince Matchabelli Wind Song — 91% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $75 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince Matchabelli Wind Song | 91% | about $15* (−80%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette | 85% | about $35* (−53%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Tosca | 83% | about $15* (−80%) | 6h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Coty L'Aimant | 82% | about $20* (−73%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt | 80% | about $20* (−73%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the bright, soapy aldehydes and spicy carnation character of L'Air du Temps with a nostalgic, clean finish.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps, opens on Neroli and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 666 community ratings.
Shares the airy, green-floral elegance of L'Air du Temps, leaning slightly more herbal and woody in the dry-down.
It shares its woody, floral and powdery accords with Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 3,843 community ratings.
An old-school European classic featuring a bright aldehydic opening and a warm, spicy floral heart akin to L'Air du Temps.
It shares its aldehydic, white floral and woody accords with Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps, opens on Aldehydes, Bergamot and Neroli too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 319 community ratings.
A classic, budget-friendly blend of powdery aldehydes and soft florals reminiscent of L'Air du Temps' vintage charm.
It shares its woody, aldehydic and powdery accords with Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps, opens on Aldehydes, Neroli and Peach too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,060 community ratings.
Offers a similar powdery, carnation-heavy floral profile that captures the soft, comforting warmth of L'Air du Temps.
It shares its white floral, warm spicy and woody accords with Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 5,199 community ratings.
Prince Matchabelli Wind Song, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps.
Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps.
Prince Matchabelli Wind Song, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps itself sells from $30.09 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Prince Matchabelli Wind Song saves you about $90 a year against Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Guy Laroche Fidji Eau de Toilette comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.