Luna

Luna, Nina Ricci's 2016 feminine by Christophe Raynaud and Marie Salamagne, is a sweet, slightly unusual gourmand. Sweet is the first description, with most wearers also calling it floral and citrusy and a third adding woody and musky.

Lime and tangerine open it with a bright citrus lift, joined by orange blossom for a fruity, floral start. The heart is where it becomes distinctive: immortelle, a dried-flower note that smells of maple syrup and curry at once, meets caramel and pear, so the sweetness is warm and slightly savoury rather than candied, with jasmine keeping it floral. The base is licorice for an aniseed shade, Madagascar vanilla for warmth and white musk for a clean finish.

Most wearers report moderate longevity, and the sillage is moderate for about half, with a minority finding it intimate. Autumn and winter lead the votes, and night is ahead of day, so it suits cool evenings and anyone who wants a gourmand with a little strangeness to it.

Luna — for women fragrance by Nina Ricci (released 2016). Top notes: Wild Berries, Orange Blossom, Tangerine, Lime. Heart notes: Caramel, Immortelle, Pear, Jasmine. Base notes: Madagascar Vanilla, Licorice, Sandalwood, White Musk. — Parfica open fragrance database