Nina Ricci perfume launch

Parnell Gallery was host to the fragrance launch of Ricci Ricci, a fresh floral perfume with signature pink bow from fashion house Nina Ricci.

Guests sampled the top, middle and base notes from cards to experience the ingredients that make up this sensual perfume with a central component of belle de nuit, a flower that blooms at night. The top notes are rhubarb zest and bergamot, the additional florals are Indian tuberose and centifolia rose, and the base notes are patchouli and sandalwood.

The fragrance is represented by spokesmodel Jessica Stam in the TVC as their mischievious heroine in cat ears who flirts with a man on a Parisian rooftop only to disappear with a flick of her ribbon tail. The ribbon "symbolises the magical powers of the heroine, with the ability to spread beauty and positivity, to inspire creativity and evoke a sense of play."

Below: guests sniff the top notes in front of a classic French Nina Ricci fashion poster

Amy Houlihan - Beauty Editor at Woman's Day



BDM Grange's Melinda Jones wears a jacket in Nina Ricci pink, in front of a vintage fashion poster

Below: the pretty-in-pink bottles featuring the signature Nina Ricci bow as a stopper.



BDM Grange's Megan Walker presents the fragrance launch.



The Parnell Gallery was festooned with fuschia ribbons like fairground bunting

NZ Weddings Editor Melissa Gardi and Beauty Editor of Girlfriend, Pamela Marker.



Mixitup.co.nz Editor Christine Young and thread.co.nz Editor Megan Robinson having a drink at the launch


 


Melinda Jones and Jane Hitchfield from RadioWorks.



Ricci Ricci is available from October 2009 and retails for $89.00 for 30ml, $119.00 for 50ml, and $149.00 for 80ml EDP spray, and $45.00 for 200ml body lotion.

Photos: Kevin Robinson, October 2009