Narcisse Noir

Narcisse Noir by Caron is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 1911 in the luxury price tier. It opens with orange blossom and bergamot, moves into narcissus, jasmine and rose and dries down to sandalwood, white musk and vetiver. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.

Heart

Narcissus Green, hay-like and slightly animalic. Strange and beautiful.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.

Dry-down

Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.

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