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Narcisse flower in perfume?

post #1 of 9
6/24/09 at 11:33pm
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I believe that narcisse flowers has one of the best smell for springtime (and cold summer too, as in my case).
I`d love to wear some cologne or perfume that is close to the scent of the flower. Bitter, green, fresh-flowery, and slightly indolic. Not loud is OK, but I seek for good longevity.

The problem is - Narcisse absolute has different smell - dusty and muted, not fresh and bloming.
I hope that amongst enlightened Basenoters there are some Narcisse-lovers who found his-hers Perfect Narcisse Flower in perfume. Please, share its name with me!

PS
So far I tried Je Reviens Worth, Christopher Brosius M2, Narcissus L`Artisan Parfumeur and Narcissus by Ombre de Flores FRESH. The last is most satisfying choice, but it is discontinued and is very fleeting.

Thanks in advance!!!
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post #2 of 9
6/25/09 at 12:08am
Chanel No 19? It has narcissus in there and sounds a bit like what you're after.
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post #3 of 9
6/25/09 at 12:41am
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Thanks for suggestion, tott

As far as I could recall, it is citrus-galbanum in start and powdery rose-iris in heart, with chypre sillage. And EDT was more cold glassy, while EDP was velvety...
I beware that it is not the thing I want from ideal narcisse.

Anyway, I`ll try it once again to prove it.
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post #4 of 9
6/25/09 at 1:35am
I know Santa Maria Novella makes a Narcissus soliflore scent (and also a triple extract if I'm right) but I never happened to smell it.
Btw, I really like the narcissus smell too and would really like to smell it as a main note in a scent. I know you like vol de nuit too and it has a nice jonquil note: too bad it doesn't last that much in the development.
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post #5 of 9
6/25/09 at 2:31am
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Originally Posted by Magnifiscent View Post

I know Santa Maria Novella makes a Narcissus soliflore scent (and also a triple extract if I'm right) but I never happened to smell it.
Btw, I really like the narcissus smell too and would really like to smell it as a main note in a scent. I know you like vol de nuit too and it has a nice jonquil note: too bad it doesn't last that much in the development.

Oh, Magnifiscent, thank you for reminding about Italian perfumery!
Santa Maria Novella with Narcissus soliflore sounds good - somehow I`ll get my hands on it (or someone will write ones impressions about it) while i`m not sure if it would be a real flower scent.
I`ve been in apothecary in Rome, and smelled a lot there (Nostalgia and Iris were added in my collection to Vetiver and Peau d`Espagne) but I do not remember the scent of it. Based on my impression of Iris triple extrait, Narcissus SMN could be more oriented onto narcissus absolute (than real flower scent) - but nose will tell the last word.

Yes, VdN has some dusty-green narcissus note, with powdery, balsam and animalic notes, and while I love the perfume (also I quite like Narcisse by L`Artisan), it is not the scent I`m looking for this time. Maybe vintage parfum has this note more pronounced? I do not know - my parfum is from 1992 year.

Btw, maybe you know any other Italian brands Narcisses? Il Profumo, Profumo di Firenze, Profumum, or other?
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post #6 of 9
6/25/09 at 8:16am
What about Parfums de Nicolai's Le Temps d'Une Fete?
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post #7 of 9
6/25/09 at 10:38pm
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Thanks, sofresh, I`ve never tried it.
Let`s believe I like it
Could you describe it - if you have a chance to try it on your skin?
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post #8 of 9
7/31/09 at 4:56am
I dont know but maybe ...


La Chasse Aux Papillones , Narcissus - Tuberose perfume ?

I think it containes notes of Narcissus but not shure ...


anyone can confirm ?


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post #9 of 9
7/31/09 at 5:43am
i have no idea how the flower smells...but i guess it smells like Carons Narcisse Noir...which is an extremely well made floral..
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