Narcissus

Narcissus fragrance is derived from species such as Narcissus poeticus and jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla), bulbous flowering plants native to the meadows and rocky hillsides of southern Europe and North Africa. The extraction of narcissus absolute is a painstaking process requiring solvent extraction of the delicate flowers, yielding a rich, semi-solid material in very small quantities. This rarity, combined with its extraordinary aromatic character, makes narcissus one of the most coveted ingredients in haute perfumery. The scent of narcissus is intensely heady and green-floral, with a compelling complexity that mingles fresh greenness, honey, a subtle rubbery-medicinal quality, and a deep sweetness that borders on narcotic. There is something simultaneously natural and unsettling about narcissus — its beauty is laced with a wild, almost hypnotic edge that has captivated perfumers for generations. On skin, it evolves beautifully, revealing new facets of warmth and florality as it dries. Narcissus is a signature ingredient in chypre and green floral compositions, lending them an unmistakable depth and naturalistic complexity. It blends magnificently with iris, oakmoss, violet, and woody notes. At Fragrenza, our Narcissus collection celebrates this rare and captivating floral through expertly crafted fragrance dupes that honour its intoxicating spirit while keeping luxury accessible.

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Jasmine153 Musk124 Bergamot114 Sandalwood110 Amber109 Rose85 Vetiver77 Patchouli75 Vanilla73 Orange blossom70 Tuberose63 iris57

Fragrances featuring this note

Narcissus

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Fragrances featuring this note

As top note

POEME

EAU FRAICHE

CATALYST

Elixir

Lamplight Penance AFTERSHAVE

Lamplight Penance PARFUM EXTRAIT

Oh la la

Veneno

Perfect

Thumbsucker

X Neroli

Tempel

As heart note

Alizarin Penhaligon's Eau de Parfum

Eau de Narcisse Bleu Hermès

Jardins de Bagatelle

Le Classique Airlines Edition 2020 Jean-Paul

D'ETE

QUELQUES FLEURS

CLIMAT

SO DE LA RENTA

Sparkling White Diamonds

Vendetta

FOREVER

1981 Indigo

As base note

Hermès H24 Eau de Toilette

Eau de L.12.12 pour Lui French Panache

J.R. J'ai l'air de ce que je suis.