107 community ratings

Narcissus Orientalis

2018WomenClassic

8.4/ 10

Community score
107 ratings

Annette Neuffer Narcissus Orientalis is a floral, sweet oriental with a resinous, faintly animal warmth, leaning towards evenings and the cooler months.

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Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 96 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.8 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

96% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Galbanum

Red bitter orange

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Turkish rose otto

Egyptian orange blossom absolute

Osmanthus

Ragged lady

French narcissus absolute

Jasmine sambac

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Beeswax absolute Tonka bean Ambrette Siam benzoin

Hawaiian sandalwood

Cocoa Bourbon vanilla absolute

Tahitian vanilla absolute

Patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Oriental
Animal
Resinous

What does Narcissus Orientalis smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer well behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, while daily and office wear come last. Most see it as feminine, though some call it classic.

It opens with galbanum, red bitter orange and bergamot, a green, tart start. The heart is a floral blend of Turkish rose otto, orange blossom, osmanthus and narcissus. In the base, vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin and beeswax sweeten and soften it, while patchouli and cocoa add depth.