Narcisse Taiji

For me, this is a white-yellow floral, combined with a tiny bit fruity-pear-sweet, ginger-warm, wheat-agrestial and somehow 'wet', or perhaps 'lush' is a better word – ultimately in the category of floral, although far away from your typical floral. I don't really think 'green', but I can understand the reference somehow. I get the image of a city drying up from a heavy summer rain, and it's almost like you can feel it in your body how all of the trees and plants are nurturing from it. It's something melancholy about it, but also you can begin to see the light in between the clouds. Melancholy, but warm, and calming. I think the agrestial and the calming effect comes from the bran. It softens everything in the most beautiful way, and is also what makes it stand out. The sweetness from the pear is also what makes it characteristic. I think this is definitely niche. It's not for everyone, but if the profile is right for you, you will love it. I really wouldn't call this 'spicy' at all, far from it! Although, I understand how sensitive noses interpret it this way. I think it is the ginger that is giving off a sense of warmth. Leans a little bit feminine, but as a man, I just love to wear this for myself. It is very soft, friendly and kind. One of those perfumes that makes your whole day seem just a little more beautiful, and lift your spirits.

When first applied to the skin Narcisse Taiji seems almost animalic, with waves of patchouli and white flowers coming straight at you. But almost immediately it moderates itself into a perfect blend of notes, which feel fresh and very green with hints of spicy and warm ginger and musky sweet pear that never over extend themselves but work cooperatively together to create something beautiful. They’re a perfect framework for the florals, beginning with a lightly indolic and green tuberose that becomes almost soapy, and the narcissus which starts polleny sweet but ultimately ends up as a powdery skin smelling note. And then there’s the bran which adds a medium toned kind of carbohydrate laden doughy earthiness to the blend. It’s beautiful, it’s unisex, and it feels different to so many of the perfumes out there now which are starting to smell so similar to me. Narcisse Taiji released that happy rush of dopamine that happens when a perfume lover smells something not only good but also different. I could never be a true signature scent person, there’s too many I love, but for someone that wants that this would be absolutely perfect. It is suitable to be worn just about anywhere for any occasion and has moderate sillage and longevity.

The narcissus is lovely here. My skin seems to love narcissus; if it's in there anywhere it will steal as much attention as it can (I'm looking at you Fate). This isn't a terrible thing as I love the note; but as such I'm more accustomed to the slightly leather/pollen-y slightly stinky daffodil aspect. In this it's fresh and sweet; which is not what I expected from the brand copy. My only quibble is that it disappears in the dry down; perhaps it's still there but just buried in the sweet patchouli. I'm not a fan of de Marly in general so I can't speak to Safanad; but as much as I adore Bubbles' excellent taste and reading their reviews (and I do look them up all the time!!!) we have a little different noses; and for me the pear is definitely there, but not really a prominent element. However the sweet ginger patchouli base is agreeably very strong. There's something about it that reminds me of the dry down of my other Atelier Materi favorite, Peau D'Ambrette. I'm assuming it's the ginger as it's the only thing they share; but it definitely shares a "feeling" in the dry down. The sugary patchouli aspect is a bit ubiquitous (coromandel, muse, tyger by her side etc etc) but addictive enough for me still to grab it.

WOW! I found this fragrance because I thought it would be fun to find a fragrance with a note of hay for fall and landed on this one as the best option based on overall notes and previous reviews. I never expected to love this parfum as I do! I have worn this nearly every day since getting it and I already know I will always have a bottle in my collection. Even my boyfriend smelled it and immediately said "yep, this is like your best one" 😂 On to the actual reviewing lol.. When first spraying you definitely get the ginger front and center, but I can also appreciate the sweetness of the tuberose pulling it back from being too offensive. There is something soothing about Narcisse that a few other reviewers mentioned as well. This scent takes me to an artsy little boutique along the coast of California. Masterfully blended and I would say underrated offering from Atelier! A whiff of this is airy, yet a deep inhale is so lush! I just can't get enough. 😊 I can still smell this on clothing a couple days after spraying on them! On me, the scent fades away right around 8-9 hours, so there is some decent longevity here, but sillage is definitely intimate at this point.

This is absolutely captivating! I adore white floral notes in general so was excited to experience the interplay of tuberose and narcissus with the earthy notes of hay and bran plus that delightful twist of ginger. I blind ordered a travel size and it did NOT disappoint: the notes combine to create a gorgeous and quirky / playful yet mature fragrance, which lingered a surprisingly long time on me. It's unlike any other white floral in my collection and while I'd love to splurge on a full size bottle, there are a couple things holding me back: one, it's very expensive, a point I could better justify IF all these lovely notes projected a bit more. When I wear this I'm simultaneously exhilarated by the mesmerizing -- on the verge of masculine leaning -- earthy white floral, gingery scent bubble, yet frustrated I can't turn the dial up to 10 so I can share this with the world! I love Narcisse Taiji and will relish my time with the travel spray. When it runs out I will either have to pick up another travel or splurge on the bottle (and isn't that more cost effective in the end anyways? :-) )

I find this to be a highly underrated offering from Atelier Materi. See orpheusdream's review- They cover the actual scent quite well. The boutique where I purchased it was sold out of the more popular fragrances from the same house which is the only reason I even picked this one up off the shelf. It was enchantment at first sniff. Supremely blended, no one note takes center stage. Instead, it's harmoniously relaxed, and gives an overall impression of yellow floral/green freshness. Some days it makes me think of a fresh spa, others a crisp morning on a meadow or fresh laundry. It’s “high pitched” and airy with a breathiness to it. As someone who usually goes for something a little deeper with more woods, I’m shocked that this has become my favorite fragrances (of all time). It delights me every time I smell it. I think it’s entirely unisex.

This is gorgeous and well balanced. I am not sure if this is feminine enough for me being a true feminine fragrance lover, although the dry down is soooo beautiful on me. I am on the fence about purchasing a full bottle. I would adore this on a man as well. Classy, fresh and complex. I love the pear, narcissuso and ginger combination. Update: I purchased the full bottle. The powdery, spicy, fresh and slightly fruity presence is for the individual who cannot be compared to another.

I have come to love a powdery green - it is a classic scent profile but it’s so elegant. The pear is too loud initially but luckily fades into a powdery floral. I don’t smell the tuberose (wish I did) but there is a floral sweetness that is more like honeysuckle. If you like a soft green, unlike Chanel 19 or Bandit, along the lines of Hiram Green’s Arbole then this might be something to try.

By far my favorite from this house. It's gorgeous, elegant narcissus and it's true, resembles Unexpected Mona in a way, which makes me wonder how come no pineapple on the pyramid? Now, I love Unexpected Mona but this, my friends, is even better. I wish they had smaller bottles at a better price, I'd love to have it in my collection.

I’m a huge fan of this scent. This floral, green fragrance has been a favorite of mine this summer. I only have a sample of this that is quickly running out and will have to get my hands on a bottle soon. The narcissus and tuberose are the notes that stand out the strongest in my opinion.

I did the discovery set. This was my favorite. Pretty, a nice floral. Lasts and projects nicely. Mostly floral with the other notes well blended. Lightly ambery. This will be a full bottle for me.

This is a perfect blend of fresh floral and deeper notes, which doesn’t end up feeling too heavy. My idealized version of pachouli.

It's like a mix between Valiant by Boadicea the Victorious and Platinum Egoiste by Chanel. Really pleasant

On card this smells identical to Solo Vulcan by Loewe. I've yet to see if this holds on the skin too.

Almost gourmandish. Like a loaf of bread soaked in the smell of narcissus

Okay, new brand for me and one I've been chasing down the discovery set of for sometime but they've been sold out for the last 18 months or so. Anyway, finally got my hands on them and of the six offerings this was the first impression and I'm glad to say it left a really good one. I think it opens quite green, you definitely get the salty, waxy, wierdness of tuberose, this is undoubtedly a floral perfume but wasn't screaming narcisus on my first application on skin. However, as I sit here with it on the strip it smells SOOO much more like tuberose and narcissus, in a very fresh almost light, eculyptus/camphor way. The overarching element is of mown hay, and it's perfect for those who don't like florals to be too floral and heady, it grounds them, much it the way that Pisara of Dusita perfumes uses it. It's not that hay note you get with coumarin or tonka accords it's much more summery and the fact that bran is listed in the notes here is no surprise, I'm sure bran absolute is adding much of this hay flavour. It's clever, well crafted, feminine leaning for my sensibilities but a firm like and a really good opener, I'd happily wear it because it was even nicer on my skin last night when I tried it out but I ain't gonna be buying it, doesn't speak to me in that way.

Narcisse Taiji is one of those perfumes that totally surprises you 🌱✨ As someone who grew narcissus bulbs every winter for years, I’m super familiar with the scent of their flowers. With the name Narcisse Taiji, I was expecting narcissus to take center stage. Instead, this fragrance has a complex, green floral character where narcissus supports a leading cast of hay, tuberose, and ginger. Usually, tuberose is a wild stallion, bold and impossible to tame 🐎 But here, she's been gracefully reined in, still indolic and sweet but without the usual intensity. The hay note grounds the fragrance with a dry, green undercurrent, while ginger adds a warm, spicy nuance. Tuberose takes the lead in a floral dance, with narcissus following close behind. Together, they create a story that feels delicate and intentional. This wasn’t love at first sniff, but it’s really grown on me, and I appreciate the artistry. Narcisse Taiji is exactly why I try niche perfumes. It's beautiful, unique, and singular 💚

A few months ago I let go of a 95% full bottle of Safanad by Parfums de Marly. When I sprayed Narcisse Taiji, it’s the first thing I thought of, this is my old bottle of Safanad, reinterpreted. They are a little different—of course—but the similarities are profound: a fizzy soda opening, a sweet floral with a dominant pear. The flowers are different but it’s the exact same pear note. On my skin there’s more development than Safanad, with notes receding and allowing a more interesting transition to a ginger-floral-musk scent. Definitely Narcisse Taiji is a more complex commitment. And I know there is a good amount of synthetics in here because I changed clothes, slept for 7.5 hours, woke up and can still smell it. So incredible performance, and for that fact alone this is better buy than Safanad even though the retail cost is roughly the same. But just like Safanad, this is a like and not a love, and these days I only want to hang onto things I love.

Narcissus is an interesting note, one that can often be quite polarising for many people. Narcisse Taiji manages to capture the pure white sensuality of this flower, akin to jasmine, whilst also balancing it very nicely with an array of other complimentary notes. Most notably, I get a lot of juicy pear in the opening alongside the heady sweetness of tuberose. This sweetness is balanced very well with the dry earthiness of hay before settling into a base of patchouli. The scent itself isn’t massively complex but has two polarising personalities combined into one, created very smoothly. I would be surprised if real Narcissus absolute was used in here due to the obscene cost of the material, I imagine it’s a synthetic accord but still smells really nice. It feels more soapy and clean compared to real Narcissus, but that’s just my initial thoughts. Overall it’s a pleasant scent but not a love for me.

When I first sprayed this on paper, I thought 'wow, this is a pure yellow floral!' On my skin, it definitely still retains the yellow floral quality, but there is a sunscreeny and vegetal profile much more present than on paper. The patchouli, ginger, leather, and hay all give it a little warm but herbal spice in the same vein as ginger itself, but more nuanced and with none of those notes in particular overpowering the others. I think I smell the bran, and it feels like a sensible, solid base for everything else to sit on. It's floral, but not too heady. A little bit of green freshness, but not too much. It's a little retro and I like that quality in this. It's not exactly my style, but it's still very nice. If you like yellow florals and and want some dimension to your fragrance, definitely give this one a try. 7/10.