Fragonard is a company that I reviewed many times and which I’ve openly expressed my love for. Under the direction of the three Costa sisters - Agnès, Anne and Françoise - this Grasse perfumery has transformed from a simple tourist destination to a worldwide exporter. From their legendary Belle de Nuit through to the oud-sensation Secret Absolut, and not forgetting the much missed Tiarella, Fragonard produces beautiful fragrances that are a joy to wear. The female led company is also the perfect way to celebrate this week’s Intentional Women’s Day because, in a male dominated industry, they are a very powerful trio.
Fragonard launched their Flower of the Year series back in 2010 as a way of offering a collection of fragrances at an easily affordable price point. Under the ever-watchful eyes of the three sisters, quality was never compromised, and the series quickly became a firm favourite with their customers around the world. Mimosa was chosen to be the first flower in the limited edition range and was followed by Fleur d'Oranger, Violette, Muguet, Pois des Senteurs, Jasmine, Iris, Pivoine, Verveine, Lavender, Magnolia, Fleur de la Passion and last year’s Eglantine. However, 2023 sees Narcisse welcomed to the fragrant family.
Narcisse opens with a bright pairing of bergamot and tangerine, with the latter contributing a sweet edge to the citrus mix, before a hint of peppered rose starts to come through. This is joined by the greener petitgrain, so conjuring those first shoots, before the star ingredient shows itself. Karine’s narcissus note is more watery and delicate than other examples, with its animalic aspect kept low so you can enjoy the floral aspect to the full, and the use of jasmine in here gently boosts those white blooms. There’s a sunny honey accord that then appears, accompanied by a delicious blend of sandalwood and cedarwood, before a cushion of musk completes this romantic and bewitching fragrance.
Narcisse is available from the Fragonard website at fragonard.com priced at €20 for 50ml, and is also available as a soap and a diffuser. [Sample provided by Fragonard]
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