L'Artisan Parfumeur is releasing a second fragrance in its vintage collection, Fleur de Narcisse. Just like the lovely Fleur d'Oranger was composed out of flowers from the Vergers de Nabeul, Fleur de Narcisse is using the narcissus from the Volcanoes of Lozère. The scent of Narcissus Poeticus is intoxicating and magical, combining the rich verdancy of hyacinth and the warm sweetness of hay.
The press release describes Fleur de Narcisse in the following manner, "The fragrance opens on a top note of grassy green freshness, with accents of the country and wildflowers, and nuances of blackcurrant bud and freshly cut hay. The sensuality is ambiguous, nearly as masculine as feminine, evoking the powdery scents of mimosa and iris, and finally losing itself in the honey-like sweetness of sublime blond tobacco and the bewitching notes of moss and leather."
Fleur de Narcisse will be released as a limited edition (3000 flacons), $295 for 100ml. It will be available in November from L’Artisan Parfumeur Soho, Henri Bendel, and Madison Avenue boutiques, select retailers, and L'Artisan Parfumeur. (information via press release)
Oh, no! Why hay? I'm powerless when faced w/ that long string of expletives deleted note. Puts first penny in special Fleur de Narcisse piggy bank...at least I have a few months warning to build up funds.
Posted by: Elle | August 04, 2006 at 12:54
Yikes about the price!!! It sounds so gorgeous though! I can't wait to try(buy) this Victoria! Thank you for the news.
Posted by: Christina H. | August 04, 2006 at 13:26
This sounds delicious and I sincerely hope it isn't! !! $295, but that's all right. I'll wait until I'm in Paris in October and then I can pay more for it! !!
Posted by: Laura | August 04, 2006 at 13:31
Oh, maybe it won't be availabe in Paree in October. That will be even better!
Posted by: Laura | August 04, 2006 at 13:33
This sounds amazing, and so does the price! I thought $250. was pricey for the first vintage release. I guess it just wasn't enough for them, so they raised it. :):)
Hugs!
Posted by: violetnoir | August 04, 2006 at 16:58
This is very intriguing, especially the "bewitching note" part. I can't wait to try it. Thank you for the info.
Kaori
Posted by: k-amber | August 04, 2006 at 20:56
The sound you just heard is my wallet and credit cards all crying out in unison - there has been a terrible disturbance in the Force. :-D
Must. Have. This!
Posted by: portlandia | August 05, 2006 at 02:24
Elle, yes, at least, there is time to start saving!
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 08, 2006 at 14:01
Christina, the price is steep, but I already suspected that it was going to be higher than that of Fleur d'Oranger. Narcissus absolute is rather expensive.
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 08, 2006 at 14:02
L, ah, the joys of weak dollar... I am curious to try it.
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 08, 2006 at 14:03
L, I know what you mean!
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 08, 2006 at 14:03
R, yes, the price is very high. Let's see what the fragrance is going to be like.
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 08, 2006 at 14:04
Kaori, my pleasure to share. The bewitching part certainly sounds great.
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 08, 2006 at 14:04
D, I think that I heard it too!
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 08, 2006 at 14:05
Simply dreadful-
We will all have to sample it, nothing else to be done...
But, Glory!
The expense!!!
Criminal...[pant, pant]
I'm not certain whether to bless or condemn you for your lovely review-
Who can resist your prose?
Posted by: chaya ruchama | August 12, 2006 at 19:22
Chaya, do not blame me! In this case, I only bring the news. :) I have not even tried it yet, so I have no idea what it is like.
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 12, 2006 at 23:26
Dear V-
Surely you know that I jest!
I simply lament my own human failings...
Posted by: chaya ruchama | August 13, 2006 at 07:32
Chaya, I know. :) I am also looking forward to trying it.
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 14, 2006 at 11:08
I am really interested in this one, embarrassing as that is ...
Posted by: Campaspe | August 15, 2006 at 22:17
F, narcissus is such a tricky note, yet this one seems fascinating.
Posted by: BoisdeJasmin | August 18, 2006 at 19:09