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Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum — Caron

Parfum / Extrait from Caron.

At a glance

† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.

What it smells like†
Woody, Citrus, Green, Powdery, Musk, Spicy, Aromatic & herbal · Parfum / Extrait. The house lists Jonquil, Neroli Essence, Petitgrain Essence.
Performance
Reported long wear; reported to sit at arm's length. These are wearer reports from 3 venues.
Current formulation†
Reports differ on changes between bottles — The recorded house account identifies Jean Jacques's 2021 reconstruction of Narcisse Noir. Comparisons commonly describe a drier, cleaner, less animalic and more orange-blossom-led scent. Wearers disagree on the appeal and extent of the difference from earlier versions.
Evidence
Drawn from 32 independent reports across 3 venues.
From the house†
See it on Caron's site

Scent description (editorial impression)

Less animalic than older Narcisse Noir, wearers who compare the two often find: dry orange blossom and jonquil, a green, waxy narcissus, and sandalwood and vetiver beneath.

Drawn from 32 independent reports across 3 venues.

How we source this

Notes and fragrance details
House
Caron
Notes (as listed, untiered)
Jonquil, Neroli Essence, Petitgrain Essence, Orange Blossom Absolute, Orange Flower Water Absolute, Jasmine, Rose, Mysore Sandalwood Essence, Haitian Vetiver Essence, MusksNarcisse Noir (2021) Parfum — official product page
Why no pyramid
Caron lists the materials for the 2021 parfum without note tiers.Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum — official product page
Current formulation
Reports differ on changes between bottles — The recorded house account identifies Jean Jacques's 2021 reconstruction of Narcisse Noir. Comparisons commonly describe a drier, cleaner, less animalic and more orange-blossom-led scent. Wearers disagree on the appeal and extent of the difference from earlier versions.Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum — wearer reports on Basenotes
Concentration
Parfum / Extrait
Category
Luxury
Scent families (Scentorian)
Woody, Citrus, Green, Powdery, Musk, Spicy, Aromatic & herbal

Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.

Questions and answers

What does Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum smell like?

Less animalic than older Narcisse Noir, wearers who compare the two often find: dry orange blossom and jonquil, a green, waxy narcissus, and sandalwood and vetiver beneath.

Drawn from 32 independent reports across 3 venues.

About our sources.

What are the notes in Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum?

Caron publishes a note list for Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum without tiers.

  • Notes (as listed, untiered): Jonquil, Neroli Essence, Petitgrain Essence, Orange Blossom Absolute, Orange Flower Water Absolute, Jasmine, Rose, Mysore Sandalwood Essence, Haitian Vetiver Essence, Musks
  • Why no pyramid: Caron lists the materials for the 2021 parfum without note tiers.

Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.

Browse other fragrances by these notes: Jasmine, Musk, Neroli, Orange blossom, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver.

How long does Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum last, and how strong is it?

Reported long wear; reported to sit at arm's length. These are wearer reports from 3 venues.

Twenty of 32 counted reports describe more than seven hours of wear. Several critical reviews still describe strong persistence.

Your experience may vary with the amount applied, the weather and your skin. How we assess wearer reports.

Has Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?

Reports disagree about the extent or effects of changes to Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum.

The recorded house account identifies Jean Jacques's 2021 reconstruction of Narcisse Noir. Comparisons commonly describe a drier, cleaner, less animalic and more orange-blossom-led scent. Wearers disagree on the appeal and extent of the difference from earlier versions.

Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.

How can I tell whether a bottle of Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum is the current formulation?

A batch code alone does not tell you which formula is in a bottle.

To check a particular bottle, ask Caron or the retailer about its batch code. Owners' side-by-side comparisons are not confirmation from the house.

What does the concentration label on Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum mean?

Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum is sold as Parfum / Extrait, a label generally used for a concentrated fragrance.

No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.

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What fragrance family is Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum?

We file Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum under Woody, Citrus, Green, Powdery, Musk, Spicy and Aromatic & herbal.

These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Caron may describe it differently. Browse by family.

How does Scentorian know this about Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum?

Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Caron, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.

Drawn from 32 independent reports across 3 venues.

How we source · Editorial policy

Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum is filed under

Woody

Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.

Citrus

Scents of citrus peel and juice, such as bergamot, lemon and grapefruit.

Green

Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.

Powdery

A powder-like character, often associated with iris, violet or musk notes.

Musk

Musky notes with soft, powdery, clean or animalic facets, depending on the composition.

Spicy

Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.

Sources

  1. Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum — official product page — Caron
  2. Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum — wearer reports on Basenotes — Basenotes, read in aggregate
  3. Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum — wearer reports on Fragrantica — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
  4. Narcisse Noir (2021) Parfum — wearer reports on Parfumo — Parfumo, read in aggregate