Narcisse Noir (1911) Caron

For Women

Parfum

Year: 1911

Narcisse Noir (1911) by Caron is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women.

Best match: Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel: Excellent longevity with Strong sillage
Signature profile: white floral, citrus, woody with Narcissus, African Orange Flower, Jasmine

white floral citrus woody

The first impression

Narcisse Noir (1911) by Caron is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Narcisse Noir (1911) was launched in 1911. The nose behind this fragrance is Ernest Daltroff. Top notes are Narcissus and African Orange Flower; middle notes are Jasmine, Orange and Tincture of Rose; base notes are Sandalwood, Vetyver and Musk.

What shapes the scent

white floral 100%

citrus 85%

woody 70%

yellow floral 60%

aromatic 50%

green 40%

powdery 35%

sweet 30%

musky 25%

The perfumer behind it

Ernest Daltroff

Ernest Daltroff was a pioneering perfumer and the founder of Caron, where he created classics like Bellodgia, En Avion, and Fleurs de Rocaille. His fragrances are known for their rich, floral compositions and innovative use of ingredients. Daltroff's legacy includes a distinctive style that has influenced perfumery for decades.

Notes pyramid

Narcissus

African Orange Flower

Jasmine

Orange

Tincture of Rose

Sandalwood

Vetyver

Musk

The mood it creates

At a glance

The Mystic archetype

Intuition, depth, and inward gravity

Narcisse Noir is the Mystic incarnate-a fragrance that dwells in the liminal space between shadow and revelation.
Style: They dress like a pre-Raphaelite muse crossed with a 1920s séance hostess.
Values: They worship at the altar of paradox.
Social life: They draw seekers and skeptics alike.

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The Mystic Archetype: Portrait of Narcisse Noir (1911) Caron

Essence

Narcisse Noir is the Mystic incarnate-a fragrance that dwells in the liminal space between shadow and revelation. Its narcotic narcissus and orange blossom suggest trance-like devotion, while the sandalwood and vetiver base grounds its mysticism in the body. This is a scent for those who seek the divine in darkness, who understand ecstasy as a form of knowledge.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress like a pre-Raphaelite muse crossed with a 1920s séance hostess. Velvet drapes their shoulders; jet beads catch the candlelight. The jasmine and rose notes translate to fabrics that sigh when they move, while the musk and citrus hint at skin left deliberately bare.

Philosophy & Values

They worship at the altar of paradox. The orange flower's sweetness against the vetiver's austerity reflects their belief that truth is found in contradiction. For them, perfume is a sacrament-a way to transcend the material without denying its pleasures.

Relationships

They draw seekers and skeptics alike. Lovers are either initiates or heretics; there is no middle ground. The tincture of rose in the heart note suggests a capacity for tenderness, but the narcotic top notes warn of obsession's pull.

Lifestyle

Midnight is their hour. They might keep a tarot deck in their purse or a vial of absinthe in their desk. The scent's strong sillage ensures their presence lingers like a prophecy, long after they've left the room.

Shadow

Their allure can become a prison. The narcissus-named for the myth of drowning in one's reflection-hints at solipsism. The Mystic must remember that enlightenment is worthless if it cannot be shared.

Conclusion

Narcisse Noir is a whispered incantation. It suits those who wear their strangeness as a crown, for whom beauty is always a little dangerous.

Narcisse Noir (1911) Caron

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The first impression

What shapes the scent