Costume National J Costume National

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2019

At a glance

Is Costume National J Costume National worth trying?

Costume National J by CoSTUME NATIONAL is a Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Casual wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
citrus, white floral, floral with Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Lime

The first impression

Costume National J by CoSTUME NATIONAL is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Costume National J was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Fanny Bal. Top notes are Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Lime; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Cherry Blossom and Rose; base notes are Rice, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Moss.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
white floral 85%
floral 70%
fresh 60%
woody 50%
sweet 40%

The perfumer behind it

Fanny Bal

Fanny Bal

Fanny Bal is a perfumer who has contributed to multiple brands, including 4711 and Al-Jazeera Perfumes. For 4711, she created Acqua Colonia Intense Pure Breeze Of Himalaya and Peony & Sandalwood. For Al-Jazeera Perfumes, she composed 97 Élysées, Carnaval, Coup Du Monde, Damascus Musk, London, and Marbella, showcasing her ability to craft both fresh and opulent scents.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Neroli Neroli
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange
Lime Lime

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Orange Blossom Orange Blossom
Cherry Blossom Cherry Blossom
Rose Rose

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Rice Rice
Cedar Cedar
Cashmere Wood Cashmere Wood
Moss Moss

The mood it creates

The Explorer Archetype: Portrait of Costume National J Costume National

Essence

Costume National J captures the Explorer's spirit with its bright citrus top notes and unexpected rice-cashmere wood base. It’s for those who see life as a series of open roads, where even familiar places hold new angles. The fragrance balances freshness with depth, mirroring the Explorer’s dual love of spontaneity and reflection.

Style & Aesthetic

They wear linen shirts that wrinkle beautifully and boots made for wandering. Their look is effortlessly layered-a silk scarf tossed over a vintage tee, sunglasses perched atop a sun-bleached braid. Their home is filled with textiles and objects collected from ports of call.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the transformative power of movement. Routine is the enemy; curiosity the compass. Values center on adaptability, cultural exchange, and finding poetry in train stations at dawn.

Relationships

They connect deeply but temporarily, leaving traces like the orange blossom heart of this scent. Friends know them as the one who sends postcards from unexpected places. Lovers are drawn to their restlessness but rarely tame it.

Lifestyle

Mornings might find them sketching in a café or bargaining at a flea market. They prefer overnight trains to planes, always with a notebook and a well-thumbed novel. Their calendar is more suggestions than commitments.

Shadow

Their freedom can become rootlessness; their adaptability a fear of permanence. The mossy base notes ground this fragrance-and hint at the Explorer’s unspoken longing for a harbor.

Conclusion

Costume National J is the scent of a passport stamped with ink smudges, of sunlight through train windows. It invites you to follow the neroli trail, knowing the destination matters less than the going itself.