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Fleur Narcotique 2013 Eau de Parfum

Fleur Narcotique (Eau de Parfum) by Ex Nihilo
Bottle Design Carré Basset
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7.8 / 10 358 Ratings
A popular perfume by Ex Nihilo for women and men, released in 2013. The scent is floral-fruity. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral
Fruity
Fresh
Sweet
Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LycheeLychee BergamotBergamot PeachPeach
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Orange blossomOrange blossom JasmineJasmine PeonyPeony
Base Notes Base Notes
MuskMusk Woody notesWoody notes MossMoss

Perfumers

Ratings
Scent
7.8358 Ratings
Longevity
7.5309 Ratings
Sillage
7.1303 Ratings
Bottle
8.1280 Ratings
Value for money
6.1176 Ratings
Submitted by Apicius, last update on 09/13/2024.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Initiale" collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
Fleur Narcotique (Extrait de Parfum) by Ex Nihilo
Fleur Narcotique Extrait de Parfum
Levant (Eau de Parfum) by Ormonde Jayne
Levant Eau de Parfum
Azora by Attar Collection
Azora
Ciel Magnolia by Kenzo
Ciel Magnolia
La Fleur Bouquet by Afnan Perfumes
La Fleur Bouquet
Fleur Narcotique Signature Musc by Ex Nihilo
Fleur Narcotique Signature Musc

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MRothMRoth 7 years ago
8
Bottle
6
Sillage
8
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Consumer: "I love fruity floral celeb scents, but I also want to feel fancy."
Ex Nihilo: "Say no more."
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PBullFriendPBullFriend 4 years ago
8
Scent
No white florals for me. This would be so lively & elegant on one who wears them well! (Orange blossom's VERY prominent but well-blended.)
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KuraiKurai 1 year ago
6
Sillage
6
Longevity
7
Scent
This lychee and sweet-fresh blossoms scent is far too cute and harmless for me. Wearing this makes me feel like a wolf in sheep's clothing
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TheLoreleiTheLorelei 4 years ago
8
Bottle
8
Sillage
10
Longevity
9.5
Scent
My sample “woke up” after a week. There’s a tart but soft floral darkness...and sometimes clean linen. Inexplicable and addictive.
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ParfumnoobParfumnoob 9 months ago
10
Bottle
9
Sillage
9
Longevity
10
Scent
Ethereal, beautiful, unforgettable. Makes me think of a fairy princess or Galadriel and Arwen (Lord of The Rings). Holy grail material.
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NicheOnlyNicheOnly 1 year ago
7
Bottle
6
Sillage
8
Longevity
8
Scent
Opens w/ a fruity pop, dries fresh-white floral w/ moderate fruity & musky tones. Definitely feminine, needs heat to perform, spring-summer.
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ShemsmellerShemsmeller 1 year ago
8
Bottle
9
Sillage
9
Longevity
8
Scent
Voila un très bon parfum de exnihilo,un mélange de rose et fruits savamment travaillé ,léger et raffine ,un.must have
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ScentedNekoScentedNeko 2 years ago
10
Bottle
9
Sillage
8
Longevity
8.5
Scent
Strong and sweet musky floral. Very pleasant and easy to wear, also a compliment getter.
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JenevieveJenevieve 2 months ago
8
Bottle
3
Scent
I tried so hard to love this, but sadly, it’s an ordinary, synthetic, screechy and girly fragrance that induces headaches for me…
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PurpleKatPurpleKat 2 months ago
7
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
5
Scent
I can see why others will like this, it's kinda like a softer version of Delina. Sadly all I get is musky-sour peony.
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7 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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SchaumB

10 Reviews
SchaumB
SchaumB
Helpful Review 5  
Modern Classic
Stunning fragrance. The notes blend effortlessly with each other. After the initial spray onto the skin you detect the floral notes quite clearly however after a few moments these subside a little to blend perfectly with the fruity notes, not sweet they just enhance the overall composition.

The heart notes blend perfectly with the base notes after a fairly short time leaving you with the most fantastic floral/fruit fragrance throughout, not too weak not to strong Just the most perfect sophisticated scent that can easily be worn by both sexes anytime and for almost any occasion.

Definitely a winner from Ex Nihilo. I would highly recommend anyone giving this a try. Recently purchased a 100ml bottle, it's addictive!
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8
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7
Sillage
8
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Emreeryilmaz

38 Reviews
Emreeryilmaz
Emreeryilmaz
2  
This fragrance is a highly synthetic sterile fragrance.
This fragrance is a highly synthetic sterile fragrance. White colors come to mind in my mind. The fragrance smells like bar soap made from old white rose. Yes it literally smells like soap.

It is a very herbal fragrance. Definitely not a floral scent. It is more reminiscent of chemically sterilized materials. It leaves a very light sugary trace.

It stays on the skin for up to 4 hours. Lasts longer than 8 hours on fabric. The spread rate decreases to less than half a meter after 4 hours. A scent reminiscent of a white rose remains.

It is a unisex fragrance in my opinion. It seems to suit all ages and all seasons.
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DogiCoco

412 Reviews
DogiCoco
DogiCoco
2  
Freshly showered, otherwordly floral citrus soda
My hopes for Fleur Narcotique weren't especially high because I had already tried Attar Collection Azora and PdM Valaya before, which are both often considered similar to Fleur Narcotique, and both didn't impress me.
But in this case I think the original version is superior and I'm very glad I finally tried it!

First of all, let's address the main criticism this scent gets: Yes, it definitely comes across as synthetic. It's a very clean and modern scent, and it doesn't smell like realistically like any flower that exists in nature. If you want natural, this isn't the right perfume for you. But if you like more abstract florals and fragrances that make you feel freshly showered all day, this is it.
It's radiant and even a bit bracing, but not scratchy or harsh.

The opening is quite fruity with the peach and citruses for a moment, and I honestly think it would be even better if the sweetness would be toned down by 10-20%, but that's nitpicky, as the scent turns more floral quickly anyways. It's very sparkling, like a soda. Imagine opening a bottle of ice-cold sprite on a hot day, but most of the sugar is replaced with a floral aroma. Peony and orange blossom are equally noticeable, blended with laundry musks, fizzy fruits and a hint of creamy jasmine. It's just so clean and pretty and it stays that way for many hours.

To me this is purely a scent for the warmer seasons. It has a coldness that wouldn't work for me in winter, when I usually crave gourmands and ambery scents. But Fleur Narcotique is not the average summer freshie, it's way more intense and attention-grabbing than that. I like it very much. If I find a cheaper alternative or something that is a bit more rounded out for the first 30 minutes, I'll get that, otherwise I might add this to my wish list.

For the two fragrances I mentioned in the first paragraph, Valaya is much harsher and more peppery, while Azora is pretty close to Fleur Narcotique, but with a warm fruity undertone that I don't love, and maybe a little less fine-tuned.
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7
Bottle
7
Sillage
7
Longevity
8.5
Scent
DonJuanDeCat

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DonJuanDeCat
DonJuanDeCat
Top Review 56  
One of those scents where you could become a scent fetishist..
Hello you dear fragrances! I greet you, like every evening also, and imagine you immediately a new smell... just like every evening also :D
Today we are talking about the Ex Nihilo brand, a French "perfumery" that, according to its own statement, wants to stand out from all the mainstream fragrances, but also stereotypical luxury products. Therefore they also have their own ideas of luxury fragrances, which they want to express their creativity with the help of the most valuable raw materials.

Well, many manufacturers write something like that when they produce fragrances, and to be honest all these manufacturer descriptions sound too worn and boring by now, so you could almost twist your eyes while reading them, but as long as the fragrances smell good, I don't mind. Therefore I also ignore the statement that this fragrance, that is "Fleur Narcotique" for the "cultivated and seductive woman" is... mrhhmmm... :DD

Anyway, I'm just assuming that you ladies are reasonably cultured (and that's despite the fact that you sometimes have a really cruel taste of scent... how else do you explain the popularity of scents like Tom Ford's Black Orchid? :DD Yes yes, I take Black Orchid far too often as an example for death scents, but damn, who has once sniffed at it without damaging his olfactory bulb forever, knows what I'm talking about... :D). But you should have tried the scent here... it smells really good!

The fragrance:
Wow, the mix of sweet jasmine and great neroli smells really great and very tasty at the beginning. Rose fragrances are quickly added, but remain in the background for now. I do not notice the lychees and peaches indicated, since the jasmine and the neroli seem to cover them with their intense scents.
A little later you smell the musk. The fragrance is therefore still nice and sweet, but all this without crushing or appearing sticky because of the many sweetnesses. Gradually it also becomes powdery, which I like well, because with powdery notes a fragrance for me simply more gentle, more beautiful and also more sexy smells.
A little later, the fragrance still smells powdery, sweetish, of neroli and still has light fruity notes in the background, which, however, cannot be determined any further.
In the base, the fragrance is actually only powdery-sweetish, which of course smells very nice. There is still musk in it, but due to the powdery notes the sweetness seems like vanilla to me, even if it should not be indicated here.

The Sillage and the shelf life:
I like the Sillage. Not excessively strong, but intense enough to be enveloped in a nice fragrance that many would need to smell good. The shelf life is also quite okay with its six to seven hours.

The bottle:
The bottle is rectangular (or octagonal) and filled with yellowish scented liquid. On the front you can see the brand logo in gold and the name of the fragrance in blue in a small box. The gold-plated lid is cylindrical and patterned with oblique lines, with the brand logo engraved on its top. All in all a simple bottle typical for niche fragrances, but with a nice lid.

Okay okay, I have to admit one thing right now: The text with the line "... a scent for the seductive woman..." can be underlined here. Even if this is true for at least 19820 fragrances (I really counted it!!) ... well, I didn't expect you to believe me anyway, but I bet so many fragrances actually smell sexy...!), so this fragrance is actually seductive. Anyway, in my opinion.

He smells sweet, powdery, soft, sexy,... well,... just like you would imagine the smell of a woman (as a guy). And where you couldn't stop sniffing at the lady until she chases you away with the words, "Have you got a sniff fetish, moron, or what?"
*sigh* But it's just that this fragrance smells really great.
It could best be used in spring and autumn, especially as a fragrance. As I wrote at the beginning, this fragrance smells so great that you really should have tested it!

And with that I am finished for tonight once again and wish you all a nice evening :)
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10
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10
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Eli78

4 Reviews
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Eli78
Eli78
Less helpful Review 19  
My darling
That scent made me fall in love with it instantly. It's fruity, floral, woody and a little powdery. I can clearly smell the lychee, which I find fantastic here. Always get compliments when I
Fleur narcotique!
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