Le Beau Narcisse Jean Paul Gaultier 2026

With Narcisse, I somehow can't quite warm up, even though I actually like the scent.

In terms of quality, there is little for me to criticize. It feels cleanly composed, pleasant, and overall quite high-quality. However, I perceive it as distinctly more feminine than masculine. This doesn't make it worse, but it's something that I notice repeatedly while wearing it.

Maybe I'm just imagining it, but every now and then I actually had to think of YSL MYSLF. Not because the scents smell alike, but rather because of this modern, pleasing, and somewhat softer aura.

The more often I wore Narcisse, the more I felt that it leans towards an elegant unisex fragrance. Those who prefer a distinctly masculine, spicy, or dark scent might find something lacking here.

Still, for me, it is a good fragrance that I enjoy wearing. It is pleasant, uncomplicated, and will likely appeal to many people. I just personally would have wished for a bit more edges and character and a bit more masculinity.