Narjis Rajani 2019

The sun is still low over the rooftops, the cold of the desert night has not yet disappeared.
A ray of light falls on a wash set on the bedside table, the aromas of sandalwood soap and a bouquet of flowers dance on a light breeze and fill the room with clear purity.

Narjis opens on a citrusy-tart note, with angelica forming an exciting counterpoint to orange and bergamot, like a delicate, transparent curtain through which a bouquet of flowers shimmers in a fine light. I imagine a few morning rays of sunshine in a bedchamber from the Arabian Nights. No heavy curtains, spices or fruit, but a mysterious, slightly soapy-floral scent, rather cool. The narcissus takes over the sceptre in a very exciting way, with ylang and osmanthus forming the frame. I attribute the soapy impression to musk and sandalwood, iris and vetiver then form a beautiful contrast in the base, which keeps the fragrance moving and prevents it from slipping into fluffiness. The citrusy impression also remains. But the star of the fragrance is the narcissus. I like it very much.
An unusual, beautiful fragrance that plays with contrasts, sometimes like a breath of fresh air, sometimes very subtly floral-powdery, but always a little tart, not too pleasing. Definitely not an "all-time favorite", but one that you have to get involved with.
Exciting.
I'm going to try this and Narcissus again in the spring.

Addendum: when I wear it "properly", I'll revise the rating upwards to 9... and would like to have it... I have to say it now, I think I smell extraordinarily good with it.

(with many thanks to Susan)