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Almost a year ago, when I rediscovered my love for fragrances after a long abstinence, I shockingly fell in love with the red Narciso, which was included as a large sample with an order. I was fascinated by this seductive powdery musk scent and soon ordered it; shortly after, Musc Noir, Pure Musc, and For Her EdT followed. I liked these at first, but after wearing them for a while, I found the musk too oppressive, loud, and artificial. The For Her EdT even gave me severe headaches and nausea. So these fragrances moved out again, and I was satisfied with Narciso for the time being. That wasn’t a problem, as I had the wonderful "Red."

Now I kept reading about the "For Her EdP," that it was softer and quieter than the sister in the black garment. I remained skeptical and continued to ignore it. The encounter with the "black sister" was still too shocking in my memory. One must give the Narciso fragrances credit - they certainly leave no one indifferent. Whether in a positive or negative sense.

But the scent wouldn’t let go, it kept popping up. During a city stroll, curiosity finally won, and I sprayed it on - first on my wrist, as that can be quickly washed off if necessary. But what was that? A wonderfully powdery soft scent cloud rose to my nose. Generously, I also sprayed it on my neck and left the store grinning. I walked on cloud nine and was smitten - this is it! This is MY scent!

The fragrance opens with an intense floral, slightly sparkling note that lasts about half an hour on me. I can’t pinpoint exact scent notes; everything is beautifully blended and softened together. Then this irresistible subtle powderiness develops, which defines the scent, paired with the most beautiful musk. Not a dry vintage powder, but a very modern, youthful, and wearable interpretation. Fresh and well-groomed, very very feminine, and subtly incredibly sexy and alluring. The musk here, unlike in the EdT, doesn’t come in with a sledgehammer but forms a wonderful symbiosis with the flowers, doesn’t scream "here I am," but holds back elegantly. But it stays. And stays. And stays. I am head over heels in love. I want to snuggle into it, bathe in it, be with it forever.

After testing over 300 fragrances, most of them this year, I have smelled many things that I liked, even things that "flashed" me, as they say in modern language. But there was none that struck my heart so much that I can say, "Yes, this is how I want to smell. This is completely me."

With Narciso For Her EdP, Kurkdjian has truly created a masterpiece in my eyes. A sensually feminine fragrance that caresses delicate women for every occasion and throughout the year.

Since I love rose fragrances very much - my long-time signature scent was Bulgari's “Rose Essentielle,” I am always on the lookout for more beautiful rose scents. Unfortunately, Bulgari is no longer produced, so it was time for me to look elsewhere. Here in the community, when searching for beautiful floral scents, one cannot overlook “Florabotanica.”

The opinions here intrigued me, so I took the plunge and made a blind purchase - I had already had good experiences with this fragrance house with my Balenciaga Paris blind buy.
The first test on my wrist admittedly elicited nothing more than a shrug; I thought it was somehow a typical freshie. Something in it bothered me. The bottle disappeared into the cupboard for a few days, then I dared a “full body” test, sprayed myself generously, and went to work.

And on that day, I fell in love with the scent. I began to understand why it is often described as extraordinary. Images of a spring morning formed in my mind. Spring, not summer. The air is still fresh; it rained during the night. The moisture still lingers on the grass and flowers, slowly evaporating in the rising sun. A wonderful blend of various flowers and herbs fills the air. Clear, pure, and bright. Radiant, but never loud.

Florabotanica is not a typical pure rose scent for me. I perceive so much more, but I cannot exactly pinpoint it. I have never smelled mint and caladium leaf in perfumes before. They probably give the fragrance that fine, green-spicy touch. The scent is very well balanced; nothing stands out. The opening is pleasantly refreshing and somehow “moist,” soon transforming into a very beautiful unsweet freshness that reminds me of freshly washed laundry drying outside in the garden. But with that certain something. Hard to describe, but definitely special. I know no other scent that resembles this. In the drydown, I perceive a subtle, noble soapiness.

Time and again, a wonderful waft of this scent surrounds me on that day, bringing a small smile to my face. It lasts well through a workday, remains easily perceivable, and even lingers on my clothes for a few days without becoming unpleasant.

Florabotanica is truly a gem among floral freshies, and I am heartbroken that it has been discontinued. Just when you fall hopelessly in love…