Narciso Rodriguez For Her by Narciso Rodriguez

If you want to be labelled nostalgic and looked at with that reverential fear of ‘who let Grandma out?’, here is the perfect fragrance. All the luxury of smelling like history, but without the grace of being remembered.

Literally, a bath of musk. I have other fragrances I like that contain musk in their composition, but in just the right measure. Here, I only perceive musk and a hint of acidic bergamot. A debut and a farewell.

I met the EDP brother through my aunt when I was 14; every time I greeted her when she returned from work, I fell in love with the smell she had. At 14, I already knew that when I grew up, I would buy a Narciso Rodriguez, a madwoman. A few years ago, a perfumer gave me a sample of this EDT and it ended up convincing me more. For me, if elegance, sensuality, and mystery had a scent, it would be this perfume; you can feel the quality the brand handles in the first spray. I love it forever.

I gave it to my mother years ago and she loved it. Since then, it’s her go-to perfume; every time she wears it, she receives a compliment. You must know that it’s a fragrance where musk predominates, besides a musk that is neither discreet nor precisely soft, it has body and trail, as well as good longevity. As it dries down, the other notes become noticeable; specifically, I notice the amber and vetiver, I don’t manage to perceive the osmanthus, I suppose due to lack of experience. For this reason, I think it’s more suitable for autumn and winter. It gives a sensation of warmth and cleanliness, of purity. It has a touch of elegance, sensuality, and class; the quality of its ingredients is noticeable. Without a doubt, it’s a lovely perfume.

NR perfumes really get me. This fragrance is exquisite and unique. It justifies its price; to me, it’s unisex, yet so elegant, sober, classic, timeless, clean and balanced. It isn’t the classic romantic perfume I use so often, but it stands out for being different, far more formal. I even feel it imposes the personality of the wearer. A truly gentleman’s perfume that, in my opinion, cannot be missing from any collection.

At first, I detect faint, white, silent notes; honestly, it smells good on me. It stays clean, with a scent of proper soap, and finishes with a moderately nice trail. On my skin, longevity is a point in its favour. Right up to here, everything is okay. Would I buy it again? No. Why? Because it smells like a good girl, a rich girl, a girl who goes horse-riding on spring Sundays through her father’s fields, impeccably dressed for the occasion with her very long hair blowing in the wind. It’s not that I dislike this ‘flow’; it’s simply that I have very little of that girl in me, and even less of a good one. It’s not for me, but nor is it something to throw away at dawn. It deserves a try. Give it a sniff first… 🙂

Elegance, femininity and versatility in their purest form. A musk that is cleaner than animalic, yet certainly warm and not so soapy on my skin, intermingled with the osmanthus which adds that light, fruity, velvety touch, especially at the start. Initially, it feels quite powdery, but as it dries down it becomes much more amber and slightly sweet. Personally, I prefer it to the EDP, which I find fruitier at the opening but, above all, sharper in the musk and floral notes. In the dry-down, they are very, very similar. Its performance is excellent for an EDT; it lasts all day at work. In short: a clean, neat, all-rounder scent ideal for accompanying you daily. I don’t have it in my collection yet, but I am not ruling it out.

The powdery top note fades after about 20 minutes, giving way to a scent of musk, amber and osmanthus. I have mixed feelings because it smells exactly like my grandmother’s house. It’s lovely, but I don’t wear it as it reminds me of her. That said, it lasts a long time.

The first time a fragrance with osmanthus made such a good impression on me. Soapy, clean, definitely not fresh but neither is it dense; a balanced and perfect aroma for everyday use. It doesn’t seem too casual, nor overly elegant; it’s ideal for those who want to smell clean in their daily routine, at the office.

The benefit of spending a bit more than usual is the feeling of ‘enough is enough, I’ll stop collecting’. Previously, I tested Natura, 4711, or cheap brands on sale… until I decided on this Narciso and the Pure Musc. I spent money, but now I smell refined, delicate, and without being overpowering. I am over the moon with both.

Nothing beats Fleur Musc, but I absolutely adore this one too: elegant, sophisticated, and tender. It lasts incredibly long on my skin, especially on clothes.

It is an elegant perfume, one you expect from a woman with poise. However, in my case, the musk finds me tiring and strong. I don’t enjoy smelling it beyond half an hour. It is too overwhelming, reminiscent of old perfumes, and ultimately, it wasn’t what I expected.

I bought it in 30 ml because, as a devotee, I had to own this legendary scent. But it is not for me: it feels overwhelming and ‘doesn’t suit me’, although if I smell it on someone nearby, I do like it. I use a drop before bed because it lasts well, though I have to use it sparingly. When I finish, I will keep the bottle but won’t repurchase it for myself. I would far prefer ‘Pure Musc’ or ‘Musc Noir’, which I love.

I took a risk and bought it blindly, wary of the negative comments. It was a surprise: its ultra-feminine aroma envelops me and makes me feel beautiful. I am already on my second bottle. I love it for evening events like concerts; people always compliment me and gentlemen ask what I am wearing. I find it refined, elegant, youthful, mysterious, and feminine. It is now part of my collection. Simply a beauty.