Narcosis by The Virtue
Men Women 2021
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Description
Narcosis: The Virtue’s Oriental Floral with a Powdery Core Created by perfumer Brooke Lean, Narcosis is a unisex floral oriental fragrance from The Virtue, launched in 2021. It opens with Sichuan pepper, peony and rose. A powdery heart of geranium, saffron and musk sits at the centre, underpinned by a base of patchouli, ambergris and clove. The result is a…
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Key notes
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Top
Sichuan Pepper
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Heart
talc notes
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Base
patchouli
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About Narcosis
Narcosis: The Virtue’s Oriental Floral with a Powdery Core
Created by perfumer Brooke Lean, Narcosis is a unisex floral oriental fragrance from The Virtue, launched in 2021. It opens with Sichuan pepper, peony and rose.
A powdery heart of geranium, saffron and musk sits at the centre, underpinned by a base of patchouli, ambergris and clove. The result is a warm, complex composition with equal measures of freshness and depth.
The opening is immediately lively: Sichuan pepper adds a subtle heat, while peony and rose keep things softly floral. It is a contrast that runs through the entire formula, making Narcosis feel polished from first application to the drydown.
The heart is where the powder comes into play. Geranium and saffron give an aromatic, slightly spicy lift, while the powdery notes and musk calm things down with a smooth, skin-hugging texture. This phase feels intimate and refined.
Later, patchouli takes centre stage. The clove and ambergris add a gentle spiciness and a saline warmth, creating a deep, lingering trail. The overall character is very much floral oriental, but with enough fresh, herbal touches to keep it modern.
The Virtue lists its key accords as warm spicy, rose, fresh spicy, powdery, floral, patchouli, musky, amber, herbal and fresh. Narcosis has received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from two reviews to date, a promising sign for such a recent release.
Brooke Lean has crafted a scent that feels equally at home on men and women. It draws you in with layers that unfold gently over time.
This one is for lovers of unisex orientals who appreciate a powdery, floral elegance with a spicy backbone. If you like patchouli and amber bases but prefer a fresh, wearable opening, Narcosis is likely to appeal.
Narcosis is a well-balanced floral oriental that manages to be both striking and wearable. The Virtue has delivered a confident, distinctive composition worth trying on the skin.
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