Our take
What does Fleur Narcotique smell like?
Quentin Bisch composed Fleur Narcotique in 2014 for Ex Nihilo, a young Paris house where he would become one of the key names. Despite the title, nothing about it is heavy. Bright bergamot opens alongside juicy lychee and velvety peach, a very luminous fruit trio. The peony at its heart comes from a captive molecule called Petalia. It conjures damp, rosy and almost watery petals. Orange blossom and jasmine then add a sunnier side without ever turning heady. The base is surprisingly fresh. Clean musk, sheer woods and a discreet moss give it a slightly chypre finish, and that moss is what keeps it from sliding into generic fruity floral territory. The later Extrait version uses a different set of notes.
When to wear it
Spring and summer, at the office or a long outdoor lunch; two or three sprays. Works for anyone who likes bright florals, men included.
It belongs to the Floral family. Fleur Narcotique is one of 1 creations by Ex Nihilo in our encyclopedia.
