Perceive
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2000 | Year | 1992 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Narcisse
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Perceive is an absolute marmite fragrance; people either adore its unique, peppery floral character or find it utterly unbearable. There's no middle ground here, so definitely one to test before buying because it's a wild card on skin chemistry.
Divisive, loud, and utterly 90s, Chloe Narcisse is a love-it-or-hate-it explosion of sweet, spicy florals. A true discontinued masterpiece for some, a cloying headache for others.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 32% | 32% |
| Fruity | 15% | 15% |
| Green | 5% | 8% |
| Sweet | 20% | 29% |
| Warm | 18% | 11% |
| Woody | 14% | 12% |
| Earthy | 3% | 4% |
| Animalic | 10% | 7% |
| Fresh | 14% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and versatile character, described by many as clean and inoffensive, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The polarizing peppery note, however, might be too much for formal events or close-quarters sports activities.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage mean Narcisse is not suited for most offices, though a light hand might make it work. The rich, sweet floral-spicy profile makes it fantastic for dates and formal events, and it's celebrated by reviewers as a scent for 'real things that people do with one another'.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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