91%
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Narcisse Eau de Parfum bottle Narcisse
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1992 Year 1993
££ Price Tier £
Charlie Red Eau de Parfum bottle Charlie Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Narcisse Eau de Parfum
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.
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Our Verdict - Charlie Red Eau de Parfum
Charlie Red is a quintessential 90s powerhouse floral that divides opinion. It's either an expensive-smelling, timeless classic or a screechy, dated air freshener. Love it or hate it, its strong performance and nostalgic charm are undeniable.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 32% 44%
Fruity 15% 14%
Green 8% 4%
Sweet 29% 32%
Warm 11% 7%
Woody 12% 11%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 7% 12%
Fresh 7% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Narcisse EdP
Charlie Red EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 18% vs 17%
Orange Blossom 14% vs 16%
Violet 12% vs 14%
Only in Narcisse Eau de Parfum
Apricot 20% Marigold 19% Pineapple 15%
Only in Charlie Red Eau de Parfum
Gardenia 24% Plum 15% Blackcurrant 13%
Shared Notes
Carnation 18% vs 17%
Rose 13% vs 10%
Jasmine 13% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 20% vs 19%
Musk 17% vs 20%
Cedar 16% vs 15%
Only in Narcisse Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 23% Tolu Balsam 22%
Only in Charlie Red Eau de Parfum
Honey 25% Amber 19%

Accords

Narcisse Eau de Parfum Charlie Red Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
58%
93%
White Floral
100%
97%
Powdery
52%
96%
Warm Spicy
47%
92%
Fruity
50%
85%
Floral
65%
76%
Aromatic
73%
Balsamic
63%
Woody
52%
Tuberose
52%
Animalic
49%
Honey
47%
Sweet shared
100%
58%
White Floral shared
93%
100%
Powdery shared
97%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
96%
47%
Fruity shared
92%
50%
Floral shared
85%
65%
76%
73%
Woody shared
63%
52%
52%
49%
47%

Performance

Narcisse Eau de Parfum Charlie Red Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Narcisse Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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'.

Charlie Red Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, but perfect for casual wear, especially for a bit of 90s nostalgia or making a statement. While some find it too 'loud' for formal events, its classic floral profile could work for certain occasions, and it's certainly not a sport scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
92%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Floral, Sweet accords and Rose, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Narcisse Eau de Parfum
Charlie Red Eau de Parfum
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