Fleur Narcotique
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2021 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
La Fleur Bouquet
Fleur Narcotique (Ex Nihilo) and La Fleur Bouquet (Afnan) both deliver a fresh, fruity-floral experience, but diverge in price and intensity. Fleur Narcotique, a luxury fragrance, can be polarizing with its strong, sometimes synthetic, clean vibe. La Fleur Bouquet, a more affordable option, offers a sweeter, gentler take on the same theme. The key difference lies in the overall composition; Fleur Narcotique is sharper and potentially overwhelming, while La Fleur Bouquet is softer and more crowd-pleasing. If you are on a budget, La Fleur Bouquet is the easy choice.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a stronger, more unique floral scent.
- You want a fragrance with luxury appeal.
- You enjoy a clean, almost soapy freshness.
- Price is not a concern for you.
- You prefer a sweeter, more feminine floral.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You want a safer, more crowd-pleasing scent.
- You prefer a less intense fragrance.
Ex Nihilo's Fleur Narcotique is a divisive one. It's either a beautiful, fresh-fruity floral masterpiece that pulls compliments, or a screechy, synthetic fabric softener that's aggressively 'clean'. Sample before committing to the hefty price tag.
Afnan's La Fleur Bouquet is a pretty, sweet-fruity floral, perfect for everyday wear. While the community diverges on its dupe status for Fleur Narcotique, it's a solid, affordable option that's generally well-loved for its charming femininity, though some find it a bit too generic or cloying.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 11% |
| Floral | 33% | 39% |
| Fruity | 20% | 15% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 21% | 30% |
| Warm | 0% | 1% |
| Woody | 10% | 5% |
| Earthy | 10% | 1% |
| Animalic | 12% | 10% |
| Fresh | 17% | 11% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and floral profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, with many reviewers calling it an 'office-appropriate' and 'easy reach' scent. While some find its longevity good for a night out, its relatively softer sillage and linear nature reduce its scoring for formal events and date nights.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and 'office friendly' reputation from reviews, combined with a fresh and clean floral profile, make it highly suitable for daily and casual wear. The noticeable sweetness and powdery dry-down reduce its formality appeal, and it lacks the invigorating freshness for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, White Floral, Fruity accords and Woody, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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