Narciso Rodriguez 2018 EDP

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Narciso Rouge

by Sonia Constant , Nathalie Gracia-Cetto , Nadège Le Garlantezec

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Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Rouge is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Sonia Constant, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, and Nadège Le Garlantezec. Narciso Rouge opens with Rose and Iris, settles into a heart of Musk, Orange Blossom, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Narciso Rodriguez's Narciso Rouge carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A plush, powdery iris and rose musk that wraps you in a cloud of creamy elegance. Rouge exudes grown-up femininity, confidence, and subtle sensuality without ever shouting for attention.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Confident
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Narciso Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Best in fall and winter due to its warm, powdery, creamy musk and woody base, which envelop and comfort in cooler air. Works beautifully in spring as well, but can feel a touch heavy or cloying in the heat of summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Perfect for date nights and office wear: sensual but understated, never overwhelming. Its refined powdery musk and elegant florals suit professional and romantic settings but may feel too plush or dressed-up for sporty activities.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Narciso Rouge is a masterclass in modern powdery femininity. It opens with a tactile blend of iris and Bulgarian rose, instantly conjuring visions of vintage lipstick and face powder. A signature Narciso musk heart pulses through the fragrance, soft and fluffy yet unmistakably skin-like. The base is creamy and enveloping, with vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood and cedar lending warmth and gentle sweetness. The result is a sophisticated, plush floral-musk that feels both comfortingly familiar and quietly seductive-never loud, but always memorable. Rouge is the scent of red lipstick and cashmere, elegant yet never aloof.

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