Gorgeous

Gorgeous opens on a fruity-floral shimmer of peach, apricot and orange blossom with a powdery violet lift, the budget echo of Chloe's discontinued Narcisse. The heart blooms into a rich, slightly spicy bouquet - gardenia, carnation, jasmine, rose and the signature narcissus - that complex, daffodil-led floral character the original built its cult following on. A warm base of vanilla, sandalwood, cedar and musk grounds it with a soft tolu sweetness. Where the vintage Narcisse could be famously intense, with sillage and longevity that lingered for hours, this version reads more restrained and flatter, the florals simplified and the spicy edge softened, projecting closer to the skin. It is a romantic, full-flowered scent that captures the nostalgic glamour of Narcisse - lovely for evenings and dates across spring and the cooler months - without the hunt for a discontinued bottle, even if the original's hypnotic depth is only suggested.