Let’s return to the botanical beauty of Pierre-Joseph Redouté’s illustrated masterpiece, brought to life by Taschen. Today, we explore the poetic and paradoxical nature of the narcissus flower.
Its name comes from the Greek νάρκισσος (narkissos), which may derive from ναρκάω (narkao), meaning “to grow numb,” in reference to its narcotic properties. In mythology, Narcissus was a man so captivated by his own reflection that he wasted away, eventually transformed into the flower that now bears his name: head bowed toward the water, as if forever caught in contemplation.
In perfumery, narcissus brings a textured green floral note, both luminous and introspective. Discover our selection of narcissus-driven fragrances, including Why Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton, Dead Air by Oddity, Olene by Diptyque, and L’Échappée Sauvage by Voyages Imaginaires.
