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Ingredient profile · Floral

Narcissus

Rich floral, hay-like, green with tobacco and fruit nuances.

Illustrative scent-inspiration study of narcissus

Connects a floral centre with drier hay-like or tobacco-like texture. A floral ingredient can therefore contribute depth without reading as fresh petals alone.

Botanical reference
Narcissus poeticus
Plant part
Flowers
Olfactory family
Floral
Materials & processing
Extraction and purification for absolutes; process depends on grade

Understanding the material

IFF’s cited Narcisse absolute is made from Narcissus poeticus flowers using its stated extraction process. The material is described through a green opening, floral richness and hay or tobacco facets with later fruitiness. The botanical reference and the supplier grade matter; narcissus is a broad everyday plant name and not a complete specification.

A smelling observation

Compare narcissus with jasmine and tonka. Is the warmth floral, hay-like or almond-like? Notice how a dry background changes the flower impression.

Explore the relationships

Continue with Jasmine, Tonka bean, Violet leaf. These connections are comparisons for studying finished fragrances, rather than mixing instructions.

Technical references

Supplier references describe their specific materials. The botanical image is illustrative and does not certify species, provenance, grade or ingredients in a finished perfume.