Black narcissus, or narcisse noir, a perfume introduced in 1911 by parfums caron. In this book, she gives a witty overview of the top 100 perfumes that marked the 20th century. Narcisse noir is a sumptuous, dusky orange blossom perfume that is not too sweet. Sep 26, 2015 favorite vintage perfumes and vintage ads for perfume and beauty. May 05, 2015 narcisse noir is to caron what shalimar is to guerlain, or n. I should probably mention that although sabu says that his perfume is black narcissus and not narcisse noir, and perfume intelligence lists a few other obscure black narcissus perfumes by ahmed soliman 1920, the bacorn co. This is a vintage miniature tester bottle of le narcisse noir perfume by caron. From modern creations such as bulgaris jasmin noir and black or tom fords black orchid and even black violet to ormonde jaynes orris noir and yves rochers iris noir, all the way through to vintage gems such as the murky narcisse noir by caron, or the kaleidoscopic or noir.
The originality of the elixir is present in the orange blossom notes combined with notes of narcissus, musk and. Magnifique histoire, troublante, hallucinante, tournee dans des decors fabuleux. Book club discussion questions for scent of triumph for those who are active in book clubs, heres one of the most popular posts from my goodreads blog. The sultry redhaired witch in mikhail bulgakovs the master and margarita enticed women with the promise of guerlain, chanel no 5, mitsouko, narcisse noir, evening gowns, cocktail dresses. By playing with gender conventions, highlighting the ripe smells of the human body, or celebrating queer and louche identities, 20thcentury perfume. May 09, 20 narcisse noir by caron 1912 created by the great perfumer ernest daltroff, founder of caron, narcisse noir is based on the black narcissus, an exotic springblooming flower found in china and persia. Apr 29, 2014 let myperfumesource be your source when it comes to discount narcisse perfume. An intense and mysterious floral trail, created in chiaroscuro in the spirit of narcisse noir. Lizzie ostrom, also known as odette toilette, is the author of the phenomenal book perfume, a century of scents. The destinies of these three very diverse creations were not. Narcisse perfume by chloe discount narcisse perfume for women. This video, for discount narcisse perfume by chloe, is marketed by online video billboards, inc.
The eternal dance narcisse noir by caron the perfumed dandys. Narcisse noir is just too pretty for even genderbending cishet perfume. The best way to describe it would be to compare it to another caron classic, narcisse noir, where the noir is more about the poisonous pull than about any typically dark notes. Adore at les senteurs one of historys great perfumes, created in 1911, this is a. For me, generally, something vulgar tries to be beautiful with its flashiness but fails. It is a perfume of performance not entirely suitable for rehearsals. Own a piece of fragrance history with the choice of narcisse blanc. Black narcissus is a 1947 film by powell and pressburger black narcissus may also refer to. This is the second in my series of vintage perfume posts.
Trademarks and logos belong to respected companies and manufacturers and are used solely to identify products and companies. By playing with gender conventions, highlighting the ripe smells of the human body, or celebrating queer and louche identities, 20thcentury perfume broke free from the assumptions of the prior century, and became a largely. Jun 01, 2005 from the beginning, parfums caron was the house dedicated solely to fragrance, unlike houses like chanel or christian dior that were first and foremost fashion houses. An im chat with lizzie ostrom aka odette toilette on her book perfume a.
In some ways, i long for that blissful eden of perfume ignorance again. It is classified as a floral oriental fragrance for women. It is claimed that in sunset boulevard norma desmond wore narcisse noir. The history of caron perfumes and fragrance fashion era. Im also talking about perfume because it introduced me to one of my favourite authors rumer godden. Narcisse noir parfum is still a very good dark orange blossom fragrance. The scent was launched in 1911 and the fragrance was created by perfumer ernest daltroff. This luxurious fragrance opens with floral top notes of narcissus and african orange flower, before giving way to the scents of rose and jasmine paired with a citrusy hint of orange. We saw this perfume in a mall in the tester section and they didnt have the product. May 09, 20 this is the second in my series of vintage perfume posts. This is brief history of caron paris and some of their popular perfumes is sourced directly from caron public relations department and may be of. This perfume i used to love when i was younger, but now, at age 42, i guess my taste has changed, for me. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
In his notebooks, he wrote of narcisse noir that it was a fragrance of the most striking vulgarity parfum dune vulgarite tapageuse. New listing vintage 60s narcisse noir by caron extrait parfum large 1 oz30 cc sealed bottle. Oct 31, 2005 narcisse noir is not one of the urn fragrances, and so can be purchased without visiting a caron boutique. In the 1950s, on the set of sunset boulevard, gloria swanson pronounces the name of the perfume.
Mar 19, 2014 narcisse noir by caron march 19, 2014 by the scented hound 22 comments what i smell. Each country has its own perfume culture, rituals, routes and history. Black narcissus, a 1939 novel by rumer godden, named after the caron perfume. Narcisse noir by caron is a floral fruity fragrance for women. Narcisse noir by caron 1912 created by the great perfumer ernest daltroff, founder of caron, narcisse noir is based on the black narcissus, an exotic springblooming flower found in china and persia. It turns out that a history of perfume is both wideranging and oddly intimate. Its a name that evokes a world of sumptuousness and distinction, founded on an impressive list of classics ranging from narcisse noir 1911 to. Narcisse noir perfume by caron, released in 1911, narcisse noir is a perfume for women that is both fruity and flowery. This is a list of some of the most widely known commercially available perfumes from the fourteenth century onwards, sortable by year, name, company, perfumer, and the authority for its notability. Narcisse blanc caron perfume a fragrance for women 1923. Narcisse noir by caron 1911 is a creamy, sweet, powdery floral that seems almost as a presage to guerlain lhuere bleue 1912 in style, but with narcissus and neroli leading the charge over incense. According to perfumer guy robert, it was daltroffs first big fragrance. Its immaculate sweetness fuses with brooding, fatally seductive notes that accentuate the richness of voluptuous sandalwood. Created in 1911 by ernest daltroff and immortalised by gloria swanson in the film sunset boulevard, this bold perfume pushes the intrinsic dual personality of orange blossom.
The sultry redhaired witch in mikhail bulgakovs the master and margarita enticed women with the promise of guerlain, chanel no 5, mitsouko, narcisse noir. Ce parfum audacieux cree en 1911 par ernest daltroff et rendu. Oct 24, 2009 im also talking about perfume because it introduced me to one of my favourite authors rumer godden. The destinies of these three very diverse creations were not to be similar. This glass bottle tapers gently with a wider base and a goldtone cap that has an attached inner glass dauber applicator. Introduced in 1923 as a followup to one of the premiere scents by caron, this lush floral composition for women radiates romance. Caron narcisse noir antique perfume bottle with outer round box with two additional bottles. While the perfume houses produced more fragrances than fashion houses, by the 1920s women started to look at perfume the same way they regarded new fashion styles as marylene. Narcisse noir was not ernest daltroffs first fragrance, but it is the earliest of his creations that is still in production today. Nowhere is the power of noir aka black more intense than in the sublime and surreal cosmos of perfumes. It feels elegantly classical and is very much a perfume of its time. Top notes are orange, neroli, orange blossom and petitgrain.
Empty bottle with comparable additions measures 214 inches tall. Let scent and subversion take you for a whiff on the wild side of 20th century perfume. Caron narcisse noir created in 1911 by ernest daltroff is a true child of art deco, an era in art and fashion marked by the fascination with the east. Goddens black narcissus, which was also the inspiration for one of my. Hers is a name i sort of knew for years, but never really paid any attention to until i read somewhere about a near legendry scent narcisse noir, and that it was one of the fewonly perfumes to inspire a book. Revisiting three modern perfume classics how to spend it. I am continuing my 100 fragrances that influenced perfume history. In the same way the gold metal is also the black, as if it was a tattoo of a dagger through a dark rose. Pronounced narseesenwar, the name means black narcissus in french. Narcisse noir 1911 caron perfume a fragrance for women. Mar 27, 2017 the first time i encountered a perfume that beguiled me was in the pages of a book.
Captured with rare realism, the fullbodied and slightly smoky scent of black coffee so beloved by jean jacques creates a captivating contrast with the fresh and delicate perfume of rose, which has inspired the house of caron since the beginning. Buy products related to narcisse perfume products and see what customers say about narcisse perfume products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Created in 1911 by ernest daltroff and immortalised by gloria swanson in the film sunset boulevard, this bold perfume pushes the intrinsic dual personality of orange blossom to the extreme. Created especially for book club members, a list of ten questions is included in the back of scent of triumph. A trio of some of the worlds most beloved perfumes, chanel no. Le narcisse noir caron perfume bottle black flower 1920s. Narcisse noir is by turns a joyous evocation of youth, an erotic dance of courtship and.
Broken image broken links wrong information missing information spam other your name. Narcisse noir by caron i9ii narcisse noir is to caron what shalimar is to guerlain, or n. One of the great perfumes of history the perfume that inspired a novel and a film. Created in 1911 by ernest daltroff and immortalised by gloria swanson in the film sunset boulevard, this bold perfume pushes the intrinsic dual personality of. Ive seen different perfume notes for narcisse noir listed. One of my favorite perfume writers, the perfume historian octavian coifan from fragrances cites chanel no. Narcisse blanc by caron is a floral fragrance for women. Narcissus is blended with aromatic sandalwood, which lends a sensual, lingering aura to a floral bouquet rife with rose and jasmine. Narcisse noir from caron is a fragrance that features invigorating florals.
Caron narcisse noir created by ernest daltroff is a true child of art deco, an era in art and fashion marked. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The history of caron perfumes and fragrance the caron perfume house celebrated a century of fragrance last year and have continued to represent luxury and tradition throughout a competitive history. Narcisse noir by caron 1911 is a creamy, sweet, powdery floral that seems almost as a presage to guerlain lhuere bleue 1912 in style, but with narcissus and neroli leading the charge over incense and light musky animalics instead of a heliotropeled semifougere musk accord like the guerlain. The movie sunset boulevard enshrined this perfume, when gloria swanson pronounced the name in a deep sultry voice, black narcissus, narcisse noir. The first time i encountered a perfume that beguiled me was in the pages of a book. Magnum carons narcisse noir vintage decorative glass perfume. In the 1950s, on the set of sunset boulevard, gloria swanson pronounces the name of the perfume first created in powder form, the perfume. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. Narcisse noir is to caron what shalimar is to guerlain, or n.
The discovery of this great heritage has given birth today to the awareness of perfume s cultural wealth. Narcisse noir parfum, created by ernest daltroff in 1911 to frighten polite women everywhere. The originality of the elixir is present in the orange blossom notes combined with notes of narcissus, musk and subtle sandalwood, resulting in a fresh and sweet fragrance. Dec 26, 2006 narcisse noir parfum, created by ernest daltroff in 1911 to frighten polite women everywhere. Book club discussion questions for scent of triumph.
Released in 1911, this timeless fragrance is designed for refined mature women. Narcisse noir was not ernest daltroffs first fragrance, but it is the earliest of his creations that is. Intoxicating jasmine and powdery, nuanced iris meld with harmonious citrus elements o. Series 1 series 2 series 3 series 4 series 5 series 6 series 7 series 8 series 9 series 10. The houses first famous perfume, narcisse noir 1911, reached hollywood. Narcisse noir was one of the most important fragrances brought forth in 1912, an industrious year in the history of perfumery. Narcisse noir opens with a dark and deep narcissus, like it comes from the depths of a country field that is moistened with a warm undercurrent that runs through it. Narcisse noir 1911 caron perfume a fragrance for women 1911. Jan 01, 20 let scent and subversion take you for a whiff on the wild side of 20th century perfume.
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