Narissa Poudree

Olfactory Experience

Narissa Poudree opens with a deceptive floral sweetness, a candied orange peel dusted with powdered sugar more than a true orange blossom. The jasmine presents as an abstract white floral accord, underpinned by a vague, almost soapy rose. The heart leans into a powdery musk, but it's a touch...off. Imagine musk mixed with a faint whiff of play-doh, lacking the creamy depth of the original. As it dries, the coumarin adds a tonka-like warmth, though it trends a little synthetic. The cedar is present, but plays second fiddle to a plasticky vetiver that lingers a bit too long. It diverges noticeably in the drydown, losing the elegant, skin-like quality, and embracing a harsher chemical woodiness.

To Buy or Not to Buy?

Narissa Poudree is best suited for cooler weather, like late fall afternoons, or crisp spring evenings. It aspires to be a sophisticated office scent, but is more appropriate for casual settings where its imperfections won't be scrutinized. If you're seeking quiet elegance, this might be a miss. This is more suited for errand running or a casual brunch than a formal occasion.

Wear time & Sillage

This one lasts a solid six hours on skin, maybe seven on clothing. Projection is moderate – noticeable within arm's reach for the first two hours, then it settles into a skin scent. Tested in an office environment, it didn't offend, but several hours in, the base note became somewhat cloying.