Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Extrait de Parfum was released in 2022. Created by Quentin Bisch, it is a stronger version of the original. Notes of litchi, osmanthus, bergamot, peony, orange blossom, freesia, jasmine, musk, sandalwood and moss. Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Extrait de Parfum is an extrait.
Fragrantica - "It opens with a beautifully balanced lychee—never too sweet or punchy—then transitions into a fresh, watery peony layered with soft white florals that add both dimension and character. As it dries down, smooth sandalwood and musk ground the composition, giving it an elegant and addicting finish. It really shines the most in the spring air leaving a gorgeous scent trail, with great projection and no shortage of compliments. The only issue is it’s possible people think the scent originates from the blooming flowers outdoors, albeit in strong supply! While it leans feminine, it’s still easily wearable by a confident guy with no revelations about wearing what is considerably a refined floral scent. For me, it’s quickly becoming a signature."
Fragrantica - "This is linear, but good from start to end (which is whenever you decide to shower). I have the original as well and I really can’t tell much of a difference in the scent behind longevity, and that this one may have a bit more musk; not in a dusty way but just a little less bright & fruity of an impression. While peach is always the note I get from first spray, I forget how this is ultimately a floral scent because of how fresh it is, I tend to avoid jasmine because I don’t like the antique heavy white florals and I will say Quentin Bisch is amazing with how young and modern his florals feel."
Fragrantica - "This fragrance is like an expensive, tailored white dress on a very sophisticated woman, lingering it's thick freshness on her flawless skin. Pure class"
Fragrantica - "If you've ever been in New Orleans when all the tea olives bloom you'll be well on your way to understanding the impact of this fragrance. True to its name, it tells the story of a "narcotic flower," but the scent is never overpowering or demanding, at least not like so many other white flower perfumes can be. The rich and creamy scent of blooming tea olive is famously addictive/narcotic, but it is also ghostly with a now-you-smell-them-now-you-don't effect, the olfactory version of seeing a willow-the-wisp. This creates an irresistible sense of longing. Visitors to New Orleans unfamiliar with this effect often have a difficult time pinpointing the actual source of the tea olive fragrance because, unlike the highly concentrated and localized scent of gardenia, the very tiny osmanthus blossoms seem to cast their fragrance quite far away into the air around them. When the tea olive blooms there is a veritable pas de deux between scent and convection. The performance of the "Fleur Narcotique" extrait captures this effect perfectly. And while Fragrantica is listing osmanthus as a "top note," I smell its presence throughout the entire development, surviving well into the the dry down and base notes."
