Floral
Green
Unconventional
Vintage/old school
Notesgingerhayleathermusknarcissuspatchoulipeartuberose
Style
unisex
Taiji, the symbol of Yin and Yang, refers here to the light and dark facets of the narcissus flower. This complex floral shimmers between the green of freshly-snapped stems and an animalic honey facet. Narcisse Taiji is a darkly luminous wonder, its narcotic allure underscored with leather and patchouli accents.
Perfumer: Marie Hugentobler
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is for close-range moments where a scent can unfold slowly and leave a textured impression: a composed presence, a little austere at first, then warmer and more intimate as the leather and musks emerge. It suits someone who likes florals with edge rather than prettiness.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, when its green floral opening and leathery base can breathe without becoming heavy. Apply lightly at first; a couple of sprays is enough to let the narcissus, ginger and tuberose project with clarity before the darker base settles close to the skin.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like floral perfumes with structure, contrast and a slightly vintage, unconventional feel. It will appeal to those drawn to narcissus, green florals, leather accents and scents that feel elegant but not polished to perfection.
Release year
2021
The nose
Marie Hugentobler is the nose behind Narcisse Taiji, a perfumer known for shaping compositions around a clear material idea and giving them texture, contrast and restraint. Here she turns narcissus into a study of tension, letting its green, vegetal freshness meet a darker, more animalic trail. Her work on this fragrance reflects a style that values structure and nuance over ornament: a precise opening, a floral heart with depth, and a base that adds shadow without overwhelming the flower. In Narcisse Taiji, that approach gives the scent its unusual balance of brightness, leather and soft spice.
Atelier Materi’s story
Atelier Materi is a French niche house built around the idea of one raw material as the starting point for each fragrance. Its style is craft-led and material-focused, with an emphasis on ethical sourcing, careful composition and a quiet, contemporary sense of luxury.
Narcisse Taiji’s concept
Narcisse Taiji was conceived as a study of opposites, using the Taiji symbol to frame the narcissus as both light and dark, fragile and forceful. The fragrance centres on wild narcissus from the Aubrac mountains in France, then pushes its green floral character into a more sensual register with leather and patchouli.
Extra info
Narcisse Taiji takes its name from Taiji, the yin-yang symbol, and uses that idea to frame the flower’s dual nature. The fragrance is built around narcissus from France’s Aubrac mountains, a rare material that gives the perfume its distinctive green, animalic character.
Notesgingerhayleathermusknarcissuspatchoulipeartuberose
Style
unisex
Taiji, the symbol of Yin and Yang, refers here to the light and dark facets of the narcissus flower. This complex floral shimmers between the green of freshly-snapped stems and an animalic honey facet. Narcisse Taiji is a darkly luminous wonder, its narcotic allure underscored with leather and patchouli accents.
Perfumer: Marie Hugentobler
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is for close-range moments where a scent can unfold slowly and leave a textured impression: a composed presence, a little austere at first, then warmer and more intimate as the leather and musks emerge. It suits someone who likes florals with edge rather than prettiness.
How to wear
Best in mild to cool weather, when its green floral opening and leathery base can breathe without becoming heavy. Apply lightly at first; a couple of sprays is enough to let the narcissus, ginger and tuberose project with clarity before the darker base settles close to the skin.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like floral perfumes with structure, contrast and a slightly vintage, unconventional feel. It will appeal to those drawn to narcissus, green florals, leather accents and scents that feel elegant but not polished to perfection.
Release year
2021
The nose
Marie Hugentobler is the nose behind Narcisse Taiji, a perfumer known for shaping compositions around a clear material idea and giving them texture, contrast and restraint. Here she turns narcissus into a study of tension, letting its green, vegetal freshness meet a darker, more animalic trail. Her work on this fragrance reflects a style that values structure and nuance over ornament: a precise opening, a floral heart with depth, and a base that adds shadow without overwhelming the flower. In Narcisse Taiji, that approach gives the scent its unusual balance of brightness, leather and soft spice.
Atelier Materi’s story
Atelier Materi is a French niche house built around the idea of one raw material as the starting point for each fragrance. Its style is craft-led and material-focused, with an emphasis on ethical sourcing, careful composition and a quiet, contemporary sense of luxury.
Narcisse Taiji’s concept
Narcisse Taiji was conceived as a study of opposites, using the Taiji symbol to frame the narcissus as both light and dark, fragile and forceful. The fragrance centres on wild narcissus from the Aubrac mountains in France, then pushes its green floral character into a more sensual register with leather and patchouli.
Extra info
Narcisse Taiji takes its name from Taiji, the yin-yang symbol, and uses that idea to frame the flower’s dual nature. The fragrance is built around narcissus from France’s Aubrac mountains, a rare material that gives the perfume its distinctive green, animalic character.